Want to influence the bigger picture? At Saab, you can realise amazing innovations that keep people and societies safe. Together, we can truly make an impact – and your part matters.
The Emiratization Coordinator at Saab UAE will play a key role in supporting the execution of the company’s Emiratization Strategy. This position focuses on implementing initiatives that promote Emirati talent, assisting with partnerships, and ensuring the company’s compliance with Emiratization laws. The coordinator will work closely with various internal and external stakeholders to meet the stra tegic goals of strengthening the local workforce. The role is part of the company’s department for Strategy and will report to the Head of Strategy.
Execute the Emiratization Strategy - implement initiatives and programs that align with the Emiratization goals of the company, ensuring progress in increasing Emirati representation within Saab UAE
Build and maintain partnerships: establish and nurture relationships with academic institutions, government entities, and private sector organizations to create opportunities for Emirati professionals.
Monitor, track and report progress: collect and analyse data related to Emiratization efforts, tracking key performance indicators and reporting on progress to ensure goals are being met.
Stakeholder engagement: collaborate with internal departments and external partners to drive Emiratization initiatives, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned with the company’s objectives.
Ensure compliance: stay updated on Emiratization laws and regulations, ensuring that all actions are compliant with UAE labour laws and that the company is meeting legal requirements.
Employee support and retention: work closely with Strategy & HR to support Emirati employee’s professional development programs, offering guidance on training opportunities, career paths, and other retention strategies.
Identify innovative solutions: proactively suggest new approaches to improve the recruitment, development, and retention of Emirati employees
This position requires that you will be approved in a security vetting in accordance to ISO:27001+
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
This role is exclusively for UAE nationals and offers the opportunity to directly contribute to Saab UAE’s commitment to developing local talent and fostering a competitive Emirati workforce.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communication, or related fields.
excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic, with the ability to engage with different stakeholders.
Networking ability to build, maintain and expand networks of contacts across academic institutions, government bodies and industry partners.
1-2 years of experience in a related role, ideally in business administration, communication and/or coordination.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively and ensure timely completion of all assignments.
Team player ability to work independently while also collaborating with teams to achieve Emiratization goals.
Understanding of UAE labour laws: basic understanding of UAE labour laws, particularly those related to Emiratization.
Behind our innovations stand the people who make them possible. Brave pioneers and curious minds. Everyday heroes and inventive troubleshooters. Those who share deep knowledge and those who explore sky-high. And everyone in between.
Joining us means making an impact together, contributing in our own unique ways. From crafting complex code and building impressive defence and security solutions to simply sharing a coffee with a colleague, every action counts. We encourage you to take on challenges, to create smart inventions and grow in our friendly and tech-savvy workspace. We have a solid mission to keep people and society safe.
Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 25,500 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here
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