Support the implementation of Aldar?s Worker Welfare Policy across the organisations? portfolio in order to drive improved compliance within Aldar subsidiaries and where applicable within the supply chain.
Drive the launch of grievance mechanisms to enable oversight of the supply chain where applicable.
Contribute to the development of a robust internal audit team
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESResponsibilities
Conduct worker welfare assessments; including reviews of employment practices, assessments of accommodation and transportation facilities, as well as assessments of project site welfare facilities.
Review and approve worker welfare assessments completed by third-party auditors or consultants.
Ensure that the worker welfare monitoring program is routine and appropriate to the risk rating assigned from assessments.
Work closely with Aldar?s Procurement function to ensure that worker welfare assessments are completed as part of prequalification and tender technical assessment, where worker welfare is applicable.
Deliver feedback and training to suppliers to drive further compliance.
Support the launch of grievance mechanisms including sample worker interviews and technology-enabled mediums to allow supply chain workers to report issues of concern.
Maintain oversight of all issues of concern logged and coordinate with appropriate managers to rectify the issues while maintaining the close-outs timeline.
Deliver induction and training to workers on site on their rights and responsibilities during their employment in the UAE
Key outputs
Maintain accurate records of all activities conducted and ensure their retention in the appropriate project folders.
Produce timely reports from all assessments conducted while maintaining
Mention the functional responsibility that is common across dept/division like Project Management or Shared Folder Management etc.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Timely and accurate worker welfare assessments
Appropriate maintainence of grievances log and remedial actions required
KEY RESULT AREASQUALIFICATIONS / SKILLSRELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Min of 8+ years of relevant experience.
FIELD OF EXPERIENCE
Worker Welfare / Labour Rights
Social Compliance
Health, Safety and Environment
TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Sound knowledge of worker welfare issues and UAE Labour Law.
Good understanding of site-based aspects of construction projects.
IT proficient, with extensive experience working with Excel, Word, Database and ERP systems (SAPAriba / Oracle).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines.
Commitment to Professional Ethics, Integrity and Confidentiality.
QUALIFICATION
Minimum Bachelor degree ? preferably in a related field
IRCA Certified Lead Auditor (Preferably OSHAS 18001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001)
