Sr. Specialist International Relations

ABOUT EDGE

At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.

Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.

Together, we are shaping the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Delivers end-to-end protocol and logistics for international delegations, executive visits, diplomatic engagements and official events involving EDGE leadership. The Specialist ensures every engagement runs seamlessly and meets diplomatic, cultural, security and governance standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities

1. Visits and delegations

• Coordinate inbound and outbound international delegations, executive visits and diplomatic engagements involving EDGE leadership and strategic stakeholders.
• Build and manage detailed itineraries, run-of-show documents and contact sheets for each engagement.

2. Protocol and logistics

• Manage hospitality, transportation, accommodation, security coordination and VIP handling.
• Arrange airport facilitation, gifting, seating plans, flag and precedence arrangements, and translation or interpretation as needed.
• Manage vendors and budgets for protocol services.

3. Liaison and approvals

• Liaise with government entities, embassies, regulatory authorities and institutional partners to secure approvals, permits and access.
• Coordinate with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, security agencies and venue owners on official engagements.

4. Standards and governance

• Ensure adherence to diplomatic protocol standards, cultural considerations, security requirements and organizational governance across all official engagements.
• Maintain protocol guidelines, precedence lists and templates, and brief EDGE staff and entities on them.
• Support EDGE’s presence at major exhibitions and events, such as IDEX and NAVDEX.

5. Post-engagement

• Capture lessons learned and feedback after each engagement and update procedures accordingly.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Hospitality Management, Public Administration or a related field.
• Experience in protocol, VIP or government relations, ideally with a government entity, embassy, ministry or major corporate.
• Experience handling head-of-state, ministerial or C-suite visits is strongly preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• In-depth knowledge of UAE and international diplomatic protocol and etiquette.
• Excellent written and spoken Arabic and English.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and calm under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and liaison skills with senior officials.
• Discretion and sound judgement with sensitive and security-related information.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends and at short notice

WHY CHOOSE EDGE

Launched in November 2019, the UAE's EDGE is one of the world's leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to position the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly skilled talent to thrive.

At EDGE, the real investment goes beyond compensation. Through our dedicated learning academy and digital learning platforms, employees have access to extensive opportunities to develop new skills, deepen their expertise, and advance their careers. Combined with the freedom to innovate, strong career support, and the opportunity to collaborate with world-class talent from across the globe, EDGE is a place where you can continue to grow, keep learning, and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful outcomes.

Working at EDGE also comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependents, and education allowances for your children.

CANDIDATE PRIVACY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to EDGE.

Any information you share as part of your EDGE candidate profile or job application will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

EDGE is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workforce. We believe every individual deserves to be treated with fairness, respect and dignity, and our employment decisions reflect that. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

As a global organisation, effective collaboration across international teams is central to how we work, so English proficiency is required for all roles unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

Please note that EDGE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes in the absence of a formally executed agreement in place will be deemed the property of EDGE, and no placement fees or compensation will be payable in respect of such submissions.