Strategy and Organizational Development Specialist (UAE National)

Strategy and Planning

• Contribute to the development and implementation of AGDA strategic plan and departments’ business plans.
• Ensure implementation of comprehensive corporate performance management system.
• Ensure implementation of continuous organisational improvements for all departments in the academy.
• Ensure all work is conducted within the determined budget and as per the approved policies and procedures.

Operations

• Contribute to the development and update of AGDA’s strategic plan including the review of vision, mission, values, and strategic goals.
• Contribute to the cascade and regular review of departments operational plans including the identification of initiatives, activities, descriptions, responsibilities, and timelines.
• Participate in detailing the initiatives and activities to identify required resources and associated risk.
• Ensure the alignment of strategic and operational plans with UAE government directions, AGDA’s leadership aspiration, and strategic stakeholders needs.
• Participate in reviewing the academy’s structure and ensure its alignment with the overall strategy, in coordination with relevant departments.
• Prepare and review annual and quarterly performance reports on the progress of department’s initiatives and KPIs.
• Apply the methods and mechanisms of shaping the future.
• Manage the process related to Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Government Excellence Award and internal excellence award and fulfil its requirements.
• Look for and examine best practices to increase operational efficiency and improve various practices at AGDA.
• Support the implementation and delivery of organisational improvement initiatives.
• Ensure alignment and adherence of policies and procedures to the strategic plan and quality assurance framework at AGDA, in coordination with relevant departments.

People Management

• Contribute to the delivery of strategy communication sessions and workshops with internal and external stakeholders, such as Board of Trustees meetings, Advisory Council meetings and AGDA Management meetings.
• Participate in internal performance review meetings and workshops.
• Work closely with department’s focal points to document details of the KPIs and initiatives to cover: name, description, timeline, weights, frequency, owner, and target settings.
• Manage the process of data collection and analysis of department’s initiatives and KPIs.

3. Job Specification

Education

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or relevant field from a reputable/internationally accredited university.
• Master’s Degree is ideal.

Relevant Experience

• A minimum of five years of experience in Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Excellence, Quality Assurance, and any other relevant field

Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Quality, and Organisational Development
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Progress presentation skills
• Risk management skills
• Change management skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to prioritise work on agreed deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written English and Arabic skills
• Computer literacy with professional experience in Microsoft Office