Emiratization Manager (uae National)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently recruiting for a Emiratization Manager (UAE National) to join our team in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The Emiratization Manager will be responsible for overseeing the effective operation and development of the Wood Emiratization program. He / She will work closely with government stakeholders, universities, and other members of the senior leadership team to set and achieve nationalization targets.

Main responsibilities
  • Development and delivery of the Emiratisation agenda in the UAE
  • Act as focal point for our customers on the shared nationalisation journey
  • Ensure development plans are in place for all Emirati talent
  • Develop retention strategies for our Emirati talent
  • Work with Line Managers to increase productivity of our Emirati resources
  • Deal with unique Emirati employee relations issues
  • Build relationships with universities to attract best engineering graduates in the UAE
  • Build a talent pool of more experienced Emirati engineers
  • Represent Wood at Job Fairs, Career events, ministries
Skills / Qualifications
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years spent in a supervisory or leadership role
  • Previous experience developing and executing nationalization programs from a strategic level
  • Knowledge of computer literacy and demonstrated experience working with sophisticated HRMS platforms
  • Current knowledge of industry practices, trends and issues
  • Superior interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to form professional relationships at all levels within the organization and with appropriate external stakeholders
  • Highly developed, communication and presentation skills
  • Strong management or leadership skills
  • Work experience within a multi-cultural environment would be advantageous
Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

John Wood Group

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1584974
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned