Employee Development Principal Consultant

Job Objective

Manage and lead the development and implementation of a robust Talent Management strategy within Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority (ADAA) including but not limited to Learning and Development, Performance Management, and Career Management in line with global best practices to support ADAA’s objectives.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Strategy and Planning
• Develop and manage the implementation and update of the section related policy, procedures manual, delegation of authority, systems user manuals and standard forms, and ensure compliance across the Authority and alignment with ADAA’s overall policies and procedures.
• Develop and manage the implementation, and update of the section’s strategic, budget and procurement, and operational plans ensuring alignment with the department and sector’s strategy and objectives, and ADAA’s mission and vision.
• Ensure effective cascading of the department and sector’ strategy and objectives, and ADAA’s mission and vision into the section’s strategic, budget and procurement, and operational plans to achieve ADAA’s overall objectives.
• Develop the section’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in line with ADAA’s overall objectives and ensure individual KPIs are met to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Operations (with sub-headings)
  
  

Talent Management Strategy:

• Develop and manage the effective and efficient implementation of a talent management strategy focusing on workforce capabilities, skills and competencies, learning and development, assessment, performance review, succession planning, career development and talent mobility in coordination with the concerned ADAA’s organizational units to drive continuous improvement in line with the current and future requirements of ADAA.
• Conceptualize and lead the shaping of a learning culture that reflects ADAA values and drives performance, collaboration, thought leadership and learning.
• Provide thought leadership to HR team and business leaders to ensure the best development solutions are leveraged to meet the needs of the Authority; design programs that motivate, reward, retain and produce desired business results.
• Manage the effective implementation of the Emiratisation strategy by the developing UAE national employees and enhancing their efficiency and skills.
• Drive the development, implementation of an organization-wide competency model that can be leveraged at all points in the employee lifecycle.
  
  

Learning and Development:

• Manage and lead the preparation and implementation of the employees’ annual training and development plan and allocate budgets in accordance with the needs of the respective ADAA’s organizational units.
• Design and manage the delivery of training programs and professional development programs to improve the performance of employees in order to achieve ADAA’s objectives and raise the efficiency of the workforce.
• Manage and lead the training needs analysis in cooperation with ADAA’s organizational units to identify gaps and design individual development plans for the employees.
• Manage the implementation of the state-of-the-art Learning Management System (LMS) which will support the establishment of a modern Learning and Development function in ADAA.
• Manage and lead the competencies and skills assessment of employees to identify areas for improvement, and development of necessary training programs to enhance their competencies level.
  
  

Performance Management:

• Manage ADAA’s performance management system including planning and implementation of performance management cycle in accordance with the HR policies and procedures and in line with HR Strategy.
  
  

Career Management:

• Manage the development and implementation of job succession plan in coordination with ADAA’s organizational units in accordance with HR strategy, policies and procedures.
• Manage the development and implementation of ADAA’s career planning, coaching and mentoring programs in line with the overall HR strategy, and ADAA’s vision and mission.
• Manage and lead talent identification of High Potential (HIPO) employee who need to be nurtured and groomed for career progression whilst driving employee development initiatives to support employee growth across the Authority
• Talent Management and Development
• Manage the effective achievement of assigned section operational goals through effective leadership by setting individual objectives, managing performance within the section, and developing and motivating the team to maximize performance.
• Monitor a section’s training plan to ensure that the team attends all trainings and development activities required for the role for continuous performance improvements.
• Conduct performance evaluation of subordinates against KPIs by monitoring individual performance, reviewing progress reports, recommending corrective actions and providing overall assessment to support the achievement of ADAA’s overall objectives.
• Manage team workload within the section through the appropriate delegation of work.
• Motivate subordinates, especially focusing on developing capabilities of UAE National employees, to develop a motivated and high performance team.
• Corporate
• Ensure employee adherence and compliance with all ADAA corporate policies, procedures and guidelines (HR, IT, Procurement, Finance, Health and Safety etc.) within the assigned section.
• Manage and review section’s related correspondence such as e-mails, memos, and letters to ensure professionalism, completeness and accuracy of information.
• Manage the retention, documentation, preservation, and archive of section’s related physical and electronic records in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Manage any section related queries and ensure that required response and support are provided to relevant ADAA’s organizational units and employees as and when required.
• Ensure relevant technologies used within ADAA are utilized by employees in order to optimize work efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with ADAA’s values, Code of Business Conduct and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value driven culture within the Authority.
• Ensure the implementation of the relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures, in the performance of duties within the assigned section.
• Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
• Ensure that all reports are prepared accurately, submitted timely and meet ADAA requirements and quality standards.
• General
• The level of performance should reflect the academic qualification, type of courses in the field of specialization, employee job level, and the level of productivity.
• The academic and professional certificates required and approved by ADAA should be acquired within the period specified and based on the employee’s Individual Development Plan.
• Perform the task and responsibilities independently unless an approval or directive was obtained to delegate the task to other employees in case of incapability to perform the tasks and responsibilities.
• Ensure teamwork, collaboration and dedication in performing duties.
• Showcase a strong leadership to the team members.
• Knowledge and awareness about the capabilities of the subordinates and showcase a strong knowledge in the field of specialization.
• Provide the required support and guidance to the subordinates.
• Take responsibility of the decisions made.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Level 3 Associate Diploma in Learning and development.
• 10 - 12+ years of relevant experience in the field of “Employee Development” with preferably 6 years in supervisory role.