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 <p>
  <strong>
   Education:
  </strong>
  A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is often preferred. Procurement certifications such as CIPS, CPSM etc. also beneficial
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
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  <strong>
   Experience
  </strong>
  : A minimum of 7 years&rsquo; experience in Strategic Sourcing / Category Management roles within a relevant industry e.g. Banking, Financial Services, Government etc. Ideally category management experience in primary spend Categories such as Professional Services &amp; IT Telecoms &amp; AI
 </p>
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  <br/>
 </p>
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  <strong>
   Skills:
  </strong>
  Strong analytical skills, stakeholder management, negotiation skills, and commercial acumen are essential. Additionally, experience in team leadership and project management is beneficial.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Role Purpose:
  </strong>
  The Category Manager is responsible for end‑to‑end ownership of assigned spend categories, leading the development and execution of category strategies that deliver sustainable value, cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and supplier performance in an Investment environment. The role acts as a strategic business partner to senior stakeholders across investment, corporate, and platform functions, translating business demand into compliant, commercial, and value‑driven sourcing outcomes.
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  <strong>
   Key Responsibilities:-
  </strong>
 </p>
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  <strong>
   Category Strategy &amp; Value Creation
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Define and execute
   <strong>
    multi‑year category strategies
   </strong>
   aligned to organizational, investment, and portfolio priorities.
  </li>
  <li>
   Identify and realize value levers including
   <strong>
    cost optimization, demand management, supplier consolidation, innovation, and risk reduction
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead category performance tracking, benefits realization, and periodic strategy refresh cycles based on market and business changes.
  </li>
 </ul>
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  <strong>
   Sourcing &amp; Commercial Leadership
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Lead complex, high‑value sourcing initiatives (RFPs, RFQs, negotiations and contract awards) for relevant categories (e.g. advisory, professional services, IT, data, finance operations).
  </li>
  <li>
   Design optimal
   <strong>
    sourcing and engagement routes
   </strong>
   including single/sole sourcing, frameworks, and Master Framework Agreements (MFAs).
  </li>
  <li>
   Act as a senior commercial advisor for supplier negotiations and commercial terms.
  </li>
 </ul>
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  <strong>
   Stakeholder &amp; Demand Management
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Partner closely with senior business leaders, investment teams, finance, legal, risk, and compliance to understand current and future demand.
  </li>
  <li>
   Translate complex business requirements into sourcing strategies that balance
   <strong>
    commercial value, risk, speed, and regulatory compliance
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide advisory input on market trends, supplier capabilities, and cost drivers impacting investment and financial operations.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Governance &amp; Compliance
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Ensure all category and sourcing activities are fully aligned with procurement policy, delegation of authority, and regulatory expectations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support audits, governance reviews, and policy enhancements related to category management and sourcing activities.
  </li>
  <li>
   Act as a role model for ethical sourcing, transparency, and strong procurement governance.
  </li>
 </ul>
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Procurement Category Manager

Emirates Investment Authority

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Purpose</b></h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
The Talent Acquisition Manager is responsible for designing and executing a forward-looking, digitally and AI enabled talent acquisition strategy that ensures the organization attracts world-class investment and corporate talent. The role leads end-to-end hiring across the organisation. This includes driving a strong Emiratization agenda and ensuring alignment with the organization's long-term workforce strategy.</b></h3><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
This position plays a critical role in transforming the recruitment function through AI-driven sourcing tools, automation, workforce analytics, and HR chatbots, ensuring an optimized, data-rich, and candidate-centric recruitment experience suitable for a sovereign wealth fund operating in global financial markets.</b></h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Strategic Responsibilities</b></h3><p></p><ul><li><br>
Develop and execute an enterprise-wide <b>Talent Acquisition Strategy</b> that supports long-term capability needs with a clear strategy on sourcing qualified talent from the industry</li><li>Lead the <b>digital transformation of recruitment</b>, integrating AI-enabled screening, predictive analytics, automated workflows, and talent intelligence to enhance quality of hire and reduce cycle times.</li><li>Drive a proactive <b>Emiratization hiring strategy</b>, providing opportunities for UAE National talent.</li><li>Partner with senior leadership, business heads, and the HR team to forecast workforce needs and translate them into structured hiring plans.</li><li>Drive the <b>Employer Branding Strategy</b>, positioning EIA as an employer of choice locally and globally by leveraging institutional brand equity, digital content, talent communities, and industry partnerships.</li><li>Establish governance for all talent acquisition processes, ensuring alignment with internal policies, Board governance, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>(In conjunction with relevant corporate functions) define and maintain a governance framework for AI in Talent Acquisition, covering data usage, vendor selection, performance monitoring, and improving / phasing-out tools that no longer meet quality or risk standards.</li><li>Ensure hiring complies with data privacy regulations, and EIA policies, including transparency, fairness, non-discrimination, and candidate due-process standards.</li><li>Build Human In the Loop processes to ensure recruitment related roles remain augmented (not displaced) by AI augmented as well ongoing human skill development in talent acquisition</li><li>Lead <b>manpower planning and workforce demand forecasting</b> in collaboration with business leaders and Finance, ensuring alignment with investment strategy and approved headcount plans.</li><li>Support <b>organization design and role structuring</b>, including job design, span of control, and headcount optimization.</li><li>Manage and monitor the <b>Talent Acquisition budget</b>, ensuring cost-effective hiring, vendor spend discipline, and alignment with approved workforce plans.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Core Responsibilities</b></p><p></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
 </b><b>1. End-to-End Recruitment Management</b><b>
</b></h3><ul><li>Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle: job design, sourcing, assessments, interview management, offers, onboarding, and post-hire integration.</li><li>Ensure <b>AI-augmented candidate screening and shortlisting</b> using ATS algorithms, skill-based matching, and chatbot-enabled candidate engagement.</li><li>Maintain strong hiring processes for senior, specialist, and investment roles including due diligence, reference checks, and assessment centre management.</li><li>Embed competency-based and behaviour-based selection methodologies aligned with organizational values and investment-industry expectations.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
2. Talent Intelligence, Analytics &amp; Reporting</b></h3><ul><li>Build and maintain advanced <b>Talent Acquisition dashboards</b> covering hiring trends, pipeline analytics, time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, source effectiveness, and workforce forecasting.</li><li>Apply <b>predictive analytics</b> to analyse attrition risks, talent gaps, and long-term hiring needs.</li><li>Provide market insights on compensation, investment sector mobility, and talent availability.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
3. Emiratization &amp; National Talent Development</b></h3><ul><li>Lead targeted strategies to identify, attract, assess, and onboard UAE Nationals across all business units.</li><li>Establish partnerships with universities, scholarship programs, and government entities to build strong national pipelines.</li><li>Align hiring practices with Emiratization KPIs, national reporting requirements, and relevant governance structures.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
4. Employer Branding &amp; Talent Pipelines</b></h3><ul><li>Build global and local talent communities for ongoing talent needs such as UAE National investment professionals.</li><li>Promote internships, analyst programs, early careers initiatives, and UAE National rotational programs.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
5. Vendor &amp; Technology Management</b></h3><ul><li>Oversee partnerships with recruitment agencies, executive search firms, assessment vendors, and technology providers.</li><li>Evaluate and implement <b>AI, automation, and recruitment-tech platforms</b> (ATS, CRM, assessment tools) to enhance efficiency and decision quality.</li><li>Ensure vendor performance meets agreed-upon SLAs and governance requirements.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
 6. Manpower Planning, Budgeting &amp; Organization Design</b></h3><ul><li>Execute annual and multi-year manpower planning cycles and translate approved plans into hiring roadmaps.</li><li>Partner with Finance to manage recruitment-related budgets, track spend, and optimize cost efficiency.</li><li>Support organizational structure changes, role creation, and headcount approvals in line with governance requirements.</li><li>Provide data-driven insights on workforce capacity, hiring prioritization, and organizational effectiveness.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
6. Governance, Compliance &amp; Quality Assurance</b></h3><ul><li>Work with relevant internal functions such as Risk Management, Legal, IT and HR Enablement to ensure all recruitment practices comply with Emiratization requirements, audit guidelines, and internal HR policies.</li><li>Maintain detailed documentation for audits, risk reviews, and process transparency.</li><li>Reduce hiring-related risks through strong controls, structured assessments, and data accuracy.</li><li>Ensure best practice management of AI tools including transparency, bias management, and accountability.</li><li>Monitor and validate AI and algorithmic models used in Talent Acquisition, including performance, accuracy, and fairness metrics; manage recalibration, retraining, or retirement where needed.</li><li>Maintain documentation of AI models and tools used in recruitment, including purpose, data sources, key assumptions, known limitations, and controls.</li><li>Undertake regular audits or AI-enabled processes to monitor for bias, accuracy, privacy and acceptable use</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
People &amp; Leadership Responsibilities</b></h3><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the Talent Acquisition team to ensure capability growth, AI literacy, and operational excellence.</li><li>Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, service excellence, and accountability.</li><li>Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management and business leaders on workforce planning, hiring decisions, and market insights.</li><li>Build strong cross-functional relationships with HR, Legal, Finance, Risk, Audit, and Investment teams.
</li></ul><p><b>Requirements</b></p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Education &amp; Qualifications</b></h3><p></p><ul><li><br>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.</li><li>Master&rsquo;s degree or professional certifications (CIPD, SHRM, ATD) preferred.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Experience Requirements</b></h3><p></p><ul><li><br>
<b>8-12 years </b>of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least<b> 3 years in a managerial role.</b></li><li>Solid experience of recruitment for indirect and direct investment professionals in a regulated environment as well as corporate functions for financial services organisations.
</li><li>Experience predominantly gained in-house ideally in a Sovereign Wealth Fund, investment / asset management company, investment bank.
</li><li>UAE inhouse experience</li><li>Experience using <b>AI, automation, and data analytics</b> in recruitment.</li><li>Strong track record managing Emiratization programs.</li></ul></div>

Talent Acquisition Manager (UAEN)

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)

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  Key Accountabilities
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   Ensure all legal documentation, fund/DPM structures, and investment contracts comply with UAE and international regulations
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   Work closely with compliance, risk, and finance teams to assess legal risks
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   Lead interactions with regional and international regulators
  </li>
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   Develop legal frameworks to enhanc e governance and legal compliance
  </li>
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   Support dispute resolution and litigation matters related to investments and corporate governance. Discretionary Portfolio Management (DPM)
  </li>
  <li>
   Fund Management, Technology, International Risk and Compliance
  </li>
 </ul>
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Senior Legal Counsel

Apex Group

<div><div>The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world&rsquo;s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.</div><div></div><div>
Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.</div><div></div><div>
That&rsquo;s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply &lsquo;empower&rsquo; you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.</div><div></div><div>
Take the lead and we&rsquo;ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.</div><div></div><div>
For our business, for clients, and for you</div><div></div><div>
AVP &ndash; Client Services, Fund Administration</div><div></div><div>
Role Location: Qatar</div><div>
Department: Client Services</div><div>
Reporting Line: Head of Client Services</div><div>
Employment Type: Full Time</div><div></div><div>
The Role &amp; Key Responsibilities:</div><div></div><ul><li>
Support the onboarding of fund, SPV and corporate structures, including coordination of documentation, KYC/AML requirements, and internal approvals.</li><li>
Act as a central point of coordination between clients, internal teams, and external service providers (legal, auditors, banks, sharia advisors)</li><li>
Assist in structuring discussions for open-ended and closed-ended funds, corporate vehicles and special purpose structures.</li><li>
Support the development and refinements of Apex&rsquo;s regional service offerings, including fund administration, corporate services, governance, and family office solutions</li><li>
Track pipeline activity and support internal coordination to progress opportunities from initial discussion through onboarding.</li></ul><div>
Skills Required:</div><ul><li>
At least 2-3 years plus experience preferably in fund administration, corporate services, professional services, consulting or financial services, preferably in a client-facing or onboarding role.</li><li>
Understanding of fund and corporate structures, including open-ended funds, closed-ended funds (PE/VC), SPVs, and holding companies</li><li>
Exposure to client onboarding, KYC/AML processes, and regulatory documentation.</li><li>
Experience supporting proposals, RFPs, or client pitches is strongly preferred.</li><li>
Interest in or exposure to Islamic finance and Sharia-compliant structures is an advantage.</li></ul><div></div><ul><li>
Strong PC skills including Word, Excel and Macros in Excel (Experience is required).</li><li>
Proactive and willing to drive things forward.</li><li>
An ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines.</li><li>
Flexible in work approach due to nature of the role to meet client deliverables.</li><li>
Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills.</li><li>
Ability to multi-task and work in a pressurised environment.</li><li>
Capacity to problem-solve and ability to deal with complex issues.</li><li>
A participative management style that aims to motivate staff and develop their skills and capabilities.</li></ul><div>
What you will get in return:</div><ul><li>
A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory</li><li>
The ability to define a function of the Apex Business in State of Qatar</li><li>
Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on revenue and sales pipeline.</li><li>
Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global product line.</li><li>
The opportunity to innovate, improve process and really make a difference.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Additional information:</div><div>
We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made based on skills, qualifications and experiences.</div><div>
We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.</div><div>
For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit <div>https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/</div></div><div></div><div>
Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.</div><div></div><div>
Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.</div></div><div></div>

Client Services Manager, Fund Administration - Qatar

<div><div><b>JOB PURPOSE</b>:</div>
<div>
Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of In-Country Value (ICV) strategies to maximize local economic contributions in the UAE</div>
<div>
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external partners, and government entities to align ICV efforts with EGA's bold aspiration to increase our contribution to the local economy, and overall corporate strategy, while optimizing cost, mitigating risks and ensuring compliance.</div>
<div>
Develop and grow local business and manufacturing including SMEs in UAE to boost the local economy and industry</div>
<div><b>
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:</b></div>
<div><b>
ICV Strategy and Business Development</b></div>
<ul><li>Lead in-depth analysis of EGA procurement data, market trends, and local opportunities to develop and implement robust ICV strategies aimed at increasing local content across projects, including backward integration to reduce dependency on external sourcing.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Collaborate with procurement and business areas to integrate ICV from planning stages, identifying opportunities for new local industries where EGA may co-invest or lead.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Develop business cases for ICV-related initiatives, including partnerships for local supplier development, and ensure alignment with corporate strategy through coordination with Strategy &amp; Corporate Development.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Steers localization and award-weighting decisions across ~USD 1.8B/year and ~30,000 PO lines at EGA to maximize UAE value retention in line with MoIAT&rsquo;s AED 300B 2031 industrial target.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Prioritize and mature opportunities for local business growth including SMEs to support EGA operational and corporate requirement.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Attract suppliers of all categories for materials and services to establish manufacturing facilities and service centers in UAE.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Influences EGA end users for sourcing toward UAE-made solutions while safeguarding quality, cost, delivery and develops supplier ecosystems (qualification, dual-sourcing, resilience).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Monitor and review the EGA ICV model in place and recommend improvements where applicable.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Support initiatives related to Make it in the Emirates.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Support build EGA&rsquo;s SME program end-to-end (policies, database, IT capture, adoption with end users), partners with government to enable SMEs, and coaches SMEs on cost/quality/delivery/ESG to be tender-ready.</li></ul>
<div><b>
Stakeholder Engagement and Supplier Development</b></div>
<ul><li>Coordinate meetings, workshops, and engagements with internal stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, government entities and external partners to promote EGA's ICV strategy and foster collaborations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Support a cross-company (Procurement, Operations, Finance, Legal, ESG) ICV agenda with one direct report and engage in multi-function delivery with external partners (MoIAT/OEMs/SMEs/MIITE).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participate in industry conferences to promote EGA's ICV.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Establish supplier development programs, providing training, education, and support to enhance local suppliers' capabilities.</li></ul>
<div><b>
Risk Assessment and Compliance</b></div>
<ul><li>Develop and revise ICV and SME related policies, processes, and procedures periodically, aligning with industry leaders.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Co-shapes national ICV policy with MoIAT and continuously updates EGA ICV policies/procedures and governance to raise ICV year-on-year.</li></ul>
<div><b>
Reporting and Performance Management</b></div>
<ul><li>Monitor, measure, and report on ICV and SME performance, spend, and project progress, generating insightful data analyses and dashboards for senior leadership.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Set and track KPIs for ICV and SME , focusing on local value creation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure compliance with internal ICV and SME policies and contribute to continuous improvement projects using Lean methodology.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Plan and manage supplier events aimed at recognizing supplier and promoting awareness of key initiatives such as In-Country Value (ICV), Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and Responsible Sourcing.</li></ul>
<div><b>
System/Process Improvement and Digitalization</b></div>
<ul><li>Liaise with IT to propose and implement system enhancements for ICV and SME tracking, supplier qualification, and data gathering.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities where advanced manufacturing, digital tools, or automation can increase local production capability and supplier competitiveness.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Explore with international OEMs, technology providers, and academic institutions to promote joint ventures or partnerships that localize advanced technologies in the UAE.</li></ul>
<div>
Environment, Health &amp; Safety</div>
<ul><li>Comply with all relevant EHS policies, procedures, and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.</li></ul>
<div><b>
Team Leadership</b></div>
<ul><li>Lead and mentor junior team members (e.g., analysts) in ICV initiatives, providing on-the-job training and performance feedback ensuring knowledge transfer and best practices.</li></ul>
<div><b>
AUTHORITY/ DECISION MAKING:</b></div>
<ul><li>Explore &amp; authorize supplier lists and ICV-related decisions subject to alignment with senior leadership.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Engage with internal and external stakeholders to explore opportunities, develop roadmaps for projects and recommend projects for further development to Strategy &amp; Corporate Development (S&amp;CD) team.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Follow EGA&rsquo;s Delegation of Authority for all other actions, escalating complex issues to senior leadership.</li></ul>
<div><b>
QUALIFICATIONS &amp; SKILLS:</b></div>
<div><b>
Minimum Qualifications:</b></div>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Sustainability, or equivalent.</li></ul>
<div><b>
Minimum Experience:</b></div>
<ul><li>8-10 years&rsquo; experience in supply chain, procurement, business development, or sustainability, with at least 3-5 years in data analytics, ICV/responsible sourcing programs, or related roles in metals/mining industry.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Track record in local supplier development and manufacturing development.</li></ul>
<div><b>
Skills:</b></div>
<ul><li>Strong data analytical skills, including category spend analysis and market trend evaluation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), SAP, and supply chain tools/systems.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Understanding of aluminium industry challenges, market trends, and standards</li></ul>
<ul><li>Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and presentation skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement and relationship building.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to work under minimal supervision, prioritize tasks, and drive initiatives with agility and structure.</li></ul></div><div></div>

Manager - ICV

Aventus

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Chief Strategy &amp; Growth Officer (CSGO)
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Job Title:
  </strong>
  Chief Strategy &amp; Growth Officer (CSGO)
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Directorate:
  </strong>
  Strategy &amp; Growth
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Reports to:
  </strong>
  Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Location:
  </strong>
  United Arab Emirates (UAE)
 </p>
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  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Reporting structure
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Direct supervision of:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Executive Vice President (EVP) &ndash; Commercial
  </li>
  <li>
   Senior Vice President (SVP) &ndash; Regulation
  </li>
  <li>
   SVP &ndash; Demand Forecasting
  </li>
  <li>
   SVP &ndash; Integrated Planning
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Indirect supervision of:
  </strong>
  All Strategy &amp; Growth employees
 </p>
 <p>
  Job summary
 </p>
 <p>
  Our client is a
  <strong>
   major, government-backed power and water sector organisation
  </strong>
  at the centre of national infrastructure and the clean-energy transition. The Chief Strategy &amp; Growth Officer (CSGO) shapes long-term system strategy and market design while enabling near-to-long-term growth.
 </p>
 <p>
  The role leads three critical capabilities:
  <strong>
   Sector Strategy, Commercial, and Regulation
  </strong>
  , acting as a principal advisor to the CEO and Board Committees on sector strategy, tariff/market evolution, and growth pathways that ensure security of supply at least cost and accelerate the transition to cleaner energy.
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Main roles and responsibilities
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  1) Strategy and leadership
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Serve as the CEO&rsquo;s lead advisor on sector strategy, growth options, and market evolution; translate national energy policy into executable strategies and portfolios.
  </li>
  <li>
   Set the Strategy &amp; Growth roadmap, performance framework, and risk posture; ensure integration with Operations, Assets, Finance, and Legal.
  </li>
  <li>
   Champion a data-driven culture; ensure modelling transparency and &ldquo;single source of truth&rdquo; assumptions across forecasting and planning.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  2) Sector strategy (Demand Forecasting and Integrated Planning)
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Oversee development of robust power and water demand forecasts (annual and in-year updates) and ensure timely communication to internal and external stakeholders.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead integrated resource/system planning (future capacity and system requirements), including scenario design, techno-economic modelling, and evaluation of new technologies and bilateral options.
  </li>
  <li>
   Govern model standards, inputs, assumptions, and validation processes; mandate auditability and change control.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure clear hand-offs from long-term planning to Commercial and Operations (operational planning is not in scope).
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  3) Commercial (Customer Management, Energy Trading and Business Development)
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Direct customer strategy for regulated and unregulated customers, including account planning, bespoke commercial structures, and satisfaction insights.
  </li>
  <li>
   Govern energy trading activity (near-term trades and interconnection opportunities) in line with market rules, risk limits, and least-cost objectives; approve trading frameworks and counterparties.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead business development for new commercial initiatives (new products, bilateral agreements, cross-border opportunities) in coordination with Legal, Governance, Risk &amp; Compliance (GRC), and Finance; ensure bankable, value-accretive deals.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  4) Regulation (Economic Regulation and Technical Regulations)
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Own the organisation&rsquo;s position on economic regulation (price control constructs, market mechanisms) and technical regulations in collaboration with key system stakeholders.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead engagements with authorities on methodology and rules; ensure internal readiness and compliance with approved market designs.
  </li>
  <li>
   Anticipate regulatory risk/opportunity and drive evidence-based proposals that strengthen sustainability and cost efficiency.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  5) Stakeholder and sector advocacy
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Build trusted senior relationships across regulators, sector entities, generators/producers, interconnector partners, and key customers; represent the organisation in high-stakes forums and consultations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Communicate complex model outputs and regulatory proposals in clear, non-technical language for executive and Board decisions.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  6) Governance, risk and performance
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Establish governance across forecasting and planning.
  </li>
  <li>
   Set commercial and trading risk limits with Finance/Treasury and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM); ensure pre-trade approvals and post-trade performance reporting.
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive continuous improvement, capability building, and succession planning across the Strategy &amp; Growth directorate.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  Standard leadership responsibilities
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Develop directorate strategy, policies, and procedures aligned to organisational objectives; refresh as needed.
  </li>
  <li>
   Coach, mentor, and develop leaders and teams; create a strong performance and talent pipeline.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead annual budget planning and performance reporting for the directorate.
  </li>
  <li>
   Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and practices using international leading practice and change-management disciplines.
  </li>
  <li>
   Promote and ensure alignment to organisational values (sustainability, integrity, collaboration, innovation).
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Job requirements
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Emirati Nationality with UAE Family Book
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  Minimum education
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Master&rsquo;s degree in Economics, Engineering, Finance, or related field (Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Public Policy (MPP) preferred).
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  Minimum experience
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Minimum
   <strong>
    16 years&rsquo;
   </strong>
   progressive experience in power and water sector strategy, market design and regulation, system planning, or commercial leadership.
  </li>
  <li>
   At least
   <strong>
    5 years
   </strong>
   in an executive leadership role within a complex, multi-stakeholder utility/energy environment.
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrated track record in
   <strong>
    integrated resource planning
   </strong>
   ,
   <strong>
    market/regulatory change
   </strong>
   , and
   <strong>
    high-value commercial outcomes
   </strong>
   .
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Key competencies
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Behavioural:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Drive organisational excellence
  </li>
  <li>
   Encourage continuous learning
  </li>
  <li>
   Build effective relationships
  </li>
  <li>
   Communicate with impact
  </li>
  <li>
   Adopt a strategic mindset
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Technical:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Sector strategy and scenario planning
  </li>
  <li>
   Integrated resource/system planning and modelling
  </li>
  <li>
   Demand forecasting and analytics governance
  </li>
  <li>
   Economic regulation and price control design
  </li>
  <li>
   Technical regulations
  </li>
  <li>
   Energy markets and trading
  </li>
  <li>
   Business development and partnership structuring
  </li>
  <li>
   Stakeholder engagement and communication
  </li>
  <li>
   Strategy and business planning
  </li>
  <li>
   Negotiation
  </li>
  <li>
   Sector knowledge
  </li>
  <li>
   Technical writing
  </li>
  <li>
   Project/programme management
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
 </p>
</div>


Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer

Modon

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Job Title:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  Business Excellence &ndash; Manager
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Location:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  Abu Dhabi
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Job Purpose:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  The Business Excellence Manager drives a culture of excellence across the organization by implementing and governing excellence frameworks, process improvement initiatives, and performance management systems. The role ensures measurable improvements, alignment with strategic objectives, and sustainable operational effectiveness across all business units, including Asset Management, Property Management, Community Management, and Facilities Management.
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Key Responsibilities:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Excellence Frameworks &amp; Standards
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Develop, implement, and maintain organizational excellence frameworks (EFQM, global best practices).
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure alignment with internal policies, regulations, and national excellence standards.
  </li>
  <li>
   Facilitate internal assessments and readiness programs for excellence awards.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Process Definition, Improvement &amp; Operational Efficiency
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Map, define, and optimize processes via platforms like ARIS.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead end-to-end process reviews using Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
  </li>
  <li>
   Identify inefficiencies, implement improvement initiatives, and facilitate Kaizen events.
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate with IT/digital teams on automation opportunities and solutions.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Technology &amp; Digital Transformation
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Leverage digital tools to improve business excellence, process efficiency, and performance management.
  </li>
  <li>
   Implement enterprise platforms (workflow systems, dashboards, document management).
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Performance Management
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Develop corporate KPIs, scorecards, and reporting systems.
  </li>
  <li>
   Monitor organizational performance and provide actionable insights.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Strategy Alignment &amp; Implementation
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Translate strategic goals into initiatives, improvement projects, and operational plans.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support business case development and strategic prioritization.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Quality Management &amp; Compliance
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Implement and monitor quality management systems.
  </li>
  <li>
   Conduct audits and drive corrective/preventive actions.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Capacity Building &amp; Culture Development
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Design and deliver training, workshops, and coaching to embed a culture of excellence.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Reporting &amp; Governance
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Use analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik) for dashboards and reporting.
  </li>
  <li>
   Maintain governance structures for improvement programs.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Qualifications:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s in Business Administration, Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
  </li>
  <li>
   Master&rsquo;s or MBA preferred.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
  </li>
  <li>
   EFQM Assessor certification.
  </li>
  <li>
   ISO Lead Auditor / Quality Management certification.
  </li>
  <li>
   Project Management Professional (PMP).
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Experience:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   7&ndash;10 years in business excellence, operational excellence, quality, or performance management.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience in Asset, Property, Community, or Facilities Management.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven track record implementing excellence frameworks and measurable performance improvements
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
 </p>
</div>


Business Excellence Manager

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