Organization Development & Workforce Planning Section Head

About the Role

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is seeking a seasoned professional to lead their Organization Development & Workforce Planning Section. This role involves steering the development and implementation of organizational structures, workforce strategies, and development frameworks designed to support long-term business goals and improve organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute the Organization Development (OD) strategy and operational plans aligned with business priorities and strategic goals.
• Oversee OD projects ensuring timely completion aligned with KPIs and approved plans.
• Engage effectively with various sectors and departments within DCT to pinpoint organizational development requirements.
• Design and implement OD policies, procedures, and tools for operational deployment.
• Lead strategic workforce planning aligned with best practices to ensure future-focused workforce capability aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate across business units to ensure workforce data accuracy and use these insights for workforce prediction and planning.
• Analyze workforce data to recommend ways to increase efficiency and optimize resources in line with strategic objectives.
• Develop DCT’s operating model in partnership with the business sectors, ensuring it accurately reflects activities and improves organizational efficiency.
• Advise various departments on organizational structure alignment with strategy and operating models while identifying opportunities to enhance effectiveness.
• Provide leadership to the section by setting targets, managing performance, motivating staff, and fostering a culture aligned with organizational values and ethics.
• Lead talent development initiatives within the section to ensure availability of skills needed by the business.
• Prepare and recommend section budgets and oversee financial performance ensuring adherence to approved guidelines.
• Manage the implementation and necessary updates of policies, procedures, and controls for all section activities to ensure compliance and service quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance systems, procedures, and sustainability in line with global standards.

Communication and Relationships

• Maintain collaborative working relationships with internal departments and sectors within DCT.
• Liaise with external consultancy firms and government entities like DGE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration or related fields; master's degree preferred.
• Professional certifications such as AIHR, SHRM, or STA in human resources are advantageous.

Experience

• A minimum of 8 to 10 years experience in Organization Development with at least 3 years in a managerial role; consultancy experience is a plus.

Skills

• Strategic thinking capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of OD systems.
• Expertise in policy development methods.
• Strong research, analytical, and communication storytelling skills.
• Proficiency in workforce data interpretation and simulation tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation abilities.
• Competency in leading cross-functional teams and fostering consensus.