Organizational Development Specialist (Contract)

Nathan & Nathan; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Organizational Development Specialist for a full-time, 6-month contract in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will drive organizational effectiveness through change management and talent development. Key responsibilities include implementing OD strategies, leading change initiatives, and enhancing performance management frameworks. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and relevant experience are required, with a Master's preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in HR, OD, or related disciplines.
• Proven knowledge of OD, change management, and talent development best practices.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement OD strategies to enhance organizational performance.
• Lead change management initiatives, including communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Enhance and monitor performance management frameworks.

Skills

Change Management

Organizational Development

Talent Development

Data Analysis

Performance Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or Business Administration

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

HRIS (Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle)

Survey Tools (Qualtrics, Culture Amp)

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & PowerPoint)

Job description

About the job

Organizational Development Specialist (Contract)

Job Title: HR Organizational Development (OD) Specialist

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: HR OD Consultant

Location: Abu Dhabi

Contract Type: Full-Time | 6-Month Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced HR Organizational Development (OD) Specialist to support a leading government entity in Abu Dhabi on a 6-month contract. The role will focus on driving organizational effectiveness through change management, talent and leadership development, culture initiatives, and performance improvement. The ideal candidate will bring strong OD expertise, data‑driven decision‑making, and hands‑on experience in fostering employee engagement within dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Development & Change Management

• Design and implement OD strategies to enhance organizational performance.
• Lead change management initiatives, including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement.
• Support restructuring, transformation, and culture change projects.

Talent & Leadership Development

• Assess competency gaps and coordinate targeted learning and development programs.
• Facilitate leadership development, coaching, and succession planning initiatives.
• Contribute to career development frameworks and internal mobility strategies.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Develop and execute engagement strategies and action plans from survey results.
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).
• Act as a culture champion, aligning behaviors with organizational values.

Performance Management

• Enhance and monitor performance management frameworks.
• Train managers and employees on goal‑setting and feedback processes.
• Analyze performance data and recommend improvements.
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Data & Analytics

• Leverage data insights to support OD strategies and interventions.
• Conduct organizational assessments, surveys, and focus groups.
• Track and report KPIs for OD, engagement, and development initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in HR, OD, or related disciplines.
• Proven knowledge of OD, change management, and talent development best practices.
• Strong background in performance management and engagement strategies.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Professional certifications (SHRM‑CP/SCP, CIPD, OD certifications) are an advantage.

Competencies

• ic Thinking
• Analytical & Problem Solving
• Collaboration & Influence
• Project Management
• Communication & Facilitation
• Emotional Intelligence
• Continuous Learning

Technical Skills / Tools

• HRIS (Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle preferred)
• Survey Tools (Qualtrics, Culture Amp)
• Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & PowerPoint)