About the Role
This role is responsible for the effective and comprehensive review of all applications in relation to employment with the company. This includes the overall process end to end for all security clearance cases, escalations, notification of possible risk factors, and case closures.
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Key Responsibilities
- Process complex and sensitive security clearance applications for new candidates on contracts and subsidiary companies.
- Manage relationships with CID officials to maximize competitive advantage in terms of prudent governance and turnaround time.
- Review all documentation related to applications, ensuring compliance with CID security clearance document submission standards.
- Create and maintain status reports and records of all applications sent to CID for management reporting on agreed Service Line Agreements with internal stakeholders.
- Ensure all candidate and staff matters relating to security clearance are handled in a timely and efficient manner.
- Track and report on CID TAT and escalated clearance matters.
- Communicate effectively with the senior HR leadership team on outcomes of sensitive CID security applications and any escalation cases.
- Provide guidance on documentation and regulatory requirements for CID security clearance, updating internal stakeholders on any changes and managing effective strategy to avoid delays to business unit requirements.
- Manage unique relationships with all relevant government entities to ensure positive and open dialogue regarding security applications.
- Manage sensitive relationships with several government entities and authorities which require security clearance due to strict regulations, and influence at the highest level with government stakeholders for positive outcomes.
- Possess a full understanding of all current UAE laws and legislation regarding security clearance for employment.
- Deliver proactive and excellent customer service to all internal and external stakeholders adhering to Service Level Agreements and standards.
- Operate within the framework and boundaries of Group policies as well as overall organizational and governance frameworks.
- Make decisions as per the approved authorization matrix.
Skills
- Unique relationship management skills and approach with all relevant government entities.
- Ability to influence at the highest level with government stakeholders for positive outcomes.
- Full understanding of all current UAE laws and legislation regarding security clearance for employment.
- Excellent relationships with Abu Dhabi government entities.
- Ability to conduct high-level discussions with government representatives and network effectively.
- Knowledge of English and Arabic languages (spoken/written).
- Computer literate (MS Office).
Contract and Travel Details
- Role may involve interactions with various internal and external stakeholders, including government entities.
- Travel may be required for meetings or engagements as necessary.
