Section Head - Dubai - Dubai

The Section Head - Media Talent Development is responsible for developing the strategy and roadmap for DPC's Talent Programs.

This role involves developing programs such as internships, rotation programs, and mentorship programs, working with universities, colleges, senior members across GDMO, and other media entities to fulfill this.

The Section Head - Media Talent Development is also ultimately responsible for providing training and growth opportunities for young talent within Dubai.

This includes developing the Talent Programs Executive(s) team, in both technical and soft skills, using on-the-job training as well as in-person or online classroom training.

Key Focus Areas

• 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.

Talent Programs Relationship Development

• 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.

Program Development and Implementation

• 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.

Job Specifications

• 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.

Experience Required

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• A minimum of 3 years leading and managing teams.