Senior Administration & Credentialing Lead

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative; Dubai; On-site; AED 216,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority is seeking a Senior Administration Officer to oversee critical admin, credentialing, and operational support functions. You will manage employee IDs, airport access, insurance, fleet readiness, and staff clearances, ensuring regulatory compliance and high governance standards.

The role requires strong facilities and administrative management experience within UAE government or regulatory bodies, with preferred MBA/MPA qualifications and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Facilities Management, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred in Business Administration or Public Administration.
• Proven admin and facilities management experience in UAE government or regulatory entities.
• Experience with health, safety and environmental management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee master employee data and ID lifecycle management with compliance to security standards.
• Govern judicial card issuance and renewal for eligible personnel.
• Coordinate airport access permits for staff, outsourced personnel, visitors and trainees.
• Ensure renewal and training for Airport Driving Permits with Dubai Airports.
• Administer Enaya health card system and coordinate with DHA for enrollments and renewals.
• Manage health service refunds and international insurance coverage letters.
• Oversee fleet operations, vehicle readiness and parking/exit permits with airports.
• Lead staff clearance for resignations, transfers and terminations; provide reporting and insights.

Skills

Facilities management

Administrative management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority is seeking a Senior Administration Officer to oversee critical admin, credentialing, and operational support functions. You will manage employee IDs, airport access, insurance, fleet readiness, and staff clearances, ensuring regulatory compliance and high governance standards.

The role requires strong facilities and administrative management experience within UAE government or regulatory bodies, with preferred MBA/MPA qualifications and relevant certifications.