Organization Development & Workforce Planning Section Head JOB

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governmental organization in the UAE is looking for an Organization Development & Workforce Planning Section Head. This role involves leading workforce planning functions, developing strategies, and overseeing talent development to enhance organizational effectiveness. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor's degree with extensive experience in organization development and a managerial background. The position is full-time and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 8 to 10 years of experience in Organization Development.
• 3 years of experience in a managerial position, preferably in consultancy.
• Proven experience in similar roles or industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage organizational development and workforce planning functions.
• Drive talent development initiatives for the assigned section.
• Ensure all activities are aligned with the approved guidelines and budget.

Skills

Strategic thinking

OD systems knowledge

Excellent research, analysis, and storytelling skills

Proficiency in data interpretation and simulation tools

Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive consensus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Master's degree preferred

AIHR, SHRM, STA certification preferred

Job description

Organization Development & Workforce Planning Section Head JOB

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Job Title : Organization Development & Workforce Planning Section Head

Section : Organization Development & Workforce Planning Section

Unit : NA

2. Role Purpose

To lead and manage the organization's development and workforce planning functions by designing and implementing organizational structures, workforce strategies, and development frameworks that support long-term business objectives and enhance overall organizational effectiveness.

3. Key Responsibilities

Organization Development Planning :

• Develop and implement the Organizational Development (OD) strategy and related operational plans, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives and business priorities.
• Lead and manage OD-related projects, ensuring they are executed in line with approved operational plans, timelines, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Direct the unit to foster effective engagements with DCT sectors / departments to identify organizational development needs.
• Design and implement Organization Development policies, procedures, processes and tools to be deployed.

Strategic Workforce Planning :

Direct and manage developing and implementing strategic workforce planning for DCT and its assets, aligning leading practices and utilizing various data sets related to workforce to ensure workforce projections are future-focused, reflect DCT’s required capabilities, and align to business priorities.

Support collaborating with various sections / units in the business to ensure that various data sets are accurate and reliable for future predictions are accurate or with a higher probability of success.

Analyze workforce data to develop recommendations for improving workforce efficiency and optimization, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic direction.

Organization Structure

Directly developing the operating model for DCT’s sector and assets, in partnership with the business, ensuring all activities are effectively reflected in the chart, and ensuring effectiveness and efficiency of any suggested proposals.

Act as an internal advisor to DCT sectors / departments, ensuring the organization structure is aligned to the mandate, strategy and operating model, whilst considering opportunities for enhancing effectiveness and efficiency of the organization.

Shared Activity

People Management

Manage the effective achievement of assigned objectives through the leadership of the Section by setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff to maximize performance.

Lead the talent development initiatives for the assigned section, collaborating with technical / discipline experts and thereby ensure the availability of talent to fit business requirements.

Act as a role model and drive adherence to organizational values and ethics by employees of the assigned section to foster a value driven culture within the organization.

Budgeting and Financial Planning

Manage the preparation and recommend the section budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget while ensuring all sectional activities are conducted in line with the approved guidelines.

Manage and ensure effective implementation of functional policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned section activity so that all relevant procedural / legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.

Update policies, procedures when required to ensure section’s efficiency and effectiveness

Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.

4. Communication and Business Relationships

Internal

External

Consultancy Firms

5. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (Master Preferred) in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration or any other degree within relevant industry.

AIHR, SHRM, STA Professional certification in human resources is preferred.

6. Experience

At least 8 to 10 years of experience in Organization Development with at least 3 years of experience in a managerial position (Consultancy Experience Preferred) or any other experience within a similar role or industry

7. Skills

Strategic thinking

OD systems knowledge

Excellent research, analysis, and storytelling skills

Proficiency in data interpretation and simulation tools

Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive consensus

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries

Government Relations Services

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