Head of Policy & Strategy - Public Sector

وزارة تمكين المجتمع; Dubai; On-site; AED 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Community Empowerment in Dubai is seeking a Head of Policy to lead policy development, review and implementation across regulatory frameworks supporting the ministry's objectives. Based in the Strategy and Future Department, you will provide strategic policy direction, oversee research and analysis, and ensure alignment with national priorities, government strategies and community needs.

You will lead a Policy team, engage stakeholders, and drive governance standards to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy or related field; Master's preferred.
• Significant experience in policy development, government strategy, regulatory affairs or public sector transformation.
• Proven leadership in policy development/review within government or large institutions.
• Strong understanding of government structures, regulatory frameworks and public policy processes.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management and cross-government collaboration.
• Excellent analytical, research, strategic thinking and report-writing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, review and enhancement of policies, strategies and regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee policy research, analysis and benchmarking against best practices.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable policy recommendations and initiatives.
• Lead impact assessments and evaluate existing policies for improvements.
• Coordinate with internal departments and government entities to ensure alignment and implementation.
• Provide strategic advice and evidence-based recommendations to senior leadership.
• Monitor regulatory, social and economic developments influencing policy direction.
• Establish governance mechanisms and standards to ensure policy quality and compliance.
• Lead stakeholder engagement to gather insights and assess policy implications.
• Manage and develop the Policy team to deliver departmental objectives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical research and report-writing

Leadership

Regulatory governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Economics or related discipline

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Ministry of Community Empowerment in Dubai is seeking a Head of Policy to lead policy development, review and implementation across regulatory frameworks supporting the ministry's objectives. Based in the Strategy and Future Department, you will provide strategic policy direction, oversee research and analysis, and ensure alignment with national priorities, government strategies and community needs.

You will lead a Policy team, engage stakeholders, and drive governance standards to ensure