Section Head - Environment Policy and Regulations

Policy Development and Supervision:
Lead the creation and implementation of comprehensive environment-wide policies and regulations, engaging effectively with CLIENT sectors, divisions, and external stakeholders.

Government Policy Review:
Oversee the analysis of government policies, strategies, regulations, and initiatives to incorporate environmental considerations where necessary.

Integration and Analysis:
Coordinate Environmental Analysis and Economics Division to integrate multi-criteria analysis outputs into the development of environment-wide policies and regulations.

Stakeholder Engagement:
Manage stakeholder interactions, both internally and externally, to ensure alignment, integration, and understanding of environmental policies and regulations.

Facilitation and Communication:
Conduct facilitation sessions and meetings with decision-makers and stakeholders to address concerns, build support, and integrate knowledge into policy development.

Position Papers and Recommendations:
Draft CLIENT position papers to represent CLIENT's stance on environmental matters and support decision-making with well-informed recommendations.

Advisory Role:
Provide strategic advice to CLIENT leadership on environmental policies, regulatory analysis, and government plans to influence decision-making.

Technical Reporting:
Prepare technical reports and presentations as directed by the Director of Environment Policy & Regulations and Climate Change, documenting policy development, recommendations, and key findings.

Coordination with Key Sectors:
Work closely with the Environment Quality Sector and Terrestrial & Marine Biodiversity Sector to support the development of relevant policies and regulations.

Additional Duties:
Perform any other tasks as required by the reporting manager.

Strategic Planning:

• Define long-term and short-term strategies, goals, and objectives for the section, ensuring alignment with CLIENT's strategic vision.

• Execute the section's plans effectively and propose KPIs for measuring progress.

Budget Management:

• Develop and monitor the section's budget, coordinating with relevant divisions for optimization.

• Analyze financial data to ensure operations remain within the approved budget.

Corporate Performance Management:

• Provide strategic guidance to achieve section objectives.

• Communicate annual objectives and KPIs clearly to all team members.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify performance improvement opportunities.

People Management:

• Identify training and development needs for the team.

• Ensure sufficient staffing to meet section goals.

• Offer constructive feedback and contribute to performance assessments.

• Support the achievement of Emiratisation goals by recruiting, developing, and retaining UAE nationals.

Governance:

• Establish section-specific policies and procedures in line with CLIENT's standards.

• Ensure compliance with HR, legal, risk, and quality assurance guidelines.

• Support policy audits to maintain regulatory compliance.

Management Reporting:

• Lead the preparation of periodic reports for submission to relevant stakeholders.

Technology Management:

• Identify technological needs and ensure cost-effective implementation of processes.

Information Security:

• Ensure compliance with the Information Security policy among all team members.

Change Management:

• Drive change management initiatives within the section and ensure communication aligns with the approved plan.

Professional Development:

• Actively pursue professional development opportunities to enhance leadership and technical skills.

• Participate in performance reviews and integrate feedback for growth.

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS):

• Ensure all team members understand and comply with OHS policies.

• Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain a safe work environment.

• Address hazards and incidents promptly to promote a proactive safety culture.

Business Continuity:

• Provide expert technical support during emergencies to ensure preparedness, effective response, and business continuity.

• Contribute to the organization's resilience and recovery strategies during crises.