Graduates and Interns Training Director

Purpose of Job

The job holder is responsible for directing and managing the design, development, and implementation of different graduate, intern, and scholarship programs ensuring mutual benefit to trainees and to ZATCA.

Job Resposiblites

Strategy and Planning

•    Contribute to the development of ZATCA Academy business plan ensuring alignment with ZATCA strategy
•    Develop the operational plan for Graduate and Interns Training in line with ZATCA Academy business plan and Human capital strategic plan 
•    Implement plans and provide input to enable achievement of Graduate and Interns Training goals that support ZATCA’s overall strategic plans

Budget Management

•    Discuss Graduate and Interns Training budgeting requirements with top management and provide input to the budgeting process
•    Ensure effective utilization of Graduate and Interns Training budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered
•    Investigate and propose implementing initiatives that result in positive financial impact for Graduate and Interns Training and mitigates financial and operational risks

Program Planning, Calendar, Design, Development, and Implementation  

•    Review and approve design of graduate and intern program cycles including “Binaa Alkafaat”, “Ameen”, “COOP”, and “Tamheer” to ensure it answers graduate and intern aspirations 
•    Ensure plans for graduate and intern programs cover all necessary details within the period that graduates, and interns are spending at ZATCA
•    Ensure trainees as well as departments and other stakeholders are updated with details on joining date, rotation plans… to avoid any disruptions and to secure proper preparation for the programs 
•    Ensure graduates and interns are interviewed and well onboarded to familiarize them with ZATCA values, projects, departments, and managers with whom they will spend the training period 
•    Oversee program implementation to ensure all milestones are covered as planned 
•    Follow up trainees’ support with any technical or administrative inquiries to ensure a positive experience  
•    Review final report detailing the flow of the process as well as trainees’ reports that evaluate the program(s) and enact modifications for better graduate and intern experience 
•    Attend graduation ceremony to announce the end of the programs and to further enhance the image of ZATCA
•    Ensure record and report management for all trainees

Scholarships

•    Review and approve forms, templates, and launch awareness campaign to communicate the scholarships program to all employees to update them of all requirements to apply and other necessary details 
•    Approve plan for program to define milestones, budgets, number of expected applicants and other details that serve as a blueprint to follow upon execution
•    Ensure all departments and concerned stakeholders’ readiness to receive accepted applicants without disruption of operations
•    Direct building long terms and positive partnerships with vendors to manage the program efficiently 
•    Oversee program implementation to ensure all milestones and objectives are well covered and fulfilled 
•    Review program report to identify chances for improvement and to enact changes to program as necessary 

Job Details

Communication and Contacs

Eductaion

•  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or equivalent is required 
•  Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or equivalent is preferred

Experience

 An optimal of 8 years of relevant experience, with a preferred 3 years of experience in managerial level

Competencies