Section Head - Organizational Development ( UAE National )

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Section Head - Organizational Development to lead organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, and talent development initiatives within a leading government entity in Abu Dhabi. The role is responsible for enhancing organizational effectiveness, driving transformation initiatives, and ensuring the organization's structure, capabilities, and culture are aligned with its strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Organizational Development (OD) strategies, frameworks, and initiatives.
• Oversee organization design, restructuring projects, and organizational effectiveness assessments.
• Manage workforce planning initiatives to ensure alignment between human capital requirements and organizational objectives.
• Lead the review and enhancement of organizational structures, reporting lines, and role accountabilities.
• Develop and maintain job architecture, job descriptions, competency frameworks, and career progression pathways.
• Manage the performance management framework and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct organization-wide studies related to span of control, workforce optimization, productivity, and capability requirements.
• Lead change management initiatives and support transformation programs across the organization.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify organizational challenges and recommend effective solutions.
• Analyze workforce and organizational data to provide strategic insights and recommendations.
• Develop succession planning frameworks and support leadership development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, policies, and organizational governance requirements.
• Lead and mentor the Organizational Development team while fostering a high-performance culture.

Qualifications & Experience

Mandatory Requirements

• UAE National with Family Book.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Human Resources and Organizational Development.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong experience in organizational design, workforce planning, job evaluation, and performance management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field.

Professional certifications such as:

• CIPD
• SHRM-SCP / SHRM-CP
• HRCI
• Prosci Change Management
• Organizational Development Certifications

Key Competencies

• Organizational Design & Restructuring
• Workforce Planning
• Change Management
• Performance Management
• Talent Management & Succession Planning
• Strategic Workforce Analytics
• Competency Framework Development
• Job Evaluation & Job Architecture
• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership & Team Management
• Policy Development & Governance
• Project Management