Esports Unit Head

Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)

Job Title: ESports Unit Head

Role Purpose:

Lead the Esports & Community Engagement Unit, overseeing the development and execution of esports initiatives and community engagement activities. Ensure alignment with Abu Dhabi s strategic goals for the gaming sector, and foster a vibrant esports and gaming community.

Key Responsibilities:

Esports Strategy Development:

• Develop and implement esports strategies that align with Abu Dhabi s goals for the gaming sector.


• Lead the planning and execution of esports tournaments, leagues, and events, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and engagement.

Community Engagement:

• Foster a vibrant gaming community by organizing and participating in community events, workshops, and meetups.


• Collaborate with community leaders, influencers, and stakeholders to build strong relationships and promote esports initiatives.

Partnership Development:

• Identify and establish partnerships with key players in the esports industry, including teams, organizations, sponsors, and media outlets.


• Manage relationships with partners, ensuring mutual benefits and alignment with strategic objectives.

Team Management:

• Lead and manage the Esports & Community Engagement team, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.


• Oversee the allocation of resources and ensure the team meets its goals and objectives.

Shared Activity:

• Ensure effective cascading of the functional strategy into unit business plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing sectional strategies.


• Manage the effective achievement of assigned objectives through the leadership of the unit by setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff to maximize performance.


• Act as a role model and drive adherence to organizational values and ethics by employees of the assigned unit to foster a value driven culture within the organization.


• Manage and ensure effective implementation of functional policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned unit activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.


• Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.


• Ensure that all unit reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet DCT requirements, policies and quality standards.


• Comply with all relevant EHS guidelines, policies and procedures, by reporting incidents and hazards on a timely manner, and reduce consumption of natural resources to support in protecting the environment and ensure a healthy and safe work environment.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in Sports Management, Communications, or a related field. A Master s degree is preferred.


• Proven 4-6 years of experience in esports management, community engagement, or event management.


• At least 2 years on experience in a managerial role.

Skills:

• Full professional English proficiency both in speaking and writing.


• Skilled in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).


• Proficient in financial modeling with strong quantitative skills. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data


• High level of competency in relevant software applications.


• Ability to quickly integrate with existing business software tools and knowledge of other relevant industry software


• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with external and internal stakeholders and cross-functional team members.


• Self-motivated with a proven ability to complete work in a timely manner. Concise and engaging delivery during the presentation.