Inspection & Compliance

Dubai Government; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Media Council is seeking qualified professionals to join its Inspection and Compliance function within the Media Oversight Department. The role supports monitoring, inspection, investigation, and enforcement of media laws, regulations, and licensing standards across Dubai's media sector.

Successful candidates will be aligned with inspection levels based on qualifications, experience, and interview assessment, with opportunities to lead inspection teams and coordinate cross-departmentally.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, Media Regulation, or a related discipline, depending on the position level.
• Professional training or certifications in regulatory compliance, inspection, investigations, governance, enforcement, or risk management are advantageous.
• Ability and willingness to obtain judicial enforcement authority through Dubai Media Council, as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various inspections to ensure compliance with media regulations, permits, licenses, and regulatory requirements.
• Inspect media-related establishments and activities such as advertising operators, publishers, production companies, filming locations, gaming businesses, and other regulated entities.
• Identify violations and non-compliance, documenting findings and escalating as needed.
• Collect and review inspection evidence including photographs, permits, and licensing documents.
• Prepare inspection reports, findings, violation records, and enforcement recommendations.
• Support investigations into regulatory breaches and conduct follow-up inspections to verify corrective actions.
• Issue warnings, notices, fines, and other enforcement measures as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and documentation using approved systems.
• Coordinate with internal departments and regulatory bodies on inspection matters.
• Communicate findings and corrective actions professionally to regulated entities.
• Identify recurring compliance issues and opportunities to improve inspection effectiveness.

Skills

Inspection procedures

Regulatory compliance

Enforcement practices

Observation skills

Arabic & English

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Public Administration

Media Regulation

Related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Job description

About Dubai Media Council:

The Dubai Media Council is the government authority responsible for regulating and developing Dubai’s media sector, strengthening the emirate’s position as a leading regional and global media hub through progressive policies, innovation, and talent development.

Job Purpose

Dubai Media Council is seeking qualified professionals to join its Inspection and Compliance function within the Media Oversight Department. The role supports the monitoring, inspection, investigation, and enforcement of applicable laws, regulations, licensing conditions, and regulatory standards across Dubai's media sector.

Successful candidates will be considered for inspection positions at different levels, depending on their qualifications, professional experience, technical competencies, and interview assessment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct scheduled, surprise, complaint-based, and risk-based field inspections to ensure compliance with applicable media regulations, permits, licenses, and regulatory requirements.
2. Inspect media-related establishments and activities, including advertising operators, publishers, production companies, filming locations, gaming businesses, and other regulated entities.
3. Identify regulatory violations, unauthorized activities, and non-compliance, ensuring appropriate documentation, reporting, and escalation.
4. Collect, review, and validate inspection evidence, including photographs, permits, licensing documents, and field observations.
5. Prepare accurate inspection reports, investigation findings, violation records, and recommendations for corrective or enforcement actions.
6. Support investigations into regulatory breaches, repeated violations, and complaints, and conduct follow-up inspections to verify corrective actions.
7. Issue or recommend warnings, notices, fines, and other enforcement measures in accordance with applicable regulations and delegated authority.
8. Maintain accurate inspection records, case files, and documentation using approved systems and reporting tools.
9. Coordinate with internal departments, government authorities, regulatory bodies, and relevant stakeholders on inspection and compliance matters.
10. Communicate inspection findings, regulatory requirements, and corrective actions professionally to regulated entities.
11. Identify recurring compliance issues, operational risks, and opportunities to improve inspection effectiveness and regulatory enforcement.
12. Support inspection planning, operational reporting, performance monitoring, and the implementation of compliance initiatives.
13. For supervisory positions, lead and coordinate inspection teams, oversee field operations, review complex cases, provide technical guidance, and ensure consistent application of inspection and enforcement procedures.
14. Perform other related inspection and compliance duties as assigned, in accordance with the responsibilities and authority of the appointed position.

Education and Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, Media Regulation, or a related discipline, depending on the position level.
• Professional training or certifications in regulatory compliance, inspection, investigations, governance, enforcement, or risk management are advantageous.
• Ability and willingness to obtain judicial enforcement authority (الضبطية القضائية) through Dubai Media Council, as required for the position.

Professional Experience

• Relevant experience in field inspections, regulatory compliance, enforcement, investigations, or related operational activities.
• Experience in government entities, regulatory authorities, media, telecommunications, advertising, gaming, or other regulated industries is advantageous.
• Experience in conducting site inspections, identifying violations, preparing inspection reports, documenting evidence, or supporting investigations.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Understanding of inspection procedures, regulatory compliance principles, and enforcement practices.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant regulations, licensing requirements, and inspection standards.
• Strong observation, analytical, investigation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate inspection reports and maintain proper documentation.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations, complaints, and difficult interactions professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with inspection, reporting, or case management systems.
• Good command of written and spoken Arabic and English.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to professional conduct.