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INSEAD

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 <strong>
  Job Description
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 The Degree Programmes team at INSEAD is dedicated to delivering world-class educational experiences across our renowned MBA, EMBA, and specialized Master's/Executive Master's programmes. Encompassing key areas such as Admissions, the Career Development Centre, Student Life, and Programmes Management, the team works collaboratively to attract top talent, support participants' professional growth, and create a vibrant and engaging experience. Together, they ensure the seamless delivery of transformative learning journeys that prepare future leaders to thrive in a global environment.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 INSEAD is seeking an
 <strong>
  Assistant Director, Employer Engagement
 </strong>
 to join our
 <strong>
  Degree Programmes
 </strong>
 Department. This is a full-time, permanent contract position based at our Asia Campus in Singapore. A hybrid working model is in place &ndash; 3 days on campus, 2 days from home.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  About The Job
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Reporting to Director, Employer Engagement, you will be a key member of our team dedicated to enhancing job opportunities for MBA and Working Professional students, as well as alumni, within the Asia region. Your primary responsibilities will include establishing, growing, and maintaining relationships with companies and organisations across relevant sectors. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in increasing company interactions with students through various platforms and events.
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 <br/>
 <strong>
  Your role within the team
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Develop and execute the employer engagement plan of the allocated sector(s) and/or location(s) taking into account labour market outlook and various students' preferences and profiles to deliver career opportunities for students and participants
  </li>
  <li>
   Build and cultivate of recruiting relationships within allocated sector(s) and/or location(s) including alumni
  </li>
  <li>
   Craft and deliver of sector advisory content and events throughout the students' journey (discovery and interview preparation inclusive) in collaboration with the Career Coaches and CDC Operations; including 1-on-1 and 1-to-many advisory sessions with students and participants
  </li>
  <li>
   Co-create and collaborate with counterparts across campuses to ensure consistency across campuses
  </li>
  <li>
   Craft and plan on campus recruitment strategy for their allocated sector(s) and/or location(s), conceptualizing and delivering events in various formats with the support of CDC Operations
  </li>
  <li>
   To advocate for students recruiting and marketing via presentation at recruiting events where necessary
  </li>
  <li>
   To keep abreast of market developments and to keep informed relevant team members of CDC
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   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  The ideal candidate profile
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  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  Knowledge, Skills And Experience Required
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in a related field.
  </li>
  <li>
   Higher education, Master degree in business, HR, training/counselling or related field is a plus.
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   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Work Experience
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  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Minimum of 6 years of experience in either:
  </li>
  <ul>
   <li>
    B2B business development experience, corporate recruiting as an in-house recruiter and/or outplacement of international executives;
   </li>
   <li>
    Training and career counselling of international executives/high potentials; or
   </li>
   <li>
    An Executive search professional.
   </li>
  </ul>
  <li>
   At least 2 years of recent, relevant experience working within the startup, scaleup and Tech, Media and Telecom (TMT) sector.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience of working in a fast-moving international environment.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ideally, some experience in recruiting of high potentials and of the MBA/MIM labour market.
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  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Competencies
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  <br/>
 </strong>
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  <li>
   Strong team player.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to operate across many different cultures and geographies.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to see the big picture but also address the daily operational issues.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to set and demonstrate high standards of quality and professionalism.
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to handle Students, Recruiters, Heads of Business Units within Corporates and Alumni..
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  </li>
 </ul>
 Kindly submit your application along with a CV in English.
</div>


Assistant Director, Employer Engagement

Emirates Nature-WWF

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Abu Dhabi/Dubai &ndash; Hybrid Model</div></div><div></div><div><div>
Full time</div></div><div></div><div><div>
February 17, 2026</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>
TYPE OF CONTRACT</b><div>
:</div></div><div>
Full time</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
LOCATION</b><div>
:</div></div><div>
Abu Dhabi/Dubai &ndash; Hybrid Model</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
UNIT</b><div>
:</div></div><div>
Conservation &ndash; Global Projects</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
DIRECT REPORTS TO</b><div>
:</div></div><div>
Associate Director &ndash; Global Projects</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
DIRECT REPORTS</b><div>
:</div></div><div>
N/A</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
CLOSING DATE</b><div>
:</div></div><div>
March 15, 2026</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
COMMENCEMENT DATE</b><div>
:</div></div><div>
Q2 2026</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><p>
JOB SUMMARY</p><div><p>
The Assistant Programme Manager &ndash; Global Projects will play a key coordination and delivery role in the management of a new international programme under Emirates Nature&ndash;WWF&rsquo;s conservation portfolio, names Building Community Resilience to Natural Hazards across the Asia Pacific, which will oversee a programmatic approach to deliver nature based solutions for to build the resilience of people and nature.</p>
<p>
The role focuses on programme coordination, grant management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic alignment across international partners, including WWF network offices and IFRC country programmes in the Philippines, Indonesia, Solomon Islands, and Fiji. The Assistant Manager will ensure effective programme oversight, strong governance, high-quality reporting, and alignment with Emirates Nature&ndash;WWF&rsquo;s conservation strategy.</p>
<p>
Working closely with the Associate Director &ndash; Global Projects and internal programme teams, the role supports strategic implementation rather than strategy ownership, ensuring funded initiatives deliver measurable impact while strengthening partnerships, mobilising additional resources, and contributing to organisational learning</p></div></div></div><div><div><p>
BACKGROUND</p><div><div>
<p>
Emirates Nature is a UAE environmental non-governmental charity, established in 2001 under the Honorary Founder and President H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan as a legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed&rsquo;s vision for the United Arab Emirates. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the Ruler&rsquo;s representative in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of Environmental Agency &ndash; Abu Dhabi (EAD) Board of Directors.</p>
<p>
We operate with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah and are governed by a local board of directors.</p>
<p>
Emirates Nature works in association with WWF, one of the world&rsquo;s largest and most respected independent conservation organizations. Emirates Nature-WWF has been active in the UAE for two decades and is renowned for its commitment to biodiversity conservation, habitat protection, sustainable development, and community engagement. Some of our flagship projects include marine conservation initiatives to protect coral reefs and marine species, wildlife conservation programs focusing on endangered species such as Arabian oryx and sea turtles, habitat restoration projects in critical ecosystems, and sustainable development initiatives aimed at mitigating climate change impacts and promoting eco-friendly practices across various sectors.</p>
<p>
It is our organizational objective to ensure a high performing workforce within our offices with highly efficient, skilled members all of whom will be unilaterally focused on supporting and delivering conservation activities to our stakeholders within the UAE.</p>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><p>
MAJOR DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p><div><p><b>
Grant &amp; Programme Coordination</b></p>
<ul>
<li><p>Support the management and coordination of the UAE Aid Agency funded BCRN programme, ensuring effective implementation, reporting, and compliance.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Coordinate programme and in-country activities across WWF network offices and IFRC partners in Asia-Pacific countries.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Monitor programme milestones, deliverables, and reporting timelines.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Ensure alignment between programme outputs and Emirates Nature&ndash;WWF&rsquo;s strategic objectives.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Oversee and coordinate the delivery of programme outputs such as research, case studies and more to ensure high quality content and internal alignment.</p>
</li>
</ul><p><b>Stakeholder Engagement &amp; Partnerships</b></p>
<ul>
<li><p>Maintain day-to-day coordination with WWF offices, IFRC partners, donor stakeholders, and implementing organisations.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Facilitate communication between partners to ensure programme coherence and effective collaboration.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Support preparation of donor updates, programme briefings, and stakeholder presentations.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Represent Emirates Nature&ndash;WWF in coordination meetings, workshops, and programme forums as required.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Organize, coordinate and implement events to raise awareness on impact, programme objectives, and partnership.</p>
</li>
</ul><p><b>Strategic Alignment &amp; Impact Integration</b></p>
<ul>
<li><p>Support integration of programme insights into organisational strategy and planning processes.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Contribute to updating impact frameworks and tracking programme outcomes.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Assist in identifying emerging risks, opportunities, and strategic implications for the organisation.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Provide analysis and briefing materials to inform senior leadership decision-making.</p>
</li>
</ul><p><b>Monitoring, Evaluation &amp; Reporting</b></p>
<ul>
<li><p>Coordinate programme reporting requirements, including donor reporting and internal updates.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Ensure consistent documentation, data collection, and impact measurement across partner organisations.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Track progress against KPIs and flag implementation risks early.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Support evaluation processes and lessons learned integration.</p>
</li>
</ul><p><b>Governance, Risk &amp; Compliance</b></p>
<ul>
<li><p>Ensure programme delivery adheres to donor requirements, internal governance standards, and WWF network protocols.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Support risk identification and mitigation strategies across programme implementation.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Maintain accurate documentation and records for audit and reporting purposes.</p>
</li>
</ul><p><b>Internal Coordination &amp; Communication</b></p>
<ul>
<li><p>Work closely with finance, legal, conservation, fundraising, communications, and operations teams to ensure integrated programme delivery.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Regularly update workplans, leadership and project delivery tools to track progress on programme activities.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Support internal communications to keep staff informed about programme progress and impact.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Contribute to knowledge sharing and organisational learning initiatives.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Coordinate and review deliverables linked to marketing, communication and content development.</p>
</li>
</ul><p><b>Resource Mobilization</b></p>
<ul>
<li><p>Work closely with the Resource Mobilization lead to support communication, outreach, and content development to continue to raise funds for the programme.</p>
</li>
</ul></div></div></div><div><div><p>REQUIREMENTS</p><div><p><b>
Experience:</b></p>
<ul>
<li><p>Minimum of 5&ndash;7 years of experience in programme/project management support roles, with at least 2&ndash;3 years of hands-on project management support within an NGO, preferably in environmental or conservation sectors.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Demonstrated ability to manage programme budgets, donor reporting, and financial oversight of large-scale projects.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Prior experience in the Asia-Pacific region with a good understanding of local environmental regulations and cultural contexts is a plus.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Experience working with international NGOs, development agencies, or environmental programmes preferred.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Experience managing multi-stakeholder partnerships and donor-funded programmes.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Familiarity with climate resilience, conservation, or sustainable development initiatives is desirable.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Experience working in the Asia-Pacific region or with international programme coordination is an advantage.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Adaptability, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills are a must.</p>
</li>
</ul></div></div></div><div><div><p>EDUCATION/SKILLS</p><div><p><b>
Education:</b></p>
<ul>
<li><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in environmental science, international development, business administration, sustainability, or a related field.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Master&rsquo;s degree in a relevant discipline is advantageous.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Relevant certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are highly desirable.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Additional certifications in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&amp;E) or data analytics related to programme delivery are an advantage.</p>
</li>
</ul><p><b>Skills:</b></p>
<ul>
<li><p>Strong programme coordination and grant management skills, with experience supporting complex multi-stakeholder initiatives across geographies.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Proven ability to manage partnerships with international NGOs, donors, and technical partners, demonstrating cultural awareness and diplomatic stakeholder engagement.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Experience supporting monitoring, evaluation, and reporting processes, with the ability to translate programme data into clear insights and donor-ready updates.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Good understanding of programme governance, compliance requirements, and risk awareness within donor-funded or conservation-related initiatives.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with confidence preparing reports, presentations, and stakeholder communications.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and cross-functional coordination effectively.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Familiarity with climate resilience, conservation, or community-based development programmes is advantageous.</p>
</li>
<li><p>Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently while supporting collaborative team environments.</p>
</li>
</ul></div></div></div><div><div><p>COMPETENCIES</p><div><div>
<p><b>
Emirates Nature&ndash;WWF Focus:</b><br>
Places organisational impact and conservation outcomes above individual priorities.</p>
<p><b>
External Orientation:</b><br>
Maintains awareness of global environmental trends and partnership opportunities.</p>
<p><b>
Delivering Quality Outcomes:</b><br>
Ensures timely, high-quality programme delivery and reporting.</p>
<p><b>
Building Working Relationships:</b><br>
Develops effective collaborations across cultures, sectors, and geographies.</p>
<p><b>
Communicating Effectively:</b><br>
Communicates clearly with diverse stakeholders and across organisational levels.</p>
<p><b>
Leading Change:</b><br>
Supports adaptive programme implementation and continuous improvement.</p>
<p><b>
Managing Resources:</b><br>
Ensures responsible use of financial and organisational resources.</p>
<p><b>
Strategic Thinking:</b><br>
Understands broader strategic context while focusing on effective implementation.</p>
</div>
<div><div><div><div><p>Values</p></div><div><br>
<p>
Behavior Description</p></div></div><div><br>
<div>
<p><b>Innovation</b></p></div><br>
<div>
<ul><li>Impact driven</li>
<li>Balance between proactivity and reactivity</li>
<li>Plan but not over-plan</li>
<li>Implement innovatively with a future driven mindset.</li>
<li>Being courageous</li>
<li>Embedding MTP with impact at scale</li></ul></div><br>
</div><br>
<div><div><p><b>Experiment &amp; Solution Driven</b></p></div><br>
<div>
<ul><li>Embrace decision making process based on adaptive management.</li>
<li>Ensure all changes in decisions do not move away from original goal and MTP</li></ul></div><br>
</div><br>
<div><div><p><b>Adaptability</b></p></div><br>
<div>
<ul><li>Entrepreneurial</li>
<li>Keeping to the ambition/vision/goal and MTP</li>
<li>Ensure we are meeting the plan to achieve goals whilst adapting tactical plans along the way</li></ul></div><br>
</div><br>
<div><div><p><b>Together we are stronger</b></p></div><br>
<div>
<ul><li>Working together as a matrix organization to implement strongly</li></ul></div><br>
</div><br>
<div><div><p><b>Integrity &amp; Trust</b></p></div><br>
<div>
<ul><li>Be confident</li>
<li>Believe in success</li>
<li>Retain high level of ethics</li></ul></div><br>
</div><br>
</div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><p>WORKING RELATIONSHIPS</p><div><p><b>
Internal:</b> Strategy &amp; Growth Unit, Conservation Programmes, Fundraising, Communications, Operations, Finance.</p>
<p><b>
External:</b> UAE government stakeholders, WWF international offices, IFRC partners, regional programme partners, consultants, and donors.</p></div></div></div><div><div><p>
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</p><div><p>
Emirates Nature-WWF is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and offer a flexible and diverse place of employment.</p>
<p>
Emirates Nature-WWF staff participate wholeheartedly in general activities and events that require the full support and participation of all staff members, whether the focus of any particular event or activity has any bearing on the job description and assigned project objectives and activities.</p></div></div></div><div><div><p>
HOW TO APPLY</p><div><p>
Please send your application consisting of a cover letter explaining why you are the right candidate to work with EN-WWF and your CV with the subject <b>&lsquo;Application for Assistant Programme Manager &ndash; Global projects&rsquo; </b>to the attention of Ms Magdalena Tayoun on careers@enwwf.ae before 15th March 2026.</p>
<p>
Emirates Nature reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior this date.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Assistant Programme Manager – Global Projects

Confidential

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  <strong>
   Executive Assistant - UAEN - Abu Dhabi
  </strong>
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 </p>
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  Provide day-to-day administrative support to the department Director to ensure a smooth execution of all daily activities. Provide administrative and logistical support, follow up on relevant reports, effectively manage administrative tasks, manage schedules and office documents, and other tasks related to facilitating the administrative component of the Director&rsquo;s activities.
 </p>
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  <strong>
   <u>
    Administrative support
   </u>
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Ensure smooth and effective execution of all daily activities relating to the Director by managing time and tasks effectively, coordinating meetings, following up on incomplete tasks and aligning key deliverables.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide administrative and logistical support by proactively ordering and categorizing digital and physical paperwork.
  </li>
  <li>
   Continuously follow-up on relevant reports and projects in the pipeline.
  </li>
  <li>
   Effectively manage a diverse range of administrative tasks (e.g. correspondences, agendas, logistics etc.,) to provide a smooth schedule and enhance the office work efficiency.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage schedules and organize meetings according to the Director&rsquo;s request and proactively follow-up on re-scheduling and other minor irregularities.
  </li>
  <li>
   Assist in coordinating communications and thus nurturing the relationship with key stakeholders, delegations, and visitors by arranging meetings and organizing business trips.
  </li>
  <li>
   Methodically manage office documents and records and ensure that all documents are securely stored and protected.
  </li>
  <li>
   Draft letters and official correspondences as per the direction of the Director.
  </li>
  <li>
   Greet and receive visitors of the Director, inform the Director and ensure that required attention and hospitality are provided to the visitors.
  </li>
  <li>
   Work collaboratively with other Executive Assistants, ensuring up-to-date knowledge on processes and policies relating to all necessary administrative drafts.
  </li>
  <li>
   Other duties as applicable to the role.
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Executive Assistant

<div>
 <strong>
  Job Description
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 With more than 14000 people around the globe, GHD is one of the world&rsquo;s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Project Director Architecture
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 We are seeking an accomplished Project Director with an Architecture background to lead the delivery of a major, highly complex, master-planned, multi-discipline development. The role requires deep expertise in large-scale mixed-use communities, encompassing residential, hospitality, commercial, recreational, cultural, and educational facilities, delivered within a coordinated program environment.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 The Project Director will provide strategic, technical, commercial, and people leadership across all phases of the project lifecycle with a focus on Architecture, ensuring alignment with client objectives, regional business strategy, and global best practice.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Key Responsibilities
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  Strategic and Commercial Leadership
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Contribute towards achieving regional financial and growth targets, with full accountability for a major Operational Area, Market Sector, or Project/Program portfolio within a complex regional environment.
  </li>
  <li>
   Influence and support the development and execution of the Business Group&rsquo;s strategic business plan, including market positioning, capability development, and pursuit strategy for major opportunities.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead commercial governance across assigned projects, including fee strategy, scope management, change control, risk exposure, and margin performance.
  </li>
  <li>
   Act as a key contributor to major bids and pursuits, including oversight of design strategy, resourcing, program, and commercial inputs.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide overall leadership and direction for large, multi-discipline project teams, ensuring the successful delivery of multiple, interrelated building typologies under a unified master program.
  </li>
  <li>
   Oversee all project phases from master planning and concept design through detailed design, authority approvals, tender, construction, and handover.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure time, cost, quality, and safety performance targets are achieved across all assigned projects and programs.
  </li>
  <li>
   Establish and maintain robust project governance, reporting, risk management, and decision-making frameworks appropriate to complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage interfaces between architecture, engineering, landscape, infrastructure, sustainability, cost management, and specialist consultants to ensure integrated outcomes.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Program and Project Delivery
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Provide overall leadership and direction for large, multi-discipline project teams, ensuring the successful delivery of multiple, interrelated building typologies under a unified master program.
  </li>
  <li>
   Oversee all project phases from master planning and concept design through detailed design, authority approvals, tender, construction, and handover.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure time, cost, quality, and safety performance targets are achieved across all assigned projects and programs.
  </li>
  <li>
   Establish and maintain robust project governance, reporting, risk management, and decision-making frameworks appropriate to complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage interfaces between architecture, engineering, landscape, infrastructure, sustainability, cost management, and specialist consultants to ensure integrated outcomes.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Technical and Design Leadership
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Serve as Technical Lead on high-profile, complex, or multi-discipline projects, providing architectural oversight and ensuring design intent is maintained across all stages.
  </li>
  <li>
   Apply deep technical expertise and global best practices to resolve highly complex, novel, or unprecedented challenges.
  </li>
  <li>
   Approve and champion the use of innovative design approaches, digital tools, delivery methodologies, and emerging technologies in response to market trends and client needs.
  </li>
  <li>
   Consolidate and leverage innovative solutions developed across projects to deliver broader regional and organizational benefit.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Client, Stakeholder and Authority Engagement
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Act as a trusted senior advisor to national and international clients, joint venture partners, government entities, and regulatory authorities.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead senior-level client engagement, ensuring alignment on vision, scope, risk, program, and commercial matters.
  </li>
  <li>
   Represent the organization at key client, authority, and industry forums, strengthening relationships and market reputation.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage functional or operational areas, processes, or programs, including dotted-line leadership of discipline leads and project teams where applicable.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide day-to-day people leadership, including resource planning, performance management, mentoring, succession planning, and capability development.
  </li>
  <li>
   Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture that supports innovation, accountability, and professional growth.
  </li>
  <li>
   Communicate project and program strategy, objectives, and context clearly to internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders.
  </li>
  <li>
   Implement, monitor, and enhance operating policies, processes, and procedures, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations, authority requirements, contractual obligations, and delegated authority frameworks.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure adherence to quality management systems, health and safety standards, and ethical and professional obligations.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Skill And Experience Requirements
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   20+ years of industry experience, with 8&ndash;10+ years in the UAE or GCC strongly preferred.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven experience as a Project Director or equivalent senior leadership role on large-scale, multi-discipline developments with multiple building typologies.
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs or portfolios, rather than single standalone projects.
  </li>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s or master&rsquo;s degree in architecture or a related field.
  </li>
  <li>
   Professional registration in Architecture; Project Management certification is an advantage.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong consultancy background with experience across pre-contract and post-contract stages, including authority approvals and construction delivery.
  </li>
  <li>
   Deep understanding of UAE planning, building regulations, and approval processes.
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent commercial acumen, including fee management, risk mitigation, and contractual awareness.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven leadership capability with large, multi-discipline teams across geographically distributed environments.
  </li>
  <li>
   Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
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  At GHD, we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees&mdash;regardless of background, identity, or experience. We believe that diversity drives innovation, and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.
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Project Director-Architecture

New York University

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Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. In line with UAE regulations, Emirati candidates are encouraged to apply</b></p><p></p><p><br>
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) seeks to appoint a Assistant Director, Project Management reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs.</p><p><br>
</p><p>This role serves as the strategic integrator for the division, leading enterprise-level planning, governance, assessment, and resource optimization across eight departments, 80+ FTE, and 2,000+ students.</p><p></p><p><br>
The position provides executive advisory leadership to shape divisional priorities, align operations with institutional strategy, and ensure measurable impact on student success, retention, and engagement. The incumbent drives cross-functional transformation initiatives; establishes governance frameworks for data, communications, professional development, and budget planning; and ensures divisional readiness for accreditation, compliance, and institutional reporting.</p><p></p><p><br>
This role operates at the intersection of strategy, analytics, finance, and organizational development, translating institutional vision into executable roadmaps while building divisional capacity and accountability.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Key Responsibilities:</b></p><p></p><p><i><br>
Divisional Strategy, Governance &amp; Transformation</i></p><ul><li>
Serve as strategic advisor to the Associate Vice Chancellor on divisional planning, performance, and risk</li><li>
Lead the development, execution, and monitoring of the Student Affairs strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with NYUAD and One NYU institutional priorities</li><li>
Establish governance frameworks for cross-departmental initiatives, ensuring clarity of decision rights, accountability, and performance metrics</li><li>
Oversee divisional change management initiatives, ensuring adoption, stakeholder alignment, and measurable outcomes</li><li>
Identify operational risks and performance gaps; develop mitigation strategies and executive-level recommendations</li></ul><p>
 <i>Institutional Effectiveness, Data Strategy &amp; Analytics</i></p><ul><li>
Architect and govern a comprehensive divisional assessment and performance management framework aligned with accreditation and institutional KPIs</li><li>
Provide executive-level analysis of student engagement, retention indicators, learning outcomes, and subpopulation performance trends</li><li>
Lead predictive and exploratory analytics initiatives to identify early intervention opportunities and strategic investment areas</li><li>
Represent Student Affairs in institutional data governance conversations across NYU New York and NYU Shanghai</li><li>
Ensure data integrity, compliance tracking, and reporting accuracy for mandatory training, accreditation, and institutional audits</li><li>
Supervise and develop a graduate analytics team, building internal analytical capacity</li></ul><p>
 <i>Financial Stewardship &amp; Resource Optimization</i></p><ul><li>
Lead the annual divisional planning and budget cycle, aligning financial investments with strategic priorities and measurable outcomes</li><li>
Develop financial modeling and cost-benefit analyses for new initiatives and resource allocation decisions</li><li>
Advise divisional leadership on budget trade-offs, long-term resource planning, and operational efficiencies</li><li>
Establish accountability frameworks to promote fiscally responsible decision-making across departments</li><li>
Partner with Finance to monitor budget performance, forecast risks, and recommend reallocations</li></ul><p>
 <i>Executive Communications &amp; Institutional Positioning</i></p><ul><li>
Define and implement the divisional communications and storytelling strategy to articulate impact, outcomes, and student success narratives</li><li>
Oversee executive communications on behalf of divisional leadership, ensuring alignment with institutional messaging and change priorities</li><li>
Govern divisional digital ecosystem standards (shared drives, portals, sites) to ensure security, efficiency, and knowledge continuity</li><li>
Ensure consistent brand alignment and quality assurance across all internal and external messaging. Lead interdivisional coordination with IR and External communication teams</li></ul><p>
 <i>External Reporting, Accreditation &amp; Institutional Relations</i></p><ul><li>
Lead the production of the Annual Student Engagement Impact Report as a strategic institutional document informing senior leadership and external stakeholders</li><li>
Serve as divisional lead for accreditation data, compliance readiness, and government reporting</li><li>
Represent Student Affairs in cross-campus One NYU initiatives requiring coordinated data, planning, or reporting</li><li>
Engage external partners, accreditation bodies, and peer institutions for benchmarking and best-practice exchange</li></ul><p>
 <i>Institutional Events &amp; Strategic Representation</i></p><ul><li>
Provide executive oversight of divisional participation in high-visibility institutional events (Open Day, Candidate Weekends, re-orientation programs), ensuring strategic alignment and measurable impact</li><li>
Ensure resource optimization and coherent divisional representation at institution-wide initiatives</li></ul><p>
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Qualifications:
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Required Education:</b></p><ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree in higher education appropriate fields</li></ul><p><b>
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7+ years of project management experience
</li><li>Fluency with Microsoft office suite, linked in learning, project management tools</li><li>
Experience working with diverse populations, including familiarity working with international youth</li><li>
Knowledge of assessment within higher education / student affairs context</li><li>
Experience engaging with partners in the UAE</li></ul><p>
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High proficiency in developing and implementing strategic communications campaigns and leveraging data for storytelling</li><li>
Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends, particularly during the academic year</li><li>
Excellent organization, presentation, written communication, and interpersonal skills</li><li>
Passion for community building, working with students and social impact</li><li>
Experience working with diverse populations, including familiarity working with international youth</li><li>
Knowledge of assessment within higher education / student affairs context</li><li>
Experience engaging with partners in the UAE</li></ul>
Additional Information:
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About NYUAD</b></p><p></p><p><br>
NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU&rsquo;s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.</p></div>

Assistant Director, Strategic Initiatives - Student Affairs (Fixed-Term for 3 years)

Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas

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 We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic guest focused Front Office professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.
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 As an Assistant Director of Front Office you are responsible for assisting the Director of Front Office in leading and managing all sections of the Front Office Department in order to ensure the highest standards of service, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as-
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 You should ideally have a degree in the hospitality field with at least three years previous experiences in the Front Office Department within a hotel environment. You must also have fluency in both written and spoken English and an immaculate personal presentation along with the ability to solve problems effectively. You must have knowledge of up selling and maximizing revenues techniques, computer literacy and knowledge of Opera will be highly regarded.
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 The ideal candidate will be a positive and proactive individual with an outgoing, charismatic and approachable character, combined with a high aptitude for customer care, strong leadership skills and the capability to motivate and guide others. You have the ability to develop and build relationships easily, while possessing following additional competencies-
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Assistant Director of Front Office

PROMPT Holding

<p><b>About the Role</b></p><p>We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Executive Assistant &amp; Accounts Officer to support senior management in a fast-paced construction environment. This role requires ownership, confidence, and strong follow-through &mdash; not passive task execution.</p><p>The successful candidate will act as a key support to the Managing Director, ensuring timely approvals, financial accuracy, and operational efficiency.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Prepare and review financial reports, analyses, and summaries with full understanding of content</li><li>Proactively follow up on pending approvals and ensure no operational delays</li><li>Escalate discrepancies or unclear instructions before execution</li><li>Support accounts functions including reconciliations, documentation control, and reporting</li><li>Anticipate management queries and come prepared with clear explanations</li><li>Coordinate across departments to ensure smooth execution</li></ul><p><b>What We&rsquo;re Looking For</b></p><ul><li>Strong sense of ownership and accountability</li><li>Confident communicator who can respond clearly under pressure</li><li>Ability to challenge respectfully and seek clarification when needed</li><li>Fast-paced, solution-oriented mindset</li><li>Minimum 3&ndash;5 years' experience in accounts and executive support</li><li>Experience in construction industry preferred</li></ul><p><b>This Role Is Not Suitable For</b></p><ul><li>Candidates who prefer purely administrative task execution</li><li>Individuals uncomfortable with proactive follow-up and escalation</li><li>Those who require constant direction without independent judgment</li></ul><p><b>What We Offer</b></p><ul><li>Direct exposure to senior leadership</li><li>Growth in a structured, performance-driven environment</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Ability to commute/relocate:</p><ul><li>Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>What is your notice period?</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Executive Assistant &amp; Accounts Officer: 3 years (Preferred)</li></ul>

Executive Assistant & Accounts Officer (High-Performance Environment)

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