Join the Department of Community Development (DCD), Abu Dhabi as the Program Manager - Abu Dhabi Region

About DCD

The Department of Community Development (DCD) is the custodian of Abu Dhabi's social sector agenda. We are committed to the social welfare of everyone who calls Abu Dhabi home and strive to raise the quality of services in the sector, creating an inclusive and cohesive society in the Emirate. Our mission is to promote a sustainable society and economy that is transparent and responsive to the needs of Abu Dhabi's diverse and growing community. We work to regulate, empower, and monitor the social and community development sector, ensuring quality, effective, and accessible care and services for our people.

Purpose of the Job

The core purpose of this role is supervising the development and implementation of life quality improvement programs across specified regions of Abu Dhabi.

You will ensure that all improvement programs are executed efficiently, align with the approved strategy, unify partners' efforts, and achieve their desired social impact objectives based on geographical monitoring framework outputs.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Oversight: Supervise the implementation of improvement programs across Abu Dhabi regions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and performance indicators.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Ensure coordination and integration among various internal and external partners (including government and social sector entities) to prevent implementation delays and address challenges.
• Planning & Reporting: Manage the development of detailed improvement plans and programs. Review progress reports, analyze challenge results, and submit recommendations for strategic decisions and corrective actions.
• Data Management: Oversee the updating of databases related to program status, challenges, escalations, and implementation results.

Candidate Success Profile

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree is desirable.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or another recognized project management certification is mandatory.
• Advanced degrees (Master’s or Ph.D.) are a strong plus.

Experience

• Minimum 9 years of experience in hands-on program or project management, including 4 years in a managerial position.
• Experience in delivering infrastructure, community development, or social sector projects. Previous exposure to public sector or government-related projects is an asset.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Arabic fluency is required; English proficiency is essential.
• Proficient in project planning tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet).
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders.