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Vice President – Emiratization

aldar
Companyaldar
CategoryHR & Recruiting
LocationAbu Dhabi
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelExecutive
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted26 Jun 2026
Last verified9 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (lever)
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Description
JOB PURPOSE Custodian for Emiratization strategies' organic and nonorganic growth across the board   Manage the implementation of Emiratization programs such as Nafis program through entities   Review bottlenecks, develop mitigation plans, and recommend solutions to meet the Emiratization Targets   The role is only for UAE National    ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the implementation of the Nafis program and monitor entities progress against the set annual intake strategy   Raise periodic reporting on Entities’ performance against the set plans   Recommend initiatives around organic and non-organic growth of Emiratization strategies across the board   Feed the talent Acquisition vertical with the Emiratization strategies, red flags, improvement areas   Work and collaborate with government stakeholders and bridge the gap to ensure an effective Emiratization program   Plan and build mitigation strategies, review bottlenecks, and recommend solutions to achieve the Emiratization objectives within the company   Understand the Emiratization legalities and make strategies accordingly within the organization     RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Min of 10+ years of experience in a Human Resources / Emiratization programs position within a leading regional organization in the Emiratization department.   YOE IN MANAGERIAL POSITION Min of 2+ years   FIELD OF EXPERIENCE Previous experience in the HR division of a company with 800+ employees   Experience in sourcing and recruiting candidates across all organizational levels   Experience in management of Emiratization programs   TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Existing relationships with critical third-party HR and recruiting firms   In depth knowledge of human resource management best practices   Excellent interviewing skills   Excellent communication skills (verbal, written) to effectively engage across the different layers of the organization   Excellent negotiation skills   Strong conflict resolution skills   QUALIFICATION Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent is required   HR-related certificates (e.g., PHR, SPHR, etc.)