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<p>At dnata, our style of delighting customers is unique. That's why we attract the best people in the industry - people who can apply imagination to their work. We are growing quickly - and we are looking for people to join our global family of 20,000 employees. As the fourth largest combined air services provider, our services on the ground keep the world in the air. You'll find dnata in 38 countries offering customers our expertise in ground handling, cargo, travel, and flight catering.</p> <p><br /> We believe in the power of our people - and we're always on the look-out for potential stars to help us deliver the promises our customers make. Be a part of our success story. If you want to join us, please visit emiratesgroupcareers.com to apply.</p> <p><br /> The Position:</p> <p>Develop and manage the Organisational Safety Change programmes to drive the dnata business through a continuous process of change readiness, transition, and adoption that will support key safety initiatives for all dnata lines of businesses globally (ground handling, catering, transport, cargo, travel). <br /> This will be achieved by drawing on Organisational Change Management (OCM) frameworks to develop a proactive, structured approach to change management that maximises buy-in and engagement, minimises resistance, and drives achievement of organisational safety objectives. <br /> This role is instrumental in managing the new safety behaviours of employees / subcontractors by setting expectations, introducing tools to improve communication and proactively seeking ways to reduce misinformation</p> <p><br /> Salary & Benefits:<br /> We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams, the local currency of the UAE.</p> <p><br /> Minimum Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Knowledge:</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>•Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent)</p> <p>Experience</p> <p>•10+ years programme management within a large multi-national organisation, preferably within the aviation industry. Experience is required in leading business transformation projects including process improvement and change management, with a deep understanding of business processes, project management methodologies, and leading Organisational Change Management (OCM) practices and safety.</p> <p><br /> Knowledge/skills</p> <p>The job holder is a key enabler in defining and delivering safety culture change across the dnata organisation and needs:</p> <p>•Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and building relationships across all levels of an organisation to champion the need for change and ensure successful delivery of change programmes. <br /> •Ability to be strategically focused in aligning change initiatives to corporate objectives, with experience of defining and implementing business change strategies. <br /> •A mind-set that integrates rational ideals with political reality and expertise in understanding the impact of change within an organisation and designing approaches that engage employees and make the change happen. <br /> •A balance of assertiveness and persistence, with patience and diplomacy, used to influence senior executives. <br /> •Ability to manage and organise resources so that they are aligned to enable a quick and effective turnaround of projects.</p> <p> </p> <p>To Apply:<br /> Please submit your application before 22nd March 2013 23:59 GMT + 4 hours</p>