Senior Emiratization Manager | Al Futtaim Automotive - Jobs in United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 158400 Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the worlds most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Groups entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.Overview of the roleAs the Senior Emiratization Manager, the primary responsibility is to lead and optimize the Al-Futtaim Automotive divisions Emiratization program operations and evolution. This pivotal role involves working in close partnership with government authorities, the Human Resources function, and other senior leaders to define and realize our nationalization targets.What you will do

• Support the implementation of the Emiratization strategy in accordance with the organizations overall goals and objectives.
• Provide support to the business to source, attract, select and facilitate retention of UAE Nationals with a view to integrate them into the organizations mainstream smoothly.
• Coordinate with business units line managers with the view of pursuing the laid down National Development Program.
• Provide input on the Functions budget requirements and accordingly track expenses of the Emiratization Function, ensuring it stays within its operating budget
• Network with National Placement Agencies, Universities, Education and Technical Board responsible for maintaining a database of UAE Nationals to keep abreast of the placement demands and provide opportunities to absorb them into the organization.
• Represent the organization in Career Fairs, Placement Workshops, Seminars held for National Job seekers in order to enhance the visibility of the organization in the National Job Market
• Ensure the success of critical Emiratization development programs like the Emirati Graduate Program, Internship Learning Program among others.
• Ensure that relationships are developed and maintained with all local Government bodies supporting Emiratization so relationships can be leveraged to the advantage of the organization.
• Network with relevant Government authorities and be aware of Government regulations and ensure these are reflected in the Group where relevant, e.g. the Tawteen program
• Provide inputs to the relevant Training Manager and Emiratization trainer to develop specific orientation and development programs.
• Prepare yearly plan for placing UAE student trainees on a project basis with the different group companies. Induct, orient and introduce the students to their projects, monitor their progress during the placement, and coordinate with their respective colleges to provide feedback to the faculty

Required Skills to be successful

1. Communication & interpersonal skills
2. Personal Integrity
3. Strong analytical skills & problem-solving skills
4. Ability to follow-up on outstanding issues

What equips you for the role

• Graduate in any discipline, preferably with tertiary qualifications in Human Resources
• Minimum 6 - 8 years relevant experience
• Proficient in English language and Arabic.
• Analytical, Communication and Interpersonal skills

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Keyskills :
English Arabic analytical Communication Interpersonal Problem-solving

About Company

The Al-Futtaim Group is a large conglomerate based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.As a family-owned business, we take a long-term view in everything we do, because we believe that sustainable success requires uncompromising commitment.
That’s the reason why some of the world’s most admired and innovative brands from the USA, UK, Japan, Sweden, France, Germany and Switzerland – from sectors as diverse with each other as automotive, retail, real estate and finance – trust Al-Futtaim with their own reputation and commercial success since the 1930s.
And through our inherent customer-centric approach and relentless pursuit of perfection, we add significant value – connecting consumers in 20+ markets with these brands in contemporary, powerful, meaningful and emotional ways that create longstanding relationships based on loyalty and mutual trust.