Join the UAE Regional Advisory Board

The RICS UAE Regional Advisory Board, is looking for new Members. Applications are invited from all RICS qualified professionals who work/reside in the UAE.  

The Role

The role of the RICS UAE Regional Advisory Board is to assist in the implementation of local activity plan(s) which form part of the RICS Middle East & Africa World Regional Business Plan.  We are looking for active volunteers with a solid can-do attitude and motivated to invest time and effort to assist in the development of the RICS strategy in the market and its implementation. The Board will contribute to the promotion of growth in market recognition of RICS standards, provide market insight and intelligence to inform overall strategy, enhance the recognition and profile of RICS throughout the UAE, as well as promote local member engagement within the region.

Time commitment

The board meets quarterly in a central location in the region. Quarterly meetings are face to face and there may be ad hoc sprint virtual meetings required to support the delivery of the Market Plan for the region. Since the board is very active, a commitment of at least eight (8) hours per month (excluding travel and event attendance) is expected from members in order to perform their duties. Attendance and contribution to events is also expected.

Non-executive members drawn from the RICS membership are not remunerated at present. All non-executive members will be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of his/her duties in accordance with the RICS Expenses Policy.

How to apply

If you want to add value and help promote your profession, please complete the attached application form and return it, along with a copy of your CV to Laura Waind: lwaind2@rics.org

Closing date for applications:  3^rd December 2024

We pursue the appointments process according to equal opportunities principles.

RICS is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, and we particularly welcome applications from groups which are currently under-represented.