Strategy Affairs Specialist – UAE National

Job Description

Inspire Selection is recruiting a Strategy Affairs Specialist for a prominent organisation based in Abu Dhabi.This is an excellent opportunity for a UAE National graduate or early-career professional looking to develop their career in corporate strategy, organisational excellence, performance management and project coordination.The successful candidate will support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, monitor organisational performance, coordinate projects and contribute to continuous improvement activities across the organisation. The role offers exposure to strategic planning, performance reporting and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and review of organisational strategies, strategic plans and initiatives.
• Assist in translating strategic objectives into measurable KPIs, action plans and performance targets.
• Monitor strategic performance and prepare management reports, dashboards and presentations.
• Coordinate with internal departments to collect information, track progress and follow up on strategic initiatives.
• Support organisational excellence activities, including process reviews, gap assessments and improvement recommendations.
• Assist with the planning, coordination and monitoring of strategic and operational projects.
• Maintain project documentation, milestones, risk registers, action trackers and progress reports.
• Prepare project updates and analytical materials to support management decision-making.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, document key decisions and monitor agreed actions.
• Contribute to the improvement of organisational processes, reporting standards and project management practices.

Requirements

• UAE National – mandatory.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Management, Economics, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; up to 3 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• An interest in corporate strategy, organisational performance, business analysis or project management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including preparing reports and presentations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different departments.

Desirable Skills

• Previous internship or professional experience in strategy, performance management, project coordination or organisational excellence.
• Familiarity with KPI development, performance dashboards, process mapping or business improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of Power BI, data visualisation or project management tools.
• Relevant certifications in project management, business analysis, strategy or organisational excellence.

The Opportunity

This position would suit an ambitious and analytically minded UAE National seeking to build a career in strategy and organisational development. The successful candidate will gain valuable exposure to strategic initiatives, organisational performance and project delivery within a structured professional environment.

Please note that by applying for this role, your profile will be searchable in our recruitment database. Our consultants may contact you regarding other suitable opportunities.

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