Senior Specialist Inspections - UAE National

The Ministry of Community Empowerment is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Inspections Officer to join the

. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting field inspections and compliance reviews of non-profit organizations (NPOs), associations, public benefit entities, and other organizations regulated by the Ministry to ensure compliance with applicable UAE legislation, regulatory requirements, governance standards, and Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations.

The role supports the Ministry's regulatory and supervisory mandate by identifying non-compliance, assessing organizational risks, documenting inspection findings, and recommending appropriate enforcement and corrective actions.

• Conduct planned, risk-based, and ad hoc inspections of non-profit organizations and other entities regulated by the Ministry across the UAE.
• Verify compliance with applicable federal laws, executive regulations, ministerial decisions, licensing conditions, and Ministry policies.
• Assess compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), Counter-Proliferation Financing (CPF), and FATF requirements applicable to the non-profit sector.
• Review governance structures, financial records, operational activities, internal controls, and supporting documentation during inspections.
• Identify regulatory violations, compliance gaps, and operational risks, and recommend appropriate corrective or enforcement actions.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports, evidence, observations, and recommendations in accordance with Ministry procedures.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective action plans and conduct follow-up inspections where necessary.
• Support investigations relating to regulatory breaches, complaints, or suspected violations.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and update inspection management systems.
• Coordinate with internal departments and relevant government authorities on enforcement matters when required.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of inspection methodologies, risk assessment frameworks, inspection checklists, and enforcement procedures.
• Remain up to date with legislative amendments, FATF Recommendations, and emerging regulatory risks affecting the non-profit sector.

• Bachelor's degree in:
• Law
• Business Administration
• Accounting
• Finance
• Public Administration
• Compliance
• Risk Management
• Auditing
• Criminology
• Economics
• Or a related discipline.

• Minimum

3–5 years

of experience in inspections, regulatory compliance, enforcement, investigations, auditing, AML/CFT compliance, governance, or risk management.

• Experience within a government regulatory authority, supervisory body, law enforcement agency, financial institution, or compliance function is highly desirable.
• Experience conducting regulatory inspections or enforcement activities is preferred.
• Knowledge of UAE legislation governing non-profit organizations is an advantage.

• UAE laws and regulations governing non-profit organizations and associations.
• FATF Recommendations and Risk-Based Approach.
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), and Counter-Proliferation Financing (CPF).
• Regulatory inspections and enforcement practices.
• Investigation techniques and evidence gathering.
• Governance, compliance, and internal control frameworks.
• Risk assessment and compliance monitoring.
• Report writing and case documentation.
• Microsoft Office applications.