Organizational Development Specialist

1 week ago

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Nathan & Nathan Full time

Job Title:
Organizational Development Specialist

Reports To:
HR OD Consultant

Location:
Abu Dhabi

Contract Type:
Full-Time | 12-Month Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced
HR Organizational Development (OD) Specialist
to support a leading government entity in
Abu Dhabi on a 12-month contrac
t. This could convert into a full-time role. The role will focus on driving organizational effectiveness through change management, talent and leadership development, culture initiatives, and performance improvement. The ideal candidate will bring strong OD expertise, data-driven decision-making, and hands-on experience in fostering employee engagement within dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Development & Change Management

  • Design and implement OD strategies to enhance organizational performance.
  • Lead change management initiatives, including communication, training, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Support restructuring, transformation, and culture change projec
    ts.

Talent & Leadership Development

  • Assess competency gaps and coordinate targeted learning and development programs.
  • Facilitate leadership development, coaching, and succession planning initiatives.
  • Contribute to career development frameworks and internal mobility strategi
    es.

Employee Engagement & Culture

  • Develop and execute engagement strategies and action plans from survey results.
  • Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).
  • Act as a culture champion, aligning behaviors with organizational valu
    es.

Performance Management

  • Enhance and monitor performance management frameworks.
  • Train managers and employees on goal-setting and feedback processes.
  • Analyze performance data and recommend improvemen
    ts.

Data & Analytics

  • Leverage data insights to support OD strategies and interventions.
  • Conduct organizational assessments, surveys, and focus groups.
  • Track and report KPIs for OD, engagement, and development initiativ
    es.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field (Masters preferr
    ed).
  • 8+ of relevant experience in OD, or related disciplines.
  • Proven knowledge of OD, change management, and talent development best practices
    .
  • Strong background in performance management and engagement strategies.
  • Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
  • Professional certifications (SHRM-CP/SCP, CIPD, OD certifications) are an advantage
    .
  • Arabic/Expats
    preferred
    .

Competencies

  • Strategic Thinking, Analytical & Problem Solving
  • Collaboration & Influence.
  • Project Management
  • Communication & Facilitation
  • Emotional Intelligence.
  • Continuous Lea
    r
    ning

Technical Skills / Tools

  • HRIS (Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle preferred)
  • Survey Tools (Qualtrics, Culture Amp)
  • Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & PowerPoint)

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