Talent Acquisition - Contract Term (1 Year)

Role overview

This one-year contract role focuses on coordinating talent development and support activities for UAE Nationals, especially Graduate Trainees and National Trainees. The position works across training, business areas, recruitment, employee relations, and communication teams to help trainees move smoothly through development programmes and into their roles.

Key duties

• Track the development needs of Nationals after they complete training programmes, including Graduate Trainees and National Trainees in administrative or other target roles.
• Make sure training programmes address the needs of Graduate Trainees and National Trainees.
• Manage assigned courses and work with national trainees at different stages of development.
• Confirm that training delivers the competence levels required by target departments, both for current responsibilities and future growth plans.
• Review development programmes for UAE National trainees and employees to ensure they match individual and departmental needs.
• Hold regular review meetings to follow trainee progress, reassess development plans, and decide on next actions for Graduate Trainees in operational and corporate areas.
• Work with management, supervisors, mentors, and other stakeholders to assess progress against agreed outcomes and understand changing training needs, policies, procedures, regulations, and business initiatives.
• Coordinate with the EGA Scholarship team regarding sponsored students assigned to work placement, internship, and summer programmes.
• Collect development plans for students participating in work placement or internship programmes from the relevant areas.
• Partner with internal teams whenever students need exposure through job shadowing, job orientation, or day-out presentations across the company and different education levels.
• Identify external course support needs for Graduate Trainees and take action on approved training course assistance.
• Create purchase requisitions in SAP for approved training course assistance for Graduate Trainee external courses.
• Work actively with business areas and Graduate Trainees to improve engagement and satisfaction.
• Arrange familiarization tours for corporate and operations functions, including customized tours for individual Graduate Trainees when requested.
• Represent the company at career fairs, exhibitions, and recruitment events to attract UAE Nationals.
• Work with business partners to address Graduate Trainee concerns and escalate issues when needed.
• Coordinate with the Main Training Centre so Graduate Trainees attend Future Leader courses and submit assignments on time.
• Follow up with Salary Administration to ensure Graduate Trainees receive increments and other allowances.
• Liaise with Employee Relations on matters related to Graduate Trainees joining National Military Service and any related concerns.
• Coordinate monthly with Corporate Communication to publish activities on EGA social media channels.
• Support summer training initiatives for UAE Nationals.
• Align with Recruitment so Graduate Trainees are assigned according to their qualifications.
• Communicate with Recruitment about upcoming Graduate Trainees to obtain profiles and joining details for follow-up action.
• Ensure Graduate Trainees and relevant areas attend pre-military-service meetings to complete required documents and process steps.
• Coordinate with Business Partners, Employee Relations, and the trainee’s area regarding resignations and next steps.
• Work with Performance Management whenever support is required.
• Collaborate with other team sections to ensure Graduate Trainees transition into roles without disruption.
• Prepare reports and analyse data when requested by other departments.
• Monitor other identified Nationals in administrative roles within their areas.
• Support identified Nationals in administrative roles during progress review meetings.
• Identify Graduate Trainees in various areas to determine whether they are within budget or intended as replacements.

Education and experience

A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, while a higher qualification is preferred. The role also calls for 2 to 4 years of experience in a relevant industry or operational area.

Additional information

This is a contract position based onsite in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The contract term is one year. No salary, stipend, or number of openings was specified in the source.