Innovation and Future Readiness Executive - Innovation and Futures Foresight Section

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department seeks an Innovation and Future Readiness Executive to join the Knowledge Management Department, driving institutional innovation, future readiness, and foresight initiatives in alignment with the Dubai Government Excellence Program.

Responsibilities include supporting ISO 56001 compliance, developing future scenarios, managing data-driven insights, and preparing executive reports and presentations for stakeholders across organizational units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Innovation Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Futures Studies, Data Analytics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field.
• Professional certifications in Institutional Innovation, Foresight, Data Analytics, Knowledge Management, or AI are preferred.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in institutional innovation and/or future foresight, including ISO 56001 experience.
• Knowledge of the Dubai Government Excellence Program and Government of Dubai strategic directions.
• Experience in a government entity or consulting firm serving government organizations.

Responsibilities

• Activate, implement and advance institutional innovation, future readiness, and foresight frameworks in line with policies and best practices.
• Operate the Innovation Management System and Advanced Thinking System, coordinating with units on requirements and procedures.
• Support ISO 56001 related work, including templates, documents, records and evidence.
• Support and develop future readiness programs and participate in future scenario studies.
• Monitor progress on innovation and future readiness indicators and prepare periodic reports.
• Develop and utilize AI applications for data analysis, study preparation and process improvement.
• Coordinate with units to obtain data for institutional studies and analyses.
• Prepare executive presentations and reports on innovation and future readiness.
• Draft audit and institutional assessment files related to innovation and future readiness.

Skills

Institutional innovation

Future foresight

Data analytics

Knowledge management

AI readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree (see list)

Tools

ISO 56001

Job description

Job Description

Dubai Government Legal Affairs Department ("the Department") is seeking to attract qualified and talented professionals to join its team as an Innovation and Future Readiness Executive within the Innovation and Future Foresight Section, Knowledge Management Department. The role contributes to the activation and development of institutional innovation, future readiness, and foresight frameworks, in accordance with approved policies and procedures, and in alignment with the Dubai Government Excellence Program, relevant international standards, and best practices.

Job Description

Dubai Government Legal Affairs Department ("the Department") is seeking to attract qualified and talented professionals to join its team as an Innovation and Future Readiness Executive within the Innovation and Future Foresight Section, Knowledge Management Department. The role contributes to the activation and development of institutional innovation, future readiness, and foresight frameworks, in accordance with approved policies and procedures, and in alignment with the Dubai Government Excellence Program, relevant international standards, and best practices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform daily tasks and provide executive support to activate, implement, and achieve the requirements of institutional innovation, future readiness, and foresight frameworks, as well as related requirements across all organizational units, ensuring their operation and sustainability in line with the Dubai Government Excellence Program, relevant international standards, and best practices.
• Carry out daily activities related to the operation and implementation of institutional innovation requirements, the Innovation Management System, and the Advanced Thinking System, while following up with organizational units on all related requirements and procedures.
• Support and monitor organizational units in fulfilling the requirements of ISO 56001, including the preparation of relevant templates, documents, records, and evidence.
• Support the implementation of future readiness and institutional foresight programs and requirements, and participate in the development of future scenarios and related studies.
• Follow up with organizational units regarding the preparation of future studies, analysis of local and global trends, and identification of opportunities and challenges impacting the Department’s operations, in coordination with the Studies Section.
• Monitor organizational units in relation to innovation and future readiness performance indicators and prepare periodic progress reports.
• Support the development and utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications and technologies for data analysis, study preparation, process improvement, and the enhancement of institutional operating frameworks.
• Coordinate with organizational units to obtain the data and information required for institutional studies and analyses.
• Prepare executive presentations and reports related to innovation and future readiness.
• Support the development and preparation of draft audit and institutional assessment files related to innovation and future readiness.
• Perform any other duties or assignments related to the activation, operation, and development of institutional innovation and future readiness frameworks, as assigned by the Section Manager and/or Director General, ensuring alignment with the Dubai Government Excellence Program, international standards, and best practices.

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with the use of the Tawqeet System for documenting all tasks and activities completed on a daily basis, in accordance with the applicable guidelines and procedures.
• Prepare a weekly report covering all assigned transactions and the actions taken thereon, in line with the relevant instructions.
• Adhere to all work procedures adopted by the Department concerning the Documentation Transaction Management System (Tawtheeq).
• Comply with the Department’s approved Information Security Policies.
• Adhere to all circulars issued by the Department regarding attendance and working hours, ensuring the timely, efficient, and quality completion of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Years of Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Innovation Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Futures Studies, Data Analytics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or any other related field.
• Professional certifications in Institutional Innovation, Foresight, Data Analytics, Knowledge Management, or Artificial Intelligence are preferred.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in the fields of institutional innovation and/or future foresight, including experience with ISO 56001 requirements.
• Knowledge of the Dubai Government Excellence Program and the strategic directions of the Government of Dubai in this area.
• Experience working within a government entity or a consulting firm serving government organizations.

Job Category

Innovation (Innovation)

Advertiser

The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department

Required Nationality

All Nationalities (Priority for UAE National)

Monthly Salary

Unspecified

Schedule-Time

Full time

Job Posting

27/07/2026

Unposting Date

01/11/2026