Institutional Relations & Communications Manager

About the Organization

Italiacamp is an impact-driven organization that supports economic and social development by building partnerships with public and private stakeholders. Its work spans business growth, promotion of Made in Italy excellence, education and professional training, and sustainability consulting. Headquartered in Rome and Milan, the organization also operates internationally through Italiacamp EMEA FZCO in Dubai, which manages the Dubai Hub for Made in Italy.

Role Overview

As the Institutional Relations & Communications Manager, you will help strengthen the organization’s credibility, visibility, and institutional standing in the UAE. Reporting to the General Manager of Italiacamp EMEA FZCO, you will support strategic relationship-building, communication alignment, and the organization’s presence across key stakeholder networks.

Key Responsibilities

Your work will focus on aligning institutional engagement, communication planning, and digital presence so that the organization presents a consistent and professional image in the UAE.

• Build and manage relationships with public institutions, embassies, trade groups, universities, and other local or international organizations.
• Implement the organization’s digital communication direction across social media channels, online platforms, and professional networks.
• Work with external agencies and service providers handling content, digital PR, and social campaigns to ensure their output reflects the organization’s voice and goals.
• Review and supervise digital materials such as articles, social posts, and newsletters to ensure they are accurate, high quality, and suitable for an international audience.
• Track communication performance and digital trends using relevant KPIs, and identify ways to improve visibility and institutional reputation.

Candidate Profile

The role calls for someone with a strong background in public relations or institutional engagement, ideally gained in international environments. You should be able to build long-term relationships with both public and private stakeholders, understand UAE business culture and regulations, and communicate effectively across diverse audiences. The position also requires confidence in public speaking, strong time management, creative messaging skills, and the ability to solve problems efficiently while collaborating with people from different backgrounds.

Additional Information

This is an employee contract position based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The planned start date is from September 2026. Italiacamp is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on age, ethnicity, beliefs, or other protected characteristics, in line with Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relationships.