Senior Associate International Relations

About the role

EDGE, an advanced technology group focused on defence and emerging technologies, is hiring a Senior Associate International Relations in Abu Dhabi. The role supports the delivery of EDGE's international engagement strategy by providing research, analysis, coordination and documentation across the department's regional desks, keeping engagements, agreements and follow-ups moving and ensuring leadership receives accurate, timely briefing material.

Key responsibilities

• Research and analysis: monitor geopolitical, diplomatic and regional developments and prepare briefs on their likely impact on EDGE; prepare country profiles, stakeholder maps and background notes for meetings, visits and delegations; research cross-border partnership opportunities
• Engagement support: prepare briefing packs, talking points, presentations and meeting minutes for executive meetings and official visits; track action points and follow up with internal owners and external counterparts until closure; support communication with embassies, ministries and international partners under the Manager's direction
• Agreements and frameworks: support drafting and review of MoUs, cooperation frameworks and partnership agreements with Legal and the relevant clusters; maintain the department's register of international agreements, their status and renewal dates
• Coordination and reporting: maintain stakeholder and engagement databases and the tracker of leadership instructions; prepare periodic activity reports, dashboards and KPI updates; coordinate with Protocol, Government Affairs and EDGE entities on approvals, permits and logistics for international engagements; support participation in international exhibitions and defence events

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Economics or a related field
• Experience or training in international relations, diplomacy, government affairs, strategy or consulting
• Exposure to government, defence, aerospace or advanced technology sectors is an advantage
• English proficiency is required for all roles

What we offer

• Highly competitive, tax-free salaries
• Benefits that may include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents and education allowances for your children
• A learning academy and digital learning platforms, strong career support and the chance to collaborate with talent from around the world