Job Description

• Job Title: Investment and Business Development Section Manager /Head (Emirati)
• Sector: Strategy Sector
• Department: Investment and Partnerships Development Department
• Section: —
• Grade: 14
• Job Family: Sales & Business Development
• Sub-Family: Sales & Business Development

Reporting Lines

• Reports Directly To: Director of Investment and Partnerships Development
• Direct Reports:
• Senior Investment and Business Development Specialist

Job Purpose

To develop and implement feasibility studies and identify new opportunities for developing the authority's assets and executing its projects in a cost-efficient manner. The role is also responsible for monitoring financial performance and return on investment (ROI) of projects and initiatives, and identifying necessary corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the department's annual business plan, ensuring alignment with departmental needs, quality, and institutional excellence objectives.
• Monitor departmental performance in line with approved directives.
• Lead the team in preparing and executing the annual operational plan, including KPIs, targets, projects, programs, and budget requirements, and submit for approval.
• Direct the team to develop and implement departmental policies and procedures, ensuring compliance.
• Lead implementation of management methodologies, quality control, and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage the development and execution of investment and business development programs, ensuring optimal use of resources and financial sustainability.

Investment & Business Development Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct feasibility studies and identify opportunities to develop the authority's assets efficiently and in line with Department of Finance requirements.
• Monitor financial performance and ROI of projects and initiatives, identify corrective actions, and report to senior management.
• Conduct proactive studies to identify investment and business development opportunities aligned with the authority's strategy.
• Perform market research and studies to propose innovative ways to grow investments and revenues in collaboration with relevant units.
• Define mechanisms for recommending reinvestment strategies to ensure financial sustainability and support sector growth.
• Meet with potential partners and enhance positioning (e.g., promoting Dubai as a leading destination in relevant sectors.
• Prepare feasibility studies for new investments and provide recommendations on investment decisions.
• Participate in evaluating and structuring agreements and contracts related to new or existing investments.
• Provide inputs on risk analysis and management and develop mitigation plans in coordination with relevant units.
• Contribute to innovation and institutional excellence initiatives aligned with the strategic plan.
• Ensure compliance with information security policies and report any violations.
• Adhere to occupational health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Operational Responsibilities

• Provide periodic data and reports to management, highlighting improvement areas to support decision-making and operational excellence.
• Prepare regular performance reports, identify performance gaps and risks, and recommend corrective actions to minimize disruptions and achieve targets within deadlines.

Financial Management

• Provide inputs to the Finance Department for budget preparation in line with governance processes.
• Monitor budget execution, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions to ensure alignment with approved budgets.

People Management

• Develop workforce planning strategies, recruitment, training, and development plans to ensure operational efficiency.
• Set departmental objectives and conduct mid-year and annual performance reviews.
• Monitor team performance and provide guidance as needed.
• Identify required competencies and provide coaching on operational and people management matters.

Stakeholder Management

Internal Stakeholders:

• All organizational units within the authority

External Stakeholders:

• Semi-government and private sector entities
• Relevant local and federal entities

Required Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Investment Management, Business Development, Strategic Management, Market Analysis, or equivalent from an accredited university

Professional Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to develop policy and regulatory recommendations
• Ability to lead planning and execution of high-impact programs
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and initiatives
• Knowledge of sector trends and ability to support strategy and policy development