Certification Program Associate

UL, LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in applied safety science is looking for a Certification Program Associate in Dubai. This role involves ensuring compliance with SASO requirements and translating complex regulations into actionable steps for teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 1–3 years of relevant experience in conformity assessment. Strong analytical, communication, and Microsoft Office skills are essential. This position offers the opportunity to get involved in various programs, such as Energy Efficiency and SASO IECEE Recognition.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in conformity assessment programs.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17065 standards is a plus.
• English language skills to a professional level.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operations comply with SASO requirements.
• Translate regulatory frameworks into clear requirements for teams.
• Act as SME for SASO schemes, providing guidance and training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Job description

We’re Hiring: Certification Program Associate – Global Market Access (Dubai) Are you ready to contribute to product compliance and global market access? We’re looking for a skilled professional to join our team and support key conformity assessment programs for Saudi Arabia under SASO’s Product Safety Program (Saleem).

UL Solutions GMA department helps manufacturers navigate regulatory complexity and bring products to global markets with confidence. Our experts, software tools and testing and certification services support compliance at every stage—helping our customers manage shifting requirements, streamline approvals and maintain market access across regions. We turn compliance challenges into clear, actionable opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure our operations and knowledge base comply with SASO requirements and technical regulations.
• Translate complex regulatory frameworks into clear, actionable requirements for internal teams.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for SASO schemes—providing guidance, procedures, and training to global stakeholders.
• Applies varied and moderately complex clerical procedures, methods, and techniques to support business functions and processes.
• Works with team members on certification program related projects and supports projects and program related tasks as necessary.
• Supports the creation of reports and documents for various projects and coordinates questions regarding processes and procedures.
• Provides support for the operation of certification programs.
• Actively participate in teams to continuously improve and drive quality into UL’s services to internal and external customers.
• Supports the implementation of conformity assessment objectives and operational goals as directed.
• Supports in the coordination of applications, scope expansions, and preparation for assessments and audits.

Key Programs You’ll Work On

• Energy Efficiency Program
• SASO IECEE Recognition Program
• SASO EX (Hazloc) Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• 1–3 years of experience in Saudi Arabia/SASO conformity assessment programs for Energy Efficiency, SASO IECEE Recognition, SASO Ex (Hazloc) Scheme.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17065 standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert regulations into actionable steps.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• English language skills to a professional level.
• Arab language skills would be highly desirable.

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

UL LLC has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To assure full implementation of this equal employment policy, we will take steps to assure that: Persons are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, color, age, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy, marital or familial status, or any other protected category under applicable law.