Specialist Programs and applications

Job Description

Specialist Programs and applications

Job Objective

Assist in the development and implementation of the digital transformation plan within UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA) including but not limited to the design, development, testing, and efficient delivery of solutions and business applications, and end to end configuration of enterprise applications initiatives in accordance with the IT Policies and procedures in order to meet UAEAA’s mandates and strategy.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Strategy and Planning
• Assist in the development, implementation, and update of the section related policy, procedures manual, delegation of authority, systems user manuals, and standard forms, and ensure alignment with UAEAA’s overall policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development, 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 UAEAA’s mission and vision.
• Ensure to meet individual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Operations (with sub-headings)
  
  

IT Governance And Strategy

• Assist in the implementation of IT policies, procedures and operational standards for IT Infrastructure in accordance with industry’s best practices and implement across UAEAA to achieve maximum efficiencies and synergies in IT applications.
• Assist in maintaining, monitoring and updating all applications, projects documentations, user and admin manuals and guidelines to ensure up-to-date and easy accessibility of information.
  
  

IT Enterprise Application

• Assist in developing smart technical solutions and applications that will facilitate and enhance UAEAA’s operations.
• Assist in maintaining, monitoring and updating the systems, programs and applications to ensure their efficiency and sustainability.
• Assist in the end-to-end application implementation including but not limited to requirements specifications, workflow planning, testing, and pre and post live implementation support and ensure alignment with the defined parameters.
• Assist in the several in-house on-going projects to support business requirements.
• Assist in implementing effective measures for data integrity, security, and access control to ensure data confidentiality and protection in accordance with information security standards.
• Assist in conducting blueprint/process workshops for architecture and application design processes, and documenting gaps between requirements and system capabilities.
• Assist in evaluating the selection of enterprise solution options based on cost, quality, and technical specification parameters for review and approval.
• Talent Management and Development
• Ensure completion of required trainings and certification programs in order to keep current with job requirements and ensure continuous performance improvements.
• Obtain timely performance review assessments for midyear and annual performance review and ensure to meet the set KPIs.
• Keep current with updated information relevant to the role to ensure standard performance level is achieved.
• Contribute to knowledge dissemination/sharing to build internal capabilities of the team and maximize their effective performance.
• Contribute to the development of UAE National employees in line with the objectives of the Authority and its Emiratization strategy.
• Corporate
• Ensure adherence and compliance with all UAEAA corporate policies, procedures and guidelines (HR, IT, Procurement, Finance, Health and Safety, etc.).
• Prepare section’s related correspondence such as e-mails, memos, and letters to ensure professionalism, completeness and accuracy of information.
• Retain, document, preserve, and archive section’s related physical and electronic records in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Respond any section related queries and provide required support to relevant UAEAA’s organizational units and employees as and when required.
• Utilize relevant technologies used within UAEAA in order to optimize work efficiency.
• Demonstrate compliance with UAEAA’s values, Code of Business Conduct and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value driven culture within the Authority.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
• Contribute to the preparation and submission of timely and accurate statements and reports to meet department requirements, and quality standards.
• Co-operate in the implementation of the relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures, in the performance of duties.
• 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 UAEAA 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.
  
  

Requirements Minimum

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
  
  

Professional Experience

• 0 – 3 years of relevant experience.
  
  

Language Proficiency Proficiency in Arabic and English.