Senior Manager UAE National Development

Job description / Role

Overview

To build and manage Etihad's strategy for developing, engaging, and retaining UAE national talent to provide a talent pipeline of UAE nationals to support the airline's short- and long-term business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design Etihad's 3-5 year Emiratisation strategy in alignment with the overall company's 5-year plan and business needs and communicate the strategy to the key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Design and implement UAE National development programmes in line with Etihad's overall business strategy.
• Direct and manage the various UAE National programmes (e.g., Cadet Pilot Programme, Technical Engineer Development Programme, Aircraft Mechanic Development Programme, Graduate Development Programme, Foundation Development Programme, etc).
• Design and implement a quality assurance process that ensures all UAE National programmes are fit for purpose and deliver capable and professional employees in line with business needs.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with strategic government partners and educational institutes to support the smooth delivery of Etihad's Emiratisation strategy.
• Ensure that all trainee HR policies and processes are fit for training purposes and aligned with current and future business needs.
• Lead benchmark studies to update programmes' design and content, and provide key enhancements to Etihad's Emiratisation plans and strategies.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject such as HR Development or Occupational Psychology.
• Minimum 10 years of supervisory experience in HR or L&D role.

About Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world's leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Together with Etihad's codeshare partners, Etihad's network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme, and more. All this ties into Etihad's ambitious Journey 2030 strategy. The airline plans to double its fleet size and triple the number of customers over the next six years as it sets out to be the airline everyone wants to fly!

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About the Company

Etihad Airways is the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. The airline was set up by a Royal Decree in July 2003, with Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, as its hub. Etihad started commercial operations in November 2003.

With Etihad, everyone who flies with us is welcomed as our guest.

This simple credo illuminates everything we do, from big things like making sure that our fleet is one of the most advanced in the sky, to small touches like letting you choose the films you watch.

Were proud to be the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. At the crossroads between Europe and Asia, our home reflects our commitment to bringing the world closer together - as does our highly cosmopolitan staff.