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Job Description

• Support the development and execution of strategic plans and initiatives
• Conduct market and internal research to inform strategic decisions
• Assist in performance tracking and reporting across departments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic alignment
• Contribute to presentations and reports for senior leadership

The Successful Applicant

• UAE National with Family Book
• Recent graduate in Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills
• Passion for strategy, innovation, and public service

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Core Functional Responsibilities & Subject Matter Expertise

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of DET Group's corporate strategic planning processensuring it aligns seamlessly with the Dubai government's strategic planning methodology.

• Support research initiatives, gathering data on best practices in the tourism and economy sectors to inform strategic decision-making.

• Assist in benchmarking studies, comparing DET's strategies with those of other BU's and departments to identify areas for improvement.

• Collaborate in conducting strategic analyses utilizing tools such as SWOT and PESTEL.

• Review and interpret data to help articulate the Group's short-term, medium-term, and long-term strategic objectives.

• Support efforts to align strategies with the directives & guidelines of the Executive Council and the overall economic strategy, ensuring comprehensive integration.

• Provide assistance in organizing and conducting corporate strategy workshops and retreats, fostering collaborative planning efforts.

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment and awareness of strategic objectives, fostering cross-functional collaboration.

• Support coordination with the Corporate Performance Department to translate strategies into actionable KPIs and targets, ensuring measurable outcomes and Project Management to align initiatives delviery.

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders involved in the Strategy & Planning process, fostering transparency and collaboration. Assist in communicating the DET strategy within the Group and to external stakeholders, promoting a unified understanding.

• Provide valuable support to the Senior Manager in leading and mentoring the Strategy & Planning team, ensuring cohesion and excellence.

• Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in Strategy & Planning integrating relevant insights into the organizational approach.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management or a related field.

• Certified in PMP is a plus.

• Experience: N/A

The position reports to: Group Chief Strategy Officer / CEO

About the Organization
Our client is a leading technology-driven conglomerate engaged in digital infrastructure, telecom, and emerging tech services across the MENA region. With a strong footprint in enabling national digital agendas and innovation ecosystems, the organization is actively evolving into a future-ready enterprise. It operates through multiple verticals, maintains a close interface with national stakeholders, and serves as a critical partner in the region's economic diversification strategy.

Role Overview
The Corporate Strategy Director is responsible for leading strategy formulation, enterprise transformation, and performance oversight at the group level. The role works directly with the CEO and executive leadership team to define strategic priorities, manage enterprise-wide initiatives, and ensure operational alignment across all verticals.

The strategy director will be tasked to

• Lead development of the group's corporate strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term vision, national objectives, and shareholder mandates

• Translate strategic intent into actionable roadmaps, transformation programs, and investment priorities

• Act as a senior advisor to the CEO and Board, facilitating strategic discussions, business reviews, and stakeholder engagement

• Oversee enterprise performance management, including Balanced Scorecards, OKRs, and strategic KPIs

• Establish and manage the Transformation Management Office (TMO) to coordinate high-impact initiatives and ensure delivery milestones

• Implement commercial performance tracking and revenue assurance frameworks to drive financial discipline

• Support M&A assessments, strategic partnerships, and diversification strategies across markets and verticals

• Engage with ministries, regulators, consultants, and investor communities as part of the strategic ecosystem

Talent Leaders will accept the application from or respond to candidates having the following experience and background

• 18+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate strategy, performance management, or transformation within technology, telecom, government advisory, or management consulting domains

• Proven track record of advising CEOs and Boards on strategic decision-making and execution oversight

• Strong background in strategic planning tools, financial analysis, operating model design, and enterprise performance frameworks (e.g., Strategy Map, BSC, OKRs)

• Ability to navigate large-scale organizational change with confidence, agility, and influence

• International exposure with experience leading or advising transformation across complex ecosystems

• MBA or equivalent from a top-tier institution; engineering or finance undergraduate background preferred

Personal Attributes

• Executive-level presence and structured problem-solving capability

• Highly analytical with commercial acumen and strategic foresight

• Collaborative and influential in high-stakes stakeholder environments

• Strong written and verbal communication across C-level and operational layers

This is a newly created role that directly reports to the Head of Strategy. The role requires an ambitious individual who wants to gain a wide range of experience in a rapidly growing company. This role is ideal for a highly numerate, conscientious person with strong communication skills. This role will have an evolving set of responsibilities, depending on organizational needs and the individual strengths, and will likely include:

1. Coordinating strategic projects working with the Head of Strategy
2. Development of strategic capabilities for project reporting
3. Monthly project analysis, reporting and forecasting
4. Develop and implement financial models in support of a wide range of projects and initiatives
5. Conduct research and diligence on new products and markets in support of competitive intelligence, business development
6. Presenting to the Senior Management/Business Partners
7. Ad hoc work on project analysis

Minimum Requirements:

1. Ideally an MBA, CMA, or CFA. Alternatively a CGA/CPA or commerce major with strong finance and management accounting skills and at least 5-8 years of related work experience. This is not an entry level role.
2. Expert level Excel skills, comfortable with using a wide array of advanced functions (look-ups, conditional functions, arrays, and Boolean - VBA and SQL a bonus)
3. At least 3-4 years' experience in a similar role
4. Detailed focused and conscientious in your work
5. Strong organization and innovation problem solving skills
6. Effective verbal and written communication skills
7. Ability to deal with all clients, both internal and external
8. Self-starter and the ability work both in a team environment and independently
9. Positive and friendly attitude
10. Technology savvy

About The Company:

Manpower Professional, a division of Manpower Inc., offers comprehensive, expert recruitment services backed by award winning training, assessment and selection and outsourcing. Our extensive resources, world-class client list, and reputation attract a diverse group of talented candidates, with every level of education, skills and experience. Manpower Professional helps find and retain top people in IT, accounting, banking, finance, engineering, sales, and marketing.

Strategic Project Coordinator Job Description

This role presents a unique opportunity to gain extensive experience in a rapidly growing organization.

As a highly numerate and conscientious individual with strong communication skills, you will have an evolving set of responsibilities depending on organizational needs and your individual strengths.

• Coordinate strategic projects working with senior management.
• Develop strategic capabilities for project reporting.
• Analyze, report, and forecast monthly projects.
• Develop and implement financial models in support of various projects and initiatives.
• Conduct research and diligence on new products and markets in support of competitive intelligence and business development.
• Present to senior stakeholders.
• Perform ad hoc project analysis.

• Ideal: Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field; alternatively, a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or a commerce major with strong finance and management accounting skills and at least 5-8 years of related work experience.
• Expert Excel skills, comfortable with advanced functions.
• At least 3-4 years' experience in a similar role.
• Detailed, focused, and conscientious work.
• Strong organization, innovation problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to deal with all stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Self-starter, able to work in a team environment and independently.
• Positive and friendly attitude.
• Technology savvy.

We offer comprehensive recruitment services backed by award-winning training, assessment, and selection outsourcing. Our extensive resources, world-class client list, and reputation attract talented candidates at every level of education, skills, and experience.

You will be part of a dynamic team that provides cutting-edge solutions to our clients. If you are a motivated and results-driven individual looking for a challenging role, please apply.

Company Description

Emirates Fire and Rescue Company (EFRC) is a governmental-owned company managing the Technical Rescue and Quick Intervention Units of Abu Dhabi Police GHQ in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah. From 13 fire stations, our multinational team aids victims of fires, road-traffic accidents, chemical spills, and other emergencies, responding to around 3500 incidents annually. EFRC also provides fire safety advice to UAE authorities and businesses, and our GIS team prepares essential mission information for various operations. Over the past seven years, EFRC has successfully trained over 2000 firefighters in the German Fire Fighting System.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Executive Assistant/Corporate Strategy at Emirates Fire & Rescue Company, located in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for supporting executive management, managing executive calendars, assisting in corporate strategy planning, coordinating meetings and communications, and performing various administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Executive Administrative Assistance, Executive Support
• Experience in preparing and managing Reports
• Strong Communication skills English & Arabic
• Arabic language is must.
• High degree of organizational and multitasking abilities
• Relevant experience in a similar role is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

This role is a senior-level professional position that requires significant scope for impact and offers the opportunity to work closely with influential leadership in an impactful role.

• The successful applicant will have at least 8 years of professional experience in corporate strategy development, change management, and strategic project management.

• Approving project scoping, project setup, project execution, and project closure
• Building relationships with senior stakeholders
• Facilitating data gathering through leveraging relationships with Executive Leadership Team members
• Working closely with the team to develop the right narrative and identify critical analysis
• Reviewing final deliverables and confirming project closure

The key benefits of this role include the opportunity to lead interesting initiatives across the government of Abu Dhabi.

This strategic transformation role involves overseeing special projects, building relationships with the leadership team, and ensuring project scope alignment with leadership expectations. Key skills required for this position include diverse sector knowledge and exposure, as well as experience with organizational change, business restructuring, and corporate strategy development.

This is a government organisation exploring a broad range of new cultural, educational and socio - economic strategic initiatives for Abu Dhabi to create a lasting impact.

• Drive the strategic conceptualization and design of new and existing programs to advance the UAE's knowledge economy.
• Spearhead the implementation of key programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and intended outcomes.
• Formulate and monitor critical performance indicators and risk mitigation strategies for optimal program success.
• Oversee financial planning and cost optimization across the program portfolio, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Cultivate and strategically leverage a high-value network of local and global entities to foster entrepreneurial promotion, knowledge creation, and partnerships.
• Develop and present high-quality, data-driven strategic analyses and actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight to junior team members, ensuring successful program delivery and team development.

• Must have an undergraduate degree from a top - tier international university, preferably in the fields of economics, business administration, finance, public policy, or engineering.
• An MBA or relevant master's degree is strongly beneficial but not essential.
• Must have 5 years' experience in consulting from an international strategy/management consulting firm, or a mix of strategy consulting and relevant industry experience (with at least 3 years in a consulting firm).
• Highly motivated and driven, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build long- lasting relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.
• Ability to interact and engage with the C-level management and executive leadership team.
• Mast be willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi, UAE.

This is a government organisation exploring a broad range of new cultural, educational and socio - economic strategic initiatives for Abu Dhabi to create a lasting impact.

• Drive the strategic conceptualization and design of new and existing programs to advance the UAE's knowledge economy.
• Spearhead the implementation of key programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and intended outcomes.
• Formulate and monitor critical performance indicators and risk mitigation strategies for optimal program success.
• Oversee financial planning and cost optimization across the program portfolio, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Cultivate and strategically leverage a high-value network of local and global entities to foster entrepreneurial promotion, knowledge creation, and partnerships.
• Develop and present high-quality, data-driven strategic analyses and actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight to junior team members, ensuring successful program delivery and team development.

• Must have an undergraduate degree from a top - tier international university, preferably in the fields of economics, business administration, finance, public policy, or engineering.
• An MBA or relevant master's degree is strongly beneficial but not essential.
• Must have 5 years' experience in consulting from an international strategy/management consulting firm, or a mix of strategy consulting and relevant industry experience (with at least 3 years in a consulting firm).
• Highly motivated and driven, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build long- lasting relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.
• Ability to interact and engage with the C-level management and executive leadership team.
• Mast be willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi, UAE.