Dispute Resolution Service Specialist

United Arab Emirates

Dubai

RICS brings together a global community of professionals who influence how people experience the world - from the spaces we live in to the infrastructure we depend on. Our members shape sustainable and resilient places through trusted standards and expert insight.

Our Dispute Resolution Service helps organisations resolve conflicts through independent, professional and standards-led approaches. By combining international standards with regional expertise, we support fair outcomes across the built and natural environment.

If you want your work to contribute to trusted professional practice across growing international markets, RICS is an organisation where your impact will be visible and meaningful.

As Specialist within the Dispute Resolution Service, you’ll support the growth and delivery of our services across the Gulf Cooperation Council and wider Middle East and Africa region. This is a varied role combining market insight, stakeholder engagement, operational coordination and regional representation.

You’ll work closely with the Head of International Development to strengthen RICS’ presence within the regional alternative dispute resolution landscape and help organisations access professional, standards-driven services.

You will:

Research the regional dispute resolution landscape, identifying trends, risks and growth opportunities

Analyse sectors including government, developers, corporates and institutions to identify key accounts

Build relationships with courts, government entities, law firms, consultancies, academic bodies and industry partners

Support outreach activity promoting services, training and professional standards

Prepare presentations, proposals and regional communications materials

Represent RICS at conferences, seminars and networking events across the region

Coordinate training courses, briefings and professional events, managing logistics and participant experience

Maintain stakeholder records, documentation and reporting systems

Support contracts, invoicing and operational administration for programmes

This role is based in Dubai and includes occasional travel across the GCC and wider MEA region.

You enjoy working across cultures and markets, building professional relationships and helping services grow. You’re organised, confident communicating with stakeholders and comfortable balancing delivery with outward-facing engagement.

You will bring:

Experience in a professional services, legal, dispute resolution, training or built-environment related organisation

Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills

Clear written, verbal and presentation communication skills

Arabic language skills would be preferred.

Confidence working independently and representing a professional organisation externally

Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and events

Strong organisational and administrative capability

Experience coordinating training or professional events

Knowledge of mediation, arbitration or adjudication processes

Regional travel across the Middle East and Africa may be required

Occasional evening or weekend work may be needed for events

RICS offers a competitive salary and a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and financial security. These include:

Medical insurance for employees

30 days annual leave per year, with limited carry-over of up to 40 hours to be used by the end of April

UAE and GCC nationals enrolled in the Federal Pension scheme in line with local regulations

End of Service Gratuity for non-nationals in accordance with UAE Labour Law

Life insurance cover

Equal Opportunity Employer

RICS is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and are happy to support adjustments during the recruitment process where needed.

This role is based in Dubai, UAE. We will provide employment visa sponsorship; however, applicants should already be residing in the UAE.

How to Apply

Click the Apply button to submit your CV along with a short statement explaining why this role is a strong match for your skills and experience.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable number of applications be received.