Director of Organisation Development & Talent (Arabic Speaker)

Frazer Jones; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local employer in the Middle Eastern region seeks a Director of Organisation Development & Talent fluent in Arabic. The successful candidate will spearhead change management, enhance employee engagement, and oversee development strategies. The role requires a strong leader with a degree in HR or related fields and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering organisational and cultural change.
• Proven track record in staff engagement and people management.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Implement the OD strategy for culture change and workforce planning.
• Lead engagement initiatives and develop assessment metrics.
• Oversee learning and development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Employee Engagement

Organisational Development

Education

Degree in HR or Organisational Behaviour/Psychology

CIPD Qualification

Job description

Director of Organisation Development & Talent (Arabic Speaker)

Dubai, UAE

Our client is a leading local employer in the Middle Eastern region. They are currently looking to recruit a Director of Organisation Development & Talent. In this role, you will lead and direct the function, ensuring that processes and structures support the sustainable long-term development of the organisation's internal capacity to achieve its goals.

The role will serve as a catalyst for effective change management, culture development, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Implement the OD strategy to promote continuous improvement through culture change and workforce planning, ensuring the organisation is equipped to meet business objectives.
2. Lead employee engagement initiatives and develop metrics and assessment mechanisms to manage engagement surveys.
3. Review and improve job descriptions across the organisation to ensure consistency within job families.
4. Lead organisational change initiatives using a structured change management framework to ensure positive approaches and desired outcomes.
5. Oversee all learning and development initiatives to meet employee development needs.
6. Manage the training budget effectively.
7. Develop and implement a talent management process aligned with the overall talent strategy.

The ideal candidate will be an inspiring leader committed to continuous improvement, with experience in planning and delivering organisational and cultural change. A proven track record in staff engagement and people management is essential. A degree in HR, Organisational Behaviour/Psychology, or CIPD qualification is preferred. Please note, only Arabic speakers will be considered for this role.

About The Company

Frazer Jones specializes in identifying HR professionals across global markets. We build long-term relationships with clients, providing honest, professional advice and delivering high-quality candidate placements. Our recruitment methodology includes networking, search, and advertised selection, leveraging new media to source candidates worldwide.

With teams across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia Pacific, we have a broad network enabling us to identify HR professionals across multiple countries. Since 1996, we have built a reputation for quality and integrity, focusing on the entire HR spectrum, including talent management, leadership, recruitment, employee relations, organisational development, change management, and more.