Community Engagement Developer; Arabic & English Speakers

Community Engagement Developer (Arabic & English Speakers)

ne'ma Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

The Community Engagement Developer will support ne’ma’s Community Engagement Manager in the design, planning, and execution of the national community engagement program. This full-time role ensures the smooth delivery of impactful events and activations that promote mindful consumption and reduce food loss and waste (FLW).

As a key community-facing team member, the Developer will help translate strategic direction into on-ground implementation, assist in building meaningful public engagement, co-develop activation content, and ensure all touchpoints reflect ne’ma’s messaging, values, and zero-waste principles. The role requires a proactive and resourceful professional with experience in grassroots mobilization, stakeholder coordination, and event execution.

• Work closely with the Community Engagement Manager to co-design and deliver ne’ma’s national community engagement program.
• Support the development of activation toolkits, content outlines, and engagement materials tailored to various communities.
• Manage logistics, venue arrangements, vendor coordination, and on-ground delivery, including staffing, materials, and interactive components.
• Serve as the main point of contact with the event management agency for coordination, logistics, and execution.
• Ensure consistent implementation of ne’ma branding, messaging, and sustainability practices, including zero waste guidelines.
• Serve as liaison between Emirates Foundation, partner entities, schools, suppliers, and local community groups.
• Track and elevate risks, delays, or resourcing gaps, and propose practical solutions.
• Manage and regularly update the partner and stakeholder database, ensuring accurate documentation and relationship tracking.
• Support development of impact reports, debriefs, and community feedback summaries.
• Maintain flexibility to travel across the Emirates to ensure successful execution of community activations.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in event management, community engagement, or public activation within the UAE.
• Proven ability to independently manage public-facing events and coordinate multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Experience working with government entities, NGOs, or national initiatives.
• Bilingual in Arabic and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Knowledge of sustainable event practices and public awareness campaigns preferred.

• Event Planning & Logistics – End-to-end event management including venue coordination, vendor relations, and logistics.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Effective relationship management with external partners, community groups, and government entities.
• Database Management – Ability to maintain and leverage stakeholder databases for communication, reporting, and relationship building.
• Sustainability Knowledge – Familiarity with zero waste principles and integration into event practices.
• Communication – Clear and professional communication in both Arabic and English.
• Problem Solving – Quick thinker able to troubleshoot real-time challenges.
• Mobility & Flexibility – Willingness to travel across the Emirates for site visits and activations.
• Team Collaboration – Works well under supervision while contributing proactively to team efforts.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Public Relations, Education, and Business Development