Senior Specialist – Institutional QA, Compliance and Excellence

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Excellence Management Develop and implement methodologies for the Academy's participation in internal, external, national, and international Excellence Awards in coordination with all divisions. Plan and facilitate organizational self-assessment sessions, prepare assessment findings, and develop improvement plans to address identified gaps. Prepare and manage the Academy's Excellence Award submissions, conduct review sessions with relevant divisions, incorporate the required amendments, and maintain version control throughout the submission process. Coordinate with all divisions to ensure the effective implementation of Excellence Program requirements. Plan, organize, and manage the Academy's Internal Excellence Awards, including the development and implementation of the associated plans. Deliver Excellence awareness and capacity-building sessions, collect stakeholder feedback, identify improvement opportunities, and submit comprehensive reports and recommendations to the Section Manager. Perform any other tasks assigned by the Quality and Excellence Section Manager ( e.g., Section operation planning, budgeting, performance reporting …) Integrated Management System (IMS) & ISO Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the Integrated Management System (IMS) in alignment with ISO standards and national and international best practices for academic and administrative functions. Develop and implement Quality Assurance procedures that comply with ISO requirements in coordination with the Institutional Effectiveness Division and other relevant divisions. Plan, manage, and conduct the MRM & IMS Internal Audit Program, including preparing the annual audit plan, establishing audit teams, reviewing audit checklists, and preparing the final Internal Audit Report and the MRM Minutes of Meeting. Monitor the implementation and closure of audit findings and corrective/preventive actions across the Academy and provide regular progress reports to the Section Manager for reporting to Top Management. Review and continuously improve policies, business processes, and procedures within the IMS framework in coordination with the Institutional Effectiveness Division and other relevant divisions. Coordinate and organize external ISO surveillance, certification, and recertification audits, ensuring all divisions are fully prepared and engaged. Coordinate the implementation and ongoing compliance with ISO standards across the Academy. Deliver Quality Management and Continuous Improvement awareness sessions, gather stakeholder feedback, identify improvement opportunities, and provide detailed recommendations Desired Candidate Profile Certified ISO Lead Auditor (QMS…) for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Certified Assessor with one or more National and/or International Excellence Awarding Bodies (e.g., GEM 2, Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award, Abu Dhabi Government Excellence Award, EFQM, or equivalent). Employment Type Full Time Company Industry RecruitmentPlacement FirmExecutive Search Department / Functional Area QualityTestingQAQCInspector Keywords Institutional Assurance ManagerPerformance MetricsComplianceHead Of Quality And ComplianceLead Quality SpecialistSenior Compliance OfficerManagerInstitutional IntegritySenior SpecialistStandards And Practices Get real-time job updates only on our App