Overview
Enablement Senior Consultant Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai at Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
Position: Sector Enablement Senior Consultant (12-Month Contract)
We are currently looking for a Sector Enablement Senior Consultant to support a key initiative within the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) on a 12-month freelance contract.
DCT Abu Dhabi is the government entity responsible for driving the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors, playing a central role in positioning the emirate as a global hub for culture, creativity, and tourism.
This role sits within a high-impact program focused on enabling sector growth through talent development, community engagement, and ecosystem activation, supporting the design and implementation of key initiatives across multiple verticals.
Key Responsibilities Function Setup & Incubation
- Support the definition of the function’s strategy, mandate, vision, and KPIs aligned with the wider sector strategy
- Contribute to the design of the operating model across verticals (organization structure, governance, processes, tools, ways of working)
- Translate strategy into actionable plans, initiatives, and work streams
- Support recruitment and onboarding of key team members
- Assist in the implementation and setup of the function, ensuring alignment with target operating model
Talent Development
- Support the development of talent attraction and development strategies
- Contribute to the design and rollout of upskilling and training programs
- Support partnerships with universities, academies, and training providers
- Track and report on talent pipeline metrics and performance indicators
Community & Ecosystem Development
- Support the development of content and communications strategies
- Contribute to designing models for B2B events, community platforms, and digital engagement
- Assist in partnerships and initiatives to enhance ecosystem visibility and participation
eSports Strategy & Development
- Support the development of the eSports strategy and roadmap
- Contribute to defining operating models for events, facilities, and team/program structures
- Assist in managing partnerships with industry players, organizations, and federations
Requirements
- 5–8 years of experience in top-tier management consulting (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Strategy&, Kearney, Oliver Wyman, Roland Berger, ADL)
- Demonstrated career progression (minimum 1–2 promotions) within the same firm
- Experience at Senior Consultant / Junior Manager level or equivalent
- Strong structured thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to support strategy development and execution
- Strong stakeholder management across government, private sector, and community ecosystems
- Ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented
Experience & Exposure
- Exposure to talent development strategies or workforce initiatives
- Experience in events, community engagement, or ecosystem development
- Familiarity with eSports or digital/creative ecosystems is an advantage
- Strong GCC experience in the public sector preferred
- Understanding of AI and emerging technologies is strongly preferred
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Title: Enablement Senior Consultant
Company: Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
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