Emiratisation Community Lead – UAE Nationals

Arada; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Arada is inviting an Emiratisation Community Lead to drive strategy and public engagement across the UAE. You will collaborate with Group Head of Talent & Culture to shape targets, grow a UAE national talent pipeline, lead the UAE National Graduate Programme, and build a connected Emirati community across all Arada entities.

You will represent Arada with government bodies, universities, and at events, planning ahead to ensure Arada is in the right rooms and delivering on Nafis and MoHRE targets.

Qualifications

• Role dedicated to Emiratisation and UAE Nationals.
• 5+ years in Emiratisation, or talent acquisition, employer branding, talent development.
• Working knowledge of MoHRE Emiratisation requirements and the Nafis programme.
• An established network across UAE government entities, universities or the Emirati talent community.
• Experience building an employer brand with Marketing, ideally for Emirati or graduate audiences.
• Experience running a graduate or national development programme, and exposure to real estate, hospitality, or other sectors.
• A confident presenter, comfortable on stage, at a career fair or with senior officials.
• Strategic and forward-planning, able to turn a long-term view into a 12-month plan and deliver it.
• A collaborator and influencer who can challenge and coach senior leaders and hiring managers.
• A natural networker and community builder who makes people feel seen and heard.
• Happy to be out of the office often, including evenings and events.
• Fluent Arabic and English, written and spoken.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, communications or a related field; CIPD or equivalent is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop the Emiratisation strategy and a three-year roadmap with leadership.
• Own Emiratisation compliance for all UAE entities and track headcount, hires and exits.
• Anticipate policy changes and shape PX policies to attract and retain national talent.
• Plan a rolling 12-month Emiratisation calendar of events and milestones.
• Lead Arada’s presence at UAE career fairs and related events.
• Partner with Marketing/Communications on campaigns and social coverage.
• Build Arada’s UAE National employer brand and presence across networks.
• Develop Emirati colleagues into brand ambassadors and track brand reach.
• Build relationships with MoHRE, Nafis and government entities and represent Arada at events.
• Partner with UAE universities on internships and graduate intake.
• Grow UAE National talent book and pre-present profiles to hiring managers.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to fill Emiratisation roles through Nafis and other channels.
• Enhance the UAE National Graduate Programme and lead its delivery.
• Foster a visible UAE National community across Arada’s businesses.

Skills

Emiratisation strategy

Talent acquisition

Employer branding

Stakeholder management

University partnerships

Government liaison

Event hosting

Arabic language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Communications

Job description

Arada is inviting an Emiratisation Community Lead to drive strategy and public engagement across the UAE. You will collaborate with Group Head of Talent & Culture to shape targets, grow a UAE national talent pipeline, lead the UAE National Graduate Programme, and build a connected Emirati community across all Arada entities.

You will represent Arada with government bodies, universities, and at events, planning ahead to ensure Arada is in the right rooms and delivering on Nafis and MoHRE targets.