Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title: Deputy Assistant Minister – Social Impact & Community Engagement (Emirati)
Entity: Confidential (Federal Entity)
Location: Dubai, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time, Senior Leadership
The Deputy Assistant Minister (DAM) leads national programs that strengthen the UAE's social fabric through community development, volunteering, CSR alignment, and social services innovation
. The role partners with federal and local entities, private sector, NGOs, and community leaders to deliver measurable societal impact aligned to the UAE Government's strategic priorities.
- Strategy & Policy: Co-develop national strategies for volunteering, CSR, and community services
, ensuring alignment with UAE vision and federal priorities. - Oversee policy frameworks, standards, and regulatory guidance for CSR governance, social investment, and volunteer management
. - Program Leadership: Design and scale flagship initiatives (e.g.,
volunteer corps, corporate impact pledges, social care innovation labs, community resilience programs
). - Build public–private–civil society partnerships
; mobilize CSR funding and in‑kind support for national priorities. - Stakeholder Engagement – Convene federal/local entities, NGOs, academia, youth councils, and private sector
; chair inter‑agency working groups. - Represent the Ministry in cabinet committees, international forums, and donor/partner platforms
. - Governance & Performance: Establish KPIs, dashboards, and impact measurement systems for programs and CSR/volunteering ecosystems.
- Drive compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement across delivery partners.
- Service Excellence & Inclusion: Champion citizen‑centric services for vulnerable groups and promote inclusion, accessibility, and community wellbeing
. - Embed digital platforms for volunteer matching, CSR reporting, and citizen engagement.
- Leadership & Culture: Lead high‑performing teams; mentor Emirati talent; foster a data‑driven, collaborative, and ethical culture.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Policy, Social Work, Sociology, Public Administration, Business, or related field
. - 12 to 15+ years relevant experience in social development, CSR/ESG, community programs, non‑profit/government
, including 5+ years in senior leadership. - Proven track record in multi‑stakeholder program delivery
, policy development, and impact measurement
.
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