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Job description / Role
Are you an Emirati National who wishes to work for a UAE Government entity delivering a strategy for the production and implementation of all development and corporate performance functions and related activities, including Quality & Excellence, Corporate Performance and Organizational Development?
Our client are a major government organization in Dubai. Due to an ongoing expansion, they are looking to hire a Director of Development and Corporate Performance to provide the necessary vision and strategic direction to achieve company goals and objectives throughout the planned rapid growth.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of Development and Corporate Performance will hold a number of key accountabilities including:
- Managing and developing the performance measurement system through all of the operational and administrative levels in the organization
- Developing and providing a comprehensive organization development plan along with objectives and KPIs for all activities
- Directing the production of company performance and corporate standards along with all related organizational culture development, ensuring that they are in line with the highest international standards
- Overseeing the activities and budget preparation of the Quality and Excellence, Performance and Organizational Development sections whilst meeting regularly with the Section Managers to keep them informed and offer direction
- Establishing schedules and methods for providing strategy and corporate performance programs
- Directing the establishment and ensuring the implementation of development & corporate performance programs such as corporate survey management and corporate performance and suggesting methods of improving the planning process as appropriate
- Identifying and developing effective corporate key performance indicators for business development including corporate excellence, employee involvement & effectiveness and corporate productivity etc.
- Directing, developing and recommending changes for the company organization structure
- Overseeing stakeholder satisfaction by implementing a monitoring tool for the satisfaction measurement which leads to enhancing the stakeholders satisfaction levels
All jobs assigned to the Director of Development and Corporate Performance will be closely overseen by the CEO. The Director of Development and Corporate Performance will have the full rights to take their own decision on proposals without instruction or endorsement from supervisors. They will have 6 direct reports and 25 indirect.
Requirements
- Master in Business Administration or Management from a recognized university
- A minimum of 12 years of experience working in large, active and reputable organizations
The Director of Development and Corporate Performance will be:
- An Emirati national
- Highly analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving and streamlining complex work processes
- An exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information both verbally and in writing
- A resourceful team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects
- A goal-driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes and coaches employees to meet high performance standards
If you feel that you fit the criteria above, please apply now to be considered for the role.
Please note, due to the Emiratisation priorities within the UAE government sector, only Emirati Nationals will be considered for this role.
About the Company
Leap29 is a Global Recruitment Business established in 2000. In line with our success and vision we have grown organically to our current size, where we source professional applicants for clients around the globe in Oil & Gas, Construction & Engineering, Power, Mining, Legal & Finance and Pharmaceuticals. With new offices recently established in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Switzerland, USA and Malaysia we are now even better placed to service our clients & candidates around the world. Organisations in 89 countries have used Leap29's quality controlled and audited service to source candidates which they were unable to access through their own network. As an organisation, we strive to deliver a highly professional and effective search solution to all our customers. We achieve our greatest success through our highly evolved referral network of senior professionals and our ability to source expatriate, repatriate or local candidates. Tailored Business solutions are offered to our partners depending on their specific need. These are predominantly retained, contingency & interim services. Leap29 continues to successfully deliver to large multinationals and small SME niche businesses alike.