Strategic Planning and Institutional Performance Executive

Dubai Careers - A Smart Dubai Initiative; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department is seeking professionals for the Strategic Planning and Institutional Excellence Office to support strategic planning, monitor initiatives, and ensure data quality across organizational units. You will manage performance data in Cubes and similar systems, produce executive reports, and help embed improvements aligned with Dubai Government priorities.

Candidates should have a 3–5 year track record in strategic planning, strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Management, Business Admin, Public Admin, Project Management, Industrial Eng, or related field.
• Professional certifications in Strategic Planning or Performance Management are preferred.
• 3–5 years of practical experience in strategic planning and performance management.
• Experience in developing and monitoring operational plans and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Support updating institutional and operational strategies with organizational units.
• Monitor progress of strategic initiatives and prepare periodic reports.
• Ensure data quality for strategic and performance indicators.
• Manage performance data in Cubes or other Department systems.
• Prepare institutional performance reports and corrective plans.
• Monitor implementation of improvement plans and report to leadership.
• Assist in preparing reports, studies, and analyses for strategic planning.
• Link operational plans to strategic objectives and facilitate AI analytics usage.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Digital literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration

Tools

Cubes system

Document Management System (Tawqeet)

Job description

Job Description

The Dubai Government Legal Affairs Department ("the Department") seeks to attract qualified professionals to work in the field of strategic support for the Strategic Planning and Institutional Excellence Office, in accordance with the approved regulations and procedures.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the updating of the institutional strategy, specialized strategies, and operational plans in coordination with organizational units.
• Follow up on the development, alignment, documentation, and implementation of strategic initiatives and projects; monitor achievement rates and deviations; and prepare periodic progress reports.
• Monitor the development and availability of strategic and operational performance indicator data, ensuring data quality, accuracy, and regular updates.
• Manage and update performance, plans, and initiatives data on the Cubes system and/or other systems implemented within the Department.
• Prepare and analyze institutional performance reports and follow up with organizational units on the preparation of corrective and enhancement plans.
• Monitor the implementation of improvement and development plans by organizational units, take the necessary actions, and submit related reports to the Department’s leadership.
• Support the preparation of reports, studies, and analyses related to institutional performance and the achievement of strategic plans.
• Assist organizational units in preparing operational plans and performance indicators and linking them to strategic objectives.
• Contribute to the preparation of Dubai Government Excellence Program submissions, as well as studies and reports related to strategic planning and institutional performance systems and standards at all levels.
• Utilize artificial intelligence applications and digital analytics tools for data analysis, report preparation, and trend forecasting.
• Contribute to documenting institutional knowledge and best practices related to strategic planning and institutional performance management.

Administrative Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with the use of the Tawqeet system to document all tasks and activities completed on a daily basis, in accordance with the applicable policies and procedures.
• Prepare a weekly report covering all assigned cases/transactions and the actions taken, in accordance with the relevant instructions.
• Adhere to all departmental work procedures related to the Tawtheeq (Document Management System).
• Comply with the Department's approved Information Security policies.
• Adhere to all departmental circulars and regulations related to attendance and working hours to ensure assigned duties are completed with the required timeliness, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in Strategic Planning, Institutional Performance Management, or Performance Indicators Management are preferred.
• 3–5 years of practical experience in strategic planning, institutional performance management, and/or initiatives management and monitoring.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring operational and strategic plans.
• Experience in developing and monitoring performance indicators and preparing executive reports.
• Experience in using performance management systems such as Cubes or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of the Dubai Government Excellence Program and institutional performance management methodologies.
• Knowledge of Dubai Government priorities and strategic directions.
• Previous experience within a government entity or a consulting firm serving government organizations is preferred.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

• Developing and documenting institutional processes and procedures.
• Preparing institutional assessment files, evidence, and supporting documentation.
• Applying the requirements of the Dubai Government Excellence Program.
• Implementing international standards and quality management practices.
• Preparing compliance reports and improvement plans.
• Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications to support institutional development and improvement.
• Strong analytical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications and digital tools.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English (reading, writing, and speaking).

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

30/11/2026