Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
United Arab Emirates
16th July 2025
2507-1854-52
Job Title: Performance Management Senior Specialist Job Purpose: To implement Performance Management strategy in line with People & Performance strategy and ensure continuous alignment with overall DCT strategy to promote and improve employee effectiveness by planning, monitoring and reviewing employee work objectives or goals and overall contribution to the organisation. Key Accountabilities: Performance Management Operations: • Implement effective Performance Management process that helps to establish and support the link between strategic business objectives and employee day-to-day actions and tasks. Policies, Processes and Procedures: • Follow all Talent Development 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 Performance Management area 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 Talent Development section to ensure continuity of work and the delivery of effective and high quality outputs. EHS (Environment, Health and Safety): • Comply with all relevant EHS guidelines, policies and procedures, by reporting incidents and hazards on 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.
• Contribute in the development of Performance Management program and provide advice and recommendations to DCT Senior Management and employees.
• Align DCT organisational objectives with the employee agreed measures, skills, competency requirements, development plans and the delivery of results.
• Implement Goal setting methodology and process and coach the senior management on setting the goals at the beginning of each fiscal year.
• Ensure cascading goal process integrates goal-setting activities at individual organisational levels to define specific objectives for the employees.
• Participate in the design, and develop standards for competency assessment for recruitment, development and promotions of employees.
• Implement the competency framework system across DCT and train Managers to carry out competency assessment to determine employee development requirements.
• Analyse the Performance Management results and benchmark against the competency framework to support in the individual development plan in coordination with the Training team.
• Participate and coordinate with the Learning and development team in developing training plans, identifying educational opportunities for employee development.
• Support change management initiatives by conducting readiness assessments, job-impact analysis, and skill and capability assessments.
• Develops knowledge sharing processes and programs that encourage learning and collaboration.
• Prepare, analyse and submit the PMS reports to the senior management and support them in the final assessment.
• Participate in monitoring and tracking performance against targets and KPIs through collecting and analysing performance data using standard analytical and statistical techniques, in order to observe trends, draw conclusions and report variances and recommend appropriate resolution plans to the sectors/divisions.
• Participate in the development and implementation of a tracking and reporting system in order to report against progress in a regular and effective manner, and propose appropriate corrective measures.
• Conduct research activities and provide recommendations in order to participate in the development or improvement of DCT’s performance management system, methodology, processes and tools.
• Report on a regular basis to Performance Management Head on their operational activities, Its challenges, hurdles and methods of resolution or mitigation etc. as required to keep the Line Manager informed and updated about their activities.
Role Level: | Mid-Level | Work Type: | Full-Time |
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Country: | United Arab Emirates | City: | Abu Dhabi |
Company Website: | http://dctabudhabi.ae | Job Function: | Human Resources (HR) |
Company Industry/ Sector: |
Government Relations Services |
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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