Vice President – Emiratization

JOB PURPOSE Custodian for Emiratization strategies' organic and nonorganic growth across the board Manage the implementation of Emiratization programs such as Nafis program through entities Review bottlenecks, develop mitigation plans, and recommend solutions to meet the Emiratization Targets The role is only for UAE National ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the implementation of the Nafis program and monitor entities progress against the set annual intake strategy Raise periodic reporting on Entities’ performance against the set plans Recommend initiatives around organic and non-organic growth of Emiratization strategies across the board Feed the talent Acquisition vertical with the Emiratization strategies, red flags, improvement areas Work and collaborate with government stakeholders and bridge the gap to ensure an effective Emiratization program Plan and build mitigation strategies, review bottlenecks, and recommend solutions to achieve the Emiratization objectives within the company Understand the Emiratization legalities and make strategies accordingly within the organization RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Min of 10+ years of experience in a Human Resources / Emiratization programs position within a leading regional organization in the Emiratization department. YOE IN MANAGERIAL POSITION Min of 2+ years FIELD OF EXPERIENCE Previous experience in the HR division of a company with 800+ employees Experience in sourcing and recruiting candidates across all organizational levels Experience in management of Emiratization programs TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Existing relationships with critical third-party HR and recruiting firms In depth knowledge of human resource management best practices Excellent interviewing skills Excellent communication skills (verbal, written) to effectively engage across the different layers of the organization Excellent negotiation skills Strong conflict resolution skills QUALIFICATION Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent is required HR-related certificates (e.g., PHR, SPHR, etc.)

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent is required. HR-related certificates (e.g., PHR, SPHR, etc.). Min 10+ years of experience in a Human Resources / Emiratization programs position within a leading regional organization in the Emiratization department. Min 2+ years of managerial experience. Field experience in HR for a company with 800+ employees. Experience in sourcing and recruiting across all organizational levels. Experience in management of Emiratization programs.

Manage the implementation of Emiratization programs such as Nafis through entities. Monitor entities' progress against the set annual intake strategy. Raise periodic reporting on entities’ performance against the set plans. Recommend initiatives around organic and non-organic growth of Emiratization strategies. Feed the talent acquisition vertical with Emiratization strategies, red flags, and improvement areas. Work with government stakeholders and bridge the gap to ensure an effective Emiratization program. Plan and build mitigation strategies, review bottlenecks, and recommend solutions to achieve Emiratization objectives within the company. Understand Emiratization legalities and develop strategies accordingly within the organization.