Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
United Arab Emirates
26th July 2025
2507-1854-60
Job Description
Job Title: Inspector
Sector: Tourism
Department: Licensing & Regulatory Compliance
Section: Inspection
Direct Manager: Inspection Head
Job Purpose
To assist in the Events Inspection operations and facilitate in ensuring appropriate inspection and monitoring procedures are designed, conducted and implemented in-line with the Licensing & Regulatory Compliance standards and requirements at DCT. Ensure all licensed Tourism and Culture sector events adhere to the defined standards and regulations of DCT.
Key Responsibilities
Inspection Operations:
Support in inspections of all Tourism and Culture events and festival activities to ensure adherence to the DCT’s policies and regulations
Assist in issuance of warning letters with corrective actions if violations are identified and conduct follow up with inspection visits to ensure adherence to the Licensing & Regulatory Compliance standards and requirements.
Facilitate investigation and reporting of events violations and suggest fines in-line with the issued laws and regulations and coordinate with other law enforcement agencies for the repossession of stolen art collections and detention of violators.
Facilitate implementation of inspection and monitoring processes in line with the DCT Licensing & Regulatory Compliance standards and requirements.
Assist in conducting random Event inspections at venues/locations periodically to ensure ongoing compliance and adherence to set standards and regulations.
Report violations of defaulting entities to the Compliance section to undertake suitable action and escalate the industry complaints for further investigation and ensure any complaints for non-compliance to standards are well managed.
Ensure compliance to conservation regulations, EHS norms and criteria. Investigate and identify culture and heritage violations.
Maintain inspection databases with all records and reports are up-to-date for management review and to support DCT decision making process.
Assist in reporting and recording of inspection activities including attendance, completed inspections, violations and provide written reports to the department manager as required.
Consolidate and analyze the violations by Tourism and Culture sector events to develop reports and forward them to the compliance team.
Policies, Processes and Procedures
Follow all relevant section policies, processes, procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
Collaboration
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on matters related to Events Inspection unit in order to facilitate flow of information and also to build awareness in those areas.
Day-to-Day Operations
Follow the day-to-day operations set by the Line Manager in the Events Inspection unit to ensure continuity of work and the delivery of effective and high quality outputs.
Report on a regular basis to Events Inspection Head on the operational activities Events Inspection unit, Its challenges, hurdles and methods of resolution or mitigation, etc. as required to keep the Line Manager informed and updated on the Events Inspection unit’s activities.
EHS (Environment, Health and Safety)
Comply with all relevant EHS guidelines, policies and procedures, report incidents and hazards in a timely manner, and reduce consumption of natural resources to support in protecting the environment and ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
Change Management
Support the creation of culture susceptible to change management through a ‘hands-on’ and ‘can-do’ approach to DCT’s new business opportunities, participating in the development of new initiatives, meeting planned targets, and demonstrating preferred high-performance behaviours.
Communication and Business Relationships
Internal
Culture Sector
Tourism Sector
Licensing & Regulatory Compliance Department
Legal Department
Internal Audit Department
External
Key Vendors & Suppliers
Abu Dhabi Government Departments
Environmental Agencies
Contractors & Sub Contractors
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Business Administration or equivalent.
Experience
0 to 4 years of experience in Regulatory and Licensing field.
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is the principal authority driving the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors, fueling economic progress and helping achieve the Emirate’s wider global ambitions. DCT Abu Dhabi aspires to welcome the world to Abu Dhabi, connect cultures to our heritage and inspire generations to embark on journeys of creativity and discovery. Through our partnerships with organisations that define the Emirate’s position as a leading global destination, we strive to create a dynamic ecosystem around a shared vision of the Emirate’s potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture and tourism industries.DCT Abu Dhabi works to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity and innovation, represented by the UAE capital’s living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives, and creative thought.
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