Section Head - Media Talent Development

Job Functions:

Skill:

·       Develop the strategic roadmap for Talent Programs, in line with the overall GDMO strategic vision

·       Work collaboratively with Directors and Managers across GDMO, specifically with regards to developing and providing internship, rotation and mentorship opportunities for talent programs

·       Manage the Talent Programs Executive(s) in their day-to-day work, providing technical skills support and direction to ensure smooth and successful delivery of results and strategic projects/initiatives in line with the GDMO strategic vision

·       Provide metrics and supporting documents to Strategy and Excellence, to support with the monthly KPI reports

·       Develop talent within the Talent Programs team through on-the-job training and other training (online and classroom), covering both technical and soft skills

·       Manage the DPC Talent Programs budget, and ensure expenses are tracked and recorded

·       Develop the strategy and roadmap for Talent Programs, in line with the GDMO vision, to identify, nurture and integrate talent within the media industry through collaborations with universities and collegesIdentify strategic university and college partnerships to collaborate with on talent programs, internship opportunities, rotation programs and mentorship within the media industry

·       Develop relationships with universities to provide opportunities for training, internships, rotation programs and mentorship for young talent

·       Develop relationships with other government entities to provide opportunities for internships, rotation programs and mentorship for young talent

·       Develop programs in collaboration with the selected universities

·       Design, develop and implement a rotation program for talent, working with other media entities to provide talent a comprehensive experience through the industry

·       Design, develop and implement internship opportunities for talent within GDMO

·       Design, develop and implement mentorship opportunities for talent with Directors and Senior Managers across GDMO

·       Source and select young talent for the programs, working with universities and colleges to communicate program opportunities with talent so as to attract applications and interest within them

·       Manage the young talent development programs by periodically evaluating feedback from all involved parties, including individuals selected for programs, mentors, Directors, Senior Managers, universities, colleges etc

Key Interactions & Nature of Interaction

Internal:

·          Collaborate with Directors and Senior Managers to provide opportunities for involvement within the talent programs

·          Collaborate with Strategy & Excellence to work on strategic projects and initiatives, ensure process excellence and adhere to KPI achievement and reporting

External:

·          Collaborate with universities and colleges for the development of talent programs

·          Collaborate with media entities for involvement and opportunities within the talent programs

Technical Skills

·       Expert: Knowledge of media communications and the press industry

·       Expert: Knowledge of talent development, people development, program development and learning & development

·       Proficient: Knowledge of existing regulatory laws and procedures within UAE

·       Proficient: Command of written and spoken Arabic and English

Behavioural Competencies

·       Proficient: Effective communication

·       Proficient: Leading and inspiring others

·       Advanced: Decision making and problem solving

·       Proficient: Financial awareness

·       Proficient: Team Management and People Development

·       Advanced: Evoking and Disseminating Positive Energy

Job Requirements:

·       A minimum of 3 years leading and managing teams

·       A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a similar role

·       Bachelor’s degree Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Education, or a related field