Director of Volunteer Management - UAE National

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader to oversee the Ministry's Volunteer Management Department and drive the development of a sustainable and impactful national volunteer ecosystem. The role is responsible for shaping volunteerism strategies, fostering cross-sector partnerships, enhancing community engagement, and leading initiatives that promote volunteer participation in alignment with national priorities. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening social responsibility, developing innovative volunteer programs, and driving measurable social impact across the UAE. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the development and implementation of the Ministry's volunteer management strategy, ensuring alignment with national priorities and organizational objectives. • Develop policies, frameworks, and governance models to regulate and enhance volunteer programs across the UAE. • Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with government entities, private sector organizations, non-profit organizations, and community partners to expand volunteer opportunities. • Oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of national volunteer initiatives, campaigns, and community engagement programs. • Develop and monitor performance indicators, impact assessments, and reports to measure the effectiveness of volunteer programs and social responsibility initiatives. • Design innovative programs to attract, engage, develop, and retain volunteers while promoting a culture of volunteerism across society. • Lead initiatives to match volunteers with suitable opportunities based on skills, competencies, and community needs. • Oversee volunteer training, capability-building, and awareness programs to enhance volunteer effectiveness and community impact. • Drive continuous improvement by implementing best practices in volunteer management, stakeholder engagement, and service delivery. • Manage departmental operations, including strategic planning, budgeting, performance management, governance, and resource allocation. • Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Human Resources, or a related discipline. • Master's degree is preferred. Experience: • Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in volunteer management, community development, corporate social responsibility (CSR), public sector management, or social impact programs. • Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing teams, strategic initiatives, and stakeholder partnerships. • Proven experience in developing policies, strategies, and large-scale community or volunteer initiatives. • Strong experience building partnerships across government, private, and non-profit sectors. • Demonstrated experience in performance management, governance, and strategic planning. • Experience working within the UAE Government or public sector is highly desirable. Show more Show less

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Human Resources, or a related discipline. Master’s degree is preferred. Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in volunteer management, community development, corporate social responsibility (CSR), public sector management, or social impact programs. Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing teams, strategic initiatives, and stakeholder partnerships. Proven experience in developing policies, strategies, and large-scale community or volunteer initiatives. Strong experience building partnerships across government, private, and non-profit sectors. Demonstrated experience in performance management, governance, and strategic planning. Experience working within the UAE Government or public sector is highly desirable.

Lead the development and implementation of the Ministry's volunteer management strategy, ensuring alignment with national priorities and organizational objectives. Develop policies, frameworks, and governance models to regulate and enhance volunteer programs across the UAE. Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with government entities, private sector organizations, non-profit organizations, and community partners to expand volunteer opportunities. Oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of national volunteer initiatives, campaigns, and community engagement programs. Develop and monitor performance indicators, impact assessments, and reports to measure the effectiveness of volunteer programs and social responsibility initiatives. Design innovative programs to attract, engage, develop, and retain volunteers while promoting a culture of volunteerism across society. Lead initiatives to match volunteers with suitable opportunities based on skills, competencies, and community needs. Oversee volunteer training, capability-building, and awareness programs to enhance volunteer effectiveness and community impact. Drive continuous improvement by implementing best practices in volunteer management, stakeholder engagement, and service delivery. Manage departmental operations, including strategic planning, budgeting, performance management, governance, and resource allocation. Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing team while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.