Head of Emiratisation

Job description / Role

The opportunity

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria below, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. Should you require any adjustments to assist during the application/hiring process please advise us.

To be responsible for managing Mace’s nationalisation by performing duties as a liaison between the HR department and the business unit director to support the nationalisation program, recommend actions to improve the nationalisation percentages, and retain nationals.

We welcome applications from UAE Nationals with relevant documentation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the nationalisation initiatives for Mace in the UAE through establishing systems and processes at all stages of the employment lifecycle.
• Maintaining knowledge of government guidelines for nationalisation and advising the Mace stakeholders accordingly.
• Being the Mace ambassador at universities, career fairs, and networking channels.
• Investigating support programmes and support talent acquisitions and the business unit director on recruitment and induction.
• Maintaining reports on nationalisation targets and recommending measures and action plans to attract nationals and meet quota requirements.
• Acting as a formal point of contact for nationals.

Requirements

• With a relevant degree qualification in a relevant subject or discipline, chartered or pursuing a similar level of professional qualification is a significant advantage.
• You are digitally savvy and knowing Oracle would be beneficial.
• You can build lasting client relationships and provide support to dynamic, motivated teams.
• You must have experience working as a nationalisation manager.
• You have relevant experience, with proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Previous experience developing and executing nationalization programs from a strategic level
• You will have a construction or project management background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace have to offer.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

About the Company

Mace is an international consultancy and construction company that has delivered world class projects since 1990. Today we employ over 6,000 people across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East North Africa and India, North America, Asia Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Four simple values guide our behaviour in our pursuit of a better way; Safety first - going home safe and well, Client focus - deliver on our promise, Create opportunity - for our people to excel, Integrity - always doing the right thing. We aim to attract the best and brightest people, whatever their background, to bring new perspectives to some of the most complex and inspiring projects around the world.

We support our people who are aiming to achieve an academic or professional qualification that will help them develop personally and deliver to the highest standard for our clients. At Mace you can deepen your knowledge, expand your skills and define your own path.