Head of Inspection & Compliance Strategy

DP World; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Manager - Inspection to lead the implementation of the approved inspection strategy across assigned operating areas, directing annual plans, resources and performance expectations.

You will review risk-based inspection plans, interpret JAFZA and NIP regulations, and act as the primary interface with regulators and stakeholders while driving continuous improvement of policies, systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the approved Inspection strategy across operating areas; translate priorities into annual plans and resources.
• Develop risk-based inspection plans considering regulatory requirements, operational risk intelligence, reported violations and emerging concerns; advise VP on changes.
• Manage regulatory inspection and compliance across Free Zone and Mainland; interpret JAFZA and NIP regulations, permits and requirements.
• Lead assessment and resolution of significant violations and complex cases; evaluate evidence and determine corrective or enforcement actions and escalations.
• Exercise delegated authority for penalties up to AED 250,000 per incident; ensure decisions are evidence-based and properly documented.
• Lead, coach and develop the Inspection team; set objectives, accountability and performance expectations.
• Act as principal operational interface for Inspection with internal stakeholders, customers and authorities; coordinate resolutions.
• Establish and monitor inspection KPIs, trends and violations data; identify issues and implement actions.
• Lead continuous improvement of Inspection policies, procedures and processes; propose enhancements.
• Manage the function’s controls and safeguard DP World’s interests, ensuring HSE, environment and information-security compliance.
• Undertake other responsibilities within scope and authority as assigned by the VP - Workforce Affairs & Inspection.

Job description

DP World in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Manager - Inspection to lead the implementation of the approved inspection strategy across assigned operating areas, directing annual plans, resources and performance expectations.

You will review risk-based inspection plans, interpret JAFZA and NIP regulations, and act as the primary interface with regulators and stakeholders while driving continuous improvement of policies, systems and processes.