Section Head – Environment Policy and Regulations

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Administrative Responsibilities

• 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.

Organizational Responsibilities

• 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.