Sector Enablement Advisor (12-Month Contract)

About This Role

We are currently looking for a Sector Enablement Advisor 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 long-term capability building and industry expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Function Setup & Incubation

• Define the function’s strategy, mandate, vision, and KPIs aligned with the wider sector strategy
• Design the operating model across verticals (organization structure, governance, processes, tools, ways of working)
• Translate strategy into actionable plans, initiatives, and workstreams
• Support recruitment and onboarding of key team members
• Lead the implementation and setup of the function, ensuring alignment with target operating model

Talent Development

• Define and implement talent attraction and development strategies
• Design and launch upskilling and training programs
• Build partnerships with universities, academies, and training providers
• Establish talent pipeline metrics, reporting frameworks, and tracking mechanisms

Community & Ecosystem Development

• Develop content and communications strategies to engage and grow the community
• Design models for B2B events, community platforms, and digital engagement
• Support partnerships and initiatives to enhance ecosystem visibility and participation

eSports Strategy & Development

• Develop the eSports strategy and roadmap
• Define operating models for events, facilities, and team/program structures
• Support strategic partnerships with industry players, organizations, and federations

Requirements

• 8–15 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 operating at Senior Manager / Director level or equivalent

Core Capabilities

• Proven ability to build functions from the ground up (strategy, org design, processes, team setup)
• Strong strategic thinking and structuring skills
• Ability to develop executive-level materials and drive decision-making
• Strong stakeholder management across government, private sector, and community ecosystems
• Ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-evolving environments
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Experience & Exposure

• Experience in talent development strategy, particularly in public sector contexts
• Exposure to events strategy, community engagement, or ecosystem building
• Familiarity with eSports or digital/creative ecosystems is an advantage
• Strong GCC experience in the public sector preferred
• Understanding of emerging technologies and AI is strongly preferred