Principle Consultant – Strategy& Performance

Job Description

Principle Consultant – Strategy& Performance

Job Objective

Manage the implementation of strategic planning and performance management tasks within UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA) including but not limited to managing the provision of support to the execution of strategy and the annual strategic and operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and initiatives, managing corporate performance cycles, and reporting progress of KPIs and initiatives as per the approved strategic plan, to ensure effective and efficient execution of UAEAA strategies and operations.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Strategy and Planning
• Develop and manage the implementation and update of the section related policy, procedures manual, delegation of authority, systems user manuals and standard forms, and ensure compliance across the Authority and alignment with UAEAA’s overall policies and procedures.
• Develop and manage the implementation, and update of the section’s strategic, budget and procurement, and operational plans ensuring alignment with the department and sector’s strategy and objectives, and UAEAA’s mission and vision.
• Ensure effective cascading of the department and sector’ strategy and objectives, and UAEAA’s mission and vision into the section’s strategic, budget and procurement, and operational plans to achieve UAEAA’s overall objectives.
• Develop the section’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in line with UAEAA’s overall objectives and ensure individual KPIs are met to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Operations (with sub-headings)
• Manage the strategic planning activities to ensure the development of strategic plan that support the strategy execution.
• Manage and lead the development of methodologies and process related to strategic planning and performance management.
• Manage and lead the development and review of guidelines and criteria to measure the corporate performance based on the set KPIs and initiatives as per the agreed timeframe.
• Ensure that UAEAA organization units develop and implement their annual strategic and operational KPIs, and action plans including key deliverables and milestones in line with the overall objectives.
• Manage the communication of strategic and operational KPIs and initiatives through internal awareness campaigns and workshops to ensure information is cascaded throughout UAEAA’s organizational units.
• Manage and lead the periodic review of the Corporate Performance Management Cycle by conducting meetings with UAEAA’s organizational units to monitor and follow up corporate performance of initiatives and directives from H.E The Chairman to ensure efficient execution of strategic and operational plans in order to achieve UAEAA’s overall objectives.
• Manage and lead the preparation of UAEAA strategic and operational performance reports in accordance with the approved plan and review reports for submission to H.E The Chairman for review and directions.
• Manage and lead the analysis of corporate performance results, identification of gaps and recommendation of corrective actions in corporation with UAEAA’s organizational units; and ensure to monitor and follow up the implementation of corrective actions and reflect the progress on the strategic and operational performance reports.
• Manage the provision of support to UAEAA’s organizational units’ strategic and operational initiatives and the monitoring of progress to ensure efficient execution of strategic and operational plans and completion of projects as per the agreed timeframe.
• Develop and manage implementation of the strategic and operational log to monitor and follow up progress of the initiatives in coordination with UAEAA’s organizational units and ensure directions from H.E The Chairman are implemented.
• Talent Management and Development
• Manage the effective achievement of assigned section operational goals through effective leadership by setting individual objectives, managing performance within the section, and developing and motivating the team to maximize performance.
• Monitor a section’s training plan to ensure that the team attends all trainings and development activities required for the role for continuous performance improvements.
• Conduct performance evaluation of subordinates against KPIs by monitoring individual performance, reviewing progress reports, recommending corrective actions and providing overall assessment to support the achievement of UAEAA’s overall objectives.
• Manage team workload within the section through the appropriate delegation of work.
• Motivate subordinates, especially focusing on developing capabilities of UAE National employees, to develop a motivated and high performance team.
• Corporate
• Ensure employee adherence and compliance with all UAEAA corporate policies, procedures and guidelines (HR, IT, Procurement, Finance, Health and Safety etc.) within the assigned section.
• Manage and review section’s related correspondence such as e-mails, memos, and letters to ensure professionalism, completeness and accuracy of information.
• Manage the retention, documentation, preservation, and archive of section’s related physical and electronic records in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Manage any section related queries and ensure that required response and support are provided to relevant UAEAA’s organizational units and employees as and when required.
• Ensure relevant technologies used within UAEAA are utilized by employees in order to optimize work efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with UAEAA’s values, Code of Business Conduct and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value driven culture within the Authority.
• Ensure the implementation of the relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures, in the performance of duties within the assigned section.
• Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
• Ensure that all reports are prepared accurately, submitted timely and meet UAEAA requirements and quality standards.
• General
• The level of performance should reflect the academic qualification, type of courses in the field of specialization, employee job level, and the level of productivity.
• The academic and professional certificates required and approved by UAEAA should be acquired within the period specified and based on the employee’s Individual Development Plan.
• Perform the task and responsibilities independently unless an approval or directive was obtained to delegate the task to other employees in case of incapability to perform the tasks and responsibilities.
• Ensure teamwork, collaboration, and dedication in performing duties.
• Showcase a strong leadership to the team members.
• Knowledge and awareness about the capabilities of the subordinates and showcase a strong knowledge in the field of specialization.
• Provide the required support and guidance to the subordinates.
• Take responsibility of the decisions made.

Requirements Minimum

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Strategy or Relevant Field

Professional Certifications

• Certified KPI Professional

Professional Experience10 – 12+ years of relevant experience in Strategy, Performance or Project Management with preferably 6 years in supervisory role.

Language Proficiency Proficiency in Arabic and English.