Institutional Relations Senior Manager (Middle East & SEA)

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Institutional Relationships & Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for advancing the company’s strategic interests by building and maintaining strong relationships with government bodies, regulatory institutions, public agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Your work will be key in supporting Fever’s access to public spaces, public funding, and public-sector business opportunities. Acting as both an internal advisor and external representative, you will help shape Fever’s institutional voice, identify relevant opportunities, and position the company as a trusted partner in cultural, tourism, and innovation ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute institutional engagement strategies that support Fever’s business goals across public access, subsidies, and procurement.
• Represent Fever before government authorities, public institutions, and relevant associations to ensure visibility, credibility, and alignment with public priorities.
• Foster strategic partnerships with municipalities, ministries, cultural institutions, and public-sector entities to unlock access to public spaces and funding mechanisms.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and policy developments that may impact the company’s operations, and advise internal stakeholders accordingly.
• Build and maintain a strong institutional network at the local, regional, and national levels.
• Support the leadership team by organizing and preparing for meetings with institutional stakeholders; act as spokesperson when required or coach others to do so.
• Maintain ongoing communication with internal departments to understand their institutional needs and support them in aligning with external partners.
• Ensure Fever is actively represented in key forums, public consultations, or sector-specific roundtables.
• Identify and propose opportunities for public-private collaboration, co-branded initiatives, or strategic alliances with public impact.
• Create briefings, policy position papers, and institutional decks tailored to each stakeholder group.

ABOUT YOU

• 5+ years of experience in public affairs, institutional relations, government relations, business development or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust-based relationships with public sector stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of institutional and regulatory environments (local, regional, national).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
• Strategic mindset and ability to connect institutional influence with business opportunities.
• High autonomy and diplomatic skills.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and aligning diverse internal and external agendas.
• Fluency in English and local language(s).

Nice to have:

• Previous experience in sectors such as culture, tourism, events, tech, or innovation.
• Experience working with public grants, cultural funding programs, or EU-level institutions.
• Background in legal, political science, public policy, or international relations.
• Familiarity with public procurement processes or licensing protocols.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Attractive compensation package
• Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader
• 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences
• Work in a location in the heart of Dubai, with possible travel across our markets
• Home office friendly
• Responsibility from day one, and professional and personal growth
• Great work environment with a young, international team of talented people to work with!
• Health insurance 
• English/Spanish classes
• We have free snacks, drinks, and fruit at the office