Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
Senior Specialist – Special Projects
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic DevelopmentUnited Arab Emirates8 hours ago
Full-timeProject Management, Strategy/Planning +1

Job Purpose:

The role aims to provide technical support and oversight for the Chairman’s special projects by monitoring project execution to ensure objectives are achieved within the defined timeline and budget.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Provide technical oversight of the overall management of special executive projects, including HH Briefing Packs for Their Highnesses and Excellencies.
  • Supervise and follow up on the execution of special executive projects, ensuring executive-level quality aligned with senior leadership expectations.
  • Review project requirements to ensure availability of all relevant data and inputs.
  • Ensure application of internal quality standards for special executive projects.
  • Monitor execution of projects requiring rapid response and timely delivery for senior leadership.
  • Develop and produce executive content for special projects aligned with leadership expectations.
  • Design presentations for executive-level special projects.
  • Ensure presentations are delivered clearly and professionally to H.E. the Chairman.
  • Coordinate with Strategy & Performance sector to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Coordinate with Communications & Marketing Office to ensure alignment with corporate identity standards.
  • Analyze and transform data into clear and innovative executive content for decision-makers.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the direct manager.


Technical Competencies:


  • Relationship Management: Intermediate
  • Stakeholder Management: Intermediate
  • Content Development: Intermediate
  • Reporting Development: Intermediate
  • Economic Knowledge: Intermediate


Behavioral Competencies (Government Framework):


  • Strategic Thinker: Advanced
  • Influential Decision Maker: Advanced
  • Collaborative Professional: Advanced
  • Talent Developer: Advanced
  • Results Achiever: Advanced
  • Customer Champion: Advanced
  • Transformation Enabler: Advanced
  • Innovation Explorer: Advanced


Experience:

Experience in technical oversight and execution of special projects for senior leadership, ensuring delivery within timelines and budgets.


Minimum Years of Experience:

Nationals with 3 years of experience (Bachelor/Higher Diploma)