Job description

About Dubai Media Council:

The Dubai Media Council is the government authority responsible for regulating and developing Dubai’s media sector, strengthening the emirate’s position as a leading regional and global media hub through progressive policies, innovation, and talent development.

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Inspector Supervisor provides strategic oversight of field inspection operations across Dubai’s media sector. The role leads Inspector Supervisors and Senior Inspectors, manages high‑risk and cross‑agency cases, approves enforcement strategies, and ensures regulatory consistency and operational excellence. The Senior Inspector Supervisor oversees complex investigations, validates high‑impact cases, drives capability development across inspection teams, and contributes to regulatory decision‑making and policy refinement. The role ensures that inspection operations support Dubai’s media governance objectives and uphold public confidence in regulatory enforcement.

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Key Focus Area

Key Accountabilities

1.

Strategic Field Inspection Oversight

·Lead and supervise Inspector Supervisors and Senior Inspectors across all field operations.

·Set inspection priorities, deployment strategies, and annual operational plans based on risk assessments and regulatory trends.

·Oversee execution of high‑risk, sensitive, multi‑agency, or reputationally significant inspections.

·Ensure consistent application of inspection procedures, safety protocols, and regulatory standards across all teams.

2.

Advanced Compliance Reviews, Case Validation, and Enforcement Approval

·Review and validate complex or high‑impact cases submitted by Inspector Supervisors.

·Approve final enforcement recommendations, including fines, suspensions, escalations, and corrective action plans.

·Conduct advanced compliance analysis involving complex documentation, content materials, production workflows, licensing conditions, and cross‑jurisdictional matters.

·Ensure sufficient evidence, regulatory justification, and procedural accuracy in all enforcement decisions.

3.

Complex Investigations and Cross‑Agency Enforcement Leadership

·Lead investigations into major breaches, unauthorized activities, systemic non‑compliance, or cross‑agency regulatory violations.

·Coordinate with municipalities, police, free zones, and other regulators on joint enforcement actions.

·Approve enforcement strategies for high‑risk cases and ensure alignment with penalty schedules and legal requirements.

·Escalate critical matters to senior management with recommended actions and risk assessments.

4.

Supervisory Leadership, Team Development, and Capability Building

·Provide formal supervision and performance oversight for Inspector Supervisors and Senior Inspectors.

·Lead capability development programs, technical training, and competency enhancement across all inspection teams. Identify operational gaps, training needs, and systemic issues affecting inspection effectiveness.

·Support succession planning and readiness for future leadership roles within the inspection function.

5.

Stakeholder Management, Regulatory Communication, and Reporting

·Represent the inspection function in high‑level meetings, cross‑agency committees, and regulatory coordination forums.

·Manage complex stakeholder interactions, disputes, and escalations with authority and professionalism.

·Communicate enforcement outcomes, regulatory expectations, and compliance risks clearly to regulated entities and partners.

·Prepare strategic reports, risk analyses, and operational insights for senior management and regulatory bodies.

Job Specifications

Key Interactions & Nature of Interaction

Internal:

·Report to the Section Head of Compliance on strategic risks, operational performance, and enforcement outcomes. Supervise Inspector Supervisors, Senior Inspectors, and inspection teams.

·Coordinate with Legal Oversight, Media Content, Media Permits & Licensing, and Senior Specialist Compliance on complex cases.

External:

·Engage with regulated entities, production companies, publishers, advertising operators, gaming entities, and other stakeholders.

·Liaise with government authorities, free zones, and regulators on joint inspections and cross‑jurisdiction matters.

Technical Skills

·Expert: Regulatory interpretation and enforcement strategy.

·Expert: Complex investigations and cross‑agency coordination.

·Expert: Case validation, evidence review, and enforcement approval.

·Advanced: Operational planning and inspection oversight.

·Advanced: Risk analysis and trend identification.

·Advanced: Stakeholder management and conflict resolution.

·Proficient: Case management systems and reporting tools.

·Proficient: Arabic and English (written and spoken).

Behavioral Competencies

·Evoking and Disseminating Positive Energy – Advanced

·Community Focus and Responsiveness – Advanced

·Time Management and Task Prioritization – Advanced

·Excellence in Execution – Advanced

·Continuous Learning and Improvement – Advanced

Experience Required

Functional Experience

1.More than 5 years in inspections, enforcement, investigations, compliance, or regulatory field operations.

2.Experience leading complex cases, multi‑agency inspections, and high‑risk enforcement matters.

Leadership/Supervisory

·Demonstrated experience supervising multiple teams or leading large operational units.

Education and Qualification Required

·Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration, Media Regulation, or related field.

·Professional training in compliance, investigations, governance, or risk management is advantageous.

·Must obtain judicial enforcement powers (الضبطية القضائية) through Dubai Media Council.