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Sector Enablement Senior Consultant (12-Month Contract)

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
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1 months ago
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Overview

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.

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 workstreams
  • 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

Core Capabilities

  • 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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