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Vice President – Emiratization

Aldar
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Abu Dhabi, 01

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This Vice President Emiratization role at Aldar in Abu Dhabi seeks a UAE national leader to own Emiratization strategies and drive organic and non organic growth, including implementing the Nafis and Nafe’s programs across entities, reviewing bottlenecks, and delivering against annual intake targets. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in HR or Emiratization within large regional firms, at least 2+ years in management, and experience supporting 800+ employee organizations, with proven sourcing, reporting, and government stakeholder collaboration. Qualifications: Bachelor in business administration and HR certificates (PHR, SPHR). Tips: quantify impact, demonstrate legal literacy, emphasize stakeholder management, and tailor to Emirati targets and on site Abu Dhabi experience.

JOB PURPOSE

Custodian for Emiratization strategies' organic and nonorganic growth across the board
 
Manage the implementation of Emiratization programs such as Nafe’s 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.)