International Regional Development Manager

Overview

Location: UAE (Hybrid)

Reports to: Senior International Regional Board Manager

Salary: AED13,000 (monthly)

Closing Date: 11th July 2025

Become a vital part of our mission to strengthen the management and leadership community in the UAE as a Regional Development Manager. You'll collaborate with volunteer regional boards, providing crucial support and driving initiatives that align with CMI's vision.

This full-time role offers flexibility, including occasional evening and weekend work for virtual and in-person events, and involves travel across the MENA and occasionally APAC regions. As the region grows, your role will expand, focusing on Regional Board support, Partner Engagement, and contributing to CMI’s international footprint.

Job Role

• Support the establishment and operation of the Middle East Regional Board, including submitting UAE registration/licensing applications.
• Manage executive functions of the Board, ensuring smooth operations and regulatory compliance.
• Implement CMI and Regional Board-approved policies, strategic plans, and programs.
• Liaise with government authorities, providing timely documentation and reports.
• Foster strong relationships with all volunteer-led regional boards, including the Middle East and wider international network.
• Support induction and onboarding of new regional board volunteers.
• Lead efforts to establish trade association partnerships for brand awareness.
• Support regional membership growth through recruitment and retention strategies.
• Collaborate with the central events team to plan and deliver high-quality regional events, workshops, and conferences.
• Act as a regional ambassador for CMI, promoting professional management and leadership.

About you:

We are an inclusive employer and welcome all diverse backgrounds, where individuality is celebrated, creating both a forward-thinking team and a supportive space for everyone in the CMI team. We actively invite applications from diverse cultures and experiences.

• Arabic Speaking;
• We are looking for someone who can enhance our culture and align with our core values. We want someone who is ‘Passionate’ in making a positive difference to the skills of managers and leaders, ‘Practical’; with the ability to make quick and smart decisions, ‘Progressive’ about creating a better future and maintaining a ‘Professional’ code of conduct, through being accountable and ethical in everything that we do;
• Proven experience in regional development, volunteer management, or community engagement;
• Demonstrable experience in the planning, coordination and delivery of both in-person and digital events;
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and efficiently manage resources;
• Strong organisational and analytical abilities;
• Initiative, adaptability, and the ability to work independently;
• Willingness to travel within the MENA region as needed (and occasionally APAC);

Why CMI:

Are you looking to join a dynamic and ambitious organisation? At CMI, new leadership and management strategies are at the forefront of what we do. We know the importance of fresh ideas and encourage new perspectives. We are a not-for-profit, Sunday Times Best Company To Work for 2024, with a Platinum Accreditation with Investors in People. We offer an engaging, flexible, and collaborative culture with a wealth of opportunities for professional development.

It doesn’t stop there. We believe we are only as good as the people that work at CMI and in turn, offer a competitive benefits package for all employees:

• Flexible working - We are not a traditional 9 to 5, we are flexible with what hours you work and when you work.
• Annual leave days increase with length of service, and the opportunity to buy and sell holiday time
• Wellbeing and mental health - in-house mental health first-aid trainers
• Inclusion at our core - Our colleague-led Inclusion Hubs for Ethnicity, Menopause, Age, Disability and SocioEconomic are open for anyone to join
• CMI membership - take advantage of our amazing courses and become a Chartered Manager. Plus, CMI will pay your professional membership to one additional organisation of choice
• Rewards and Recognition scheme - cash prizes awarded to colleagues throughout the year

This role is based in the UAE. We are currently in the process of finalising our company registration and visa sponsorship of our legal entity in the UAE, including obtaining employment visa sponsorship approvals.

We welcome applications in advance of these arrangements being completed and will keep all shortlisted candidates updated on the entity setup and visa timelines. Any offer of employment will be subject to the relevant legal and immigration approvals being in place

About us:

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) sets the Professional Standard in Management and Leadership. We have worked with businesses and education providers to inspire people to unleash their potential through qualifications, apprenticeships and training to become skilled, confident and successful managers and leaders, resulting in Chartered Manager status - the ultimate management accolade, which is proven to boost individuals’ career prospects, management capability and impact in the workplace.

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised should we receive a high number of suitable applicants.