Vice President – Emiratization

JOB PURPOSE

• Custodian for Emiratization strategies' organic and nonorganic growth across the board
• Manage the implementation of Emiratization programs such as Nafis program through entities
• Review bottlenecks, develop mitigation plans, and recommend solutions to meet the Emiratization Targets
• The role is only for UAE National

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the implementation of the Nafis program and monitor entities progress against the set annual intake strategy
• Raise periodic reporting on Entities’ performance against the set plans
• Recommend initiatives around organic and non-organic growth of Emiratization strategies across the board
• Feed the talent Acquisition vertical with the Emiratization strategies, red flags, improvement areas
• Work and collaborate with government stakeholders and bridge the gap to ensure an effective Emiratization program
• Plan and build mitigation strategies, review bottlenecks, and recommend solutions to achieve the Emiratization objectives within the company
• Understand the Emiratization legalities and make strategies accordingly within the organization

RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Min of 10+ years of experience in a Human Resources / Emiratization programs position within a leading regional organization in the Emiratization department.

YOE IN MANAGERIAL POSITION

Min of 2+ years

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in the HR division of a company with 800+ employees
• Experience in sourcing and recruiting candidates across all organizational levels
• Experience in management of Emiratization programs

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Existing relationships with critical third-party HR and recruiting firms
• In depth knowledge of human resource management best practices
• Excellent interviewing skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written) to effectively engage across the different layers of the organization
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent is required
• HR-related certificates (e.g., PHR, SPHR, etc.)