Administration Affairs Senior Officer

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative; Dubai; On-site; AED 216,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority is seeking a Senior Administration Officer to oversee critical admin, credentialing, and operational support functions. You will manage employee IDs, airport access, insurance, fleet readiness, and staff clearances, ensuring regulatory compliance and high governance standards.

The role requires strong facilities and administrative management experience within UAE government or regulatory bodies, with preferred MBA/MPA qualifications and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Facilities Management, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred in Business Administration or Public Administration.
• Proven admin and facilities management experience in UAE government or regulatory entities.
• Experience with health, safety and environmental management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee master employee data and ID lifecycle management with compliance to security standards.
• Govern judicial card issuance and renewal for eligible personnel.
• Coordinate airport access permits for staff, outsourced personnel, visitors and trainees.
• Ensure renewal and training for Airport Driving Permits with Dubai Airports.
• Administer Enaya health card system and coordinate with DHA for enrollments and renewals.
• Manage health service refunds and international insurance coverage letters.
• Oversee fleet operations, vehicle readiness and parking/exit permits with airports.
• Lead staff clearance for resignations, transfers and terminations; provide reporting and insights.

Skills

Facilities management

Administrative management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Purpose

The Senior Administration Officer is responsible for overseeing and coordinating key administrative, personnel credentialing, and operational support functions to ensure seamless service delivery across the organization. The role manages critical employee identification systems, airport access requirements, insurance administration, fleet readiness, and staff clearance processes while ensuring full compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. Through effective oversight, coordination with external authorities, and support to internal departments, the Senior Administration Officer enhances operational efficiency, strengthens administrative controls, and upholds high service and governance standards within the organization.

Job Description

Role Purpose

The Senior Administration Officer is responsible for overseeing and coordinating key administrative, personnel credentialing, and operational support functions to ensure seamless service delivery across the organization. The role manages critical employee identification systems, airport access requirements, insurance administration, fleet readiness, and staff clearance processes while ensuring full compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. Through effective oversight, coordination with external authorities, and support to internal departments, the Senior Administration Officer enhances operational efficiency, strengthens administrative controls, and upholds high service and governance standards within the organization.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Employee Master Data & ID Lifecycle Management

Oversees the master employee database and ensures the full lifecycle management of Staff ID Cards, including issuance, renewal, verification, and quality control, while ensuring compliance with internal security standards.

• Judicial Card Governance & Authorization

Manages and authorizes the issuance and renewal of judicial cards for eligible DCAA personnel, ensuring accuracy, eligibility validation, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

• Airport Access Permit Management

Leads coordination with Dubai Airports to secure and monitor airport entry permits for permanent staff, outsourced personnel, visitors, and trainees, ensuring timely processing and adherence to airport security regulations.

• Airport Driving Permit (ADP) Compliance

Oversees the renewal and compliance of Airport Driving Permits, coordinating mandatory ADP training with the Dubai Airports airside department and ensuring all authorized personnel maintain valid operational access.

• Health Insurance Administration (Enaya System)

Supervises the administration of the Enaya Health Card System in coordination with DHA, ensuring timely processing of member additions, renewals, updates, and compliance with health insurance policies.

• Insurance Claims & International Coverage Management

Manages the processing of health service fee refunds and oversees the issuance of International Insurance Coverage Letters for employees on official or overseas training missions, ensuring accuracy and timely facilitation.

• Fleet Operations & Transportation Oversight

Ensures the operational readiness, maintenance, and tracking of the DCAA official vehicle fleet; oversees driver compliance with updated credentials and airport safety standards; and coordinates parking passes and visitor exit permits with Dubai Airports.

• Employee Clearance & Administrative Reporting

Leads the staff clearance process for resignations, transfers, and terminations, ensuring all obligations and documentation are completed accurately; and provides advanced administrative support, reports, and operational insights to maintain high-quality service standards.

• Other Duties

Perform any other tasks assigned that are consistent with the section's mandate and operational responsibilities.

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Facilities Management, or a related field from a recognised university.
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.

Certifications

• Microsoft Office
• Health, safety, and environmental management certification (e.g. NEBOSH or equivalent) — preferred.
• Customer Service Excellence Certification — preferred

Professional Experience

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in administrative management, facilities operations, or corporate support services with a Diploma degree; or 2 years with a Bachelor's degree, or fresh graduate with a Master’s degree.
• Proven experience in facilities management, property oversight, and administrative service delivery within a UAE government or regulatory entity.

Advertiser

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority

Required Nationality

UAE Only

Monthly Salary

Unspecified

Schedule-Time

Full time

Job Posting

18/08/2026

Unposting Date

Ongoing