Lead & Design Program Application (Round 1)

Before you proceed, please take a moment to review the following important points about Round 1 of the recruitment process:
- Eligibility: Please ensure that you meet all the eligibility criteria specified on the Program website. The basic elgibility requirements are:
  - U.A.E. National
  - Working for a Government, or Government-owned entity
  - Fluent verbal and written English skills
- Completing the Form: We recommend that you prepare all necessary information, documents (ie. updated CV and personal photo), beforehand to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted completion process. please allow for at least 45 minutes to complete the online Application.
  
  You have the option to save your form and continue later, as needed.
  
  Incomplete applications submitted will not be eligible for review.
- Confidentiality: All information provided will be handled in accordance with our privacy policy and will only be used for the purpose of this application.
  
  Please note that form will be open until May 19. For any questions or assistance, please contact recruit@design.gov.ae .

Please review the below statement regarding your data privacy:

By entering your information, you consent to:

Collection & Use: Your personal data (e.g., name, email, phone) being collected by Dubai Design Lab via Jotform for the purpose of recruitment for the Lead & Design Program.

Sharing & Transfer: Sharing and processing your data with selected third parties, including Jotform, potentially outside your country with differing privacy laws.

Your Rights: You have rights to access, amend, or delete your data, limit processing, and withdraw consent at any time. Please refer to the Jotform privacy terms.

SECTION I. Personal Information

As a starting point, we'd like to get the basics out of the way. Please share your:
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Option to select date or type date.
Age*
Gender*

FemaleMale
Nationality*
Please upload a personal photo*

We want to make sure we can say hello when we see you! Rest assured, your photo will only be used for internal recruitment purposes.
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SECTION II. Contact Information

What is the best way to contact you? Please share your:
Email*
example@example.com
Mobile Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
WhatsApp Number (if different)
Please enter a valid phone number.

SECTION III. Professional Information

While most of this application will be focused on learning about you, we are keen to learn more about the organization you are part of and how you show up at work.
Where do you work? *
If your organization has not been listed, please select 'Other'.
Since you selected Other, please share the name of the organization you work for. *
10 Work (Text)
Is the organization you work for based in Dubai?*

YesNo
Please upload a CV that includes relevant experiences and demonstrates your qualifications. *

These experiences can include but are not limited to educational, professional, volunteer, community organizing, and other opportunities.
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Are you on LinkedIn? If yes, please share a link to your LinkedIn profile.
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Please review and answer the short answer questions below:
Tell us about what you do. When do you feel most alive, useful, and engaged at work?*

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Do you lead a team?*

YesNo
If no, what are has been a rewarding team experience and why? This can be an aspect, or a situation. It helps to share specific moments.*

0/150
If yes, what has been a rewarding aspect (or situation) of being a leader to your team and why? It helps to share specific moments.*

0/150

At Design Gov, we will be using tools and software that facilitate collaboration and co-creation. While prior knowledge in these is not required, we would like to gauge each applicant's capabilities.
Beyond the Microsoft Suite (ie. Word, Excel, Outlook), what digital tools or software do you use in your daily professional life. *
This can include anything from productivity apps, project management tools, communication platforms, to specialized software pertinent to your field.

SECTION IV: Motivation

In this section, we’ll be learning about your ambitions by simply one or two word answers. The key to answering these questions is not to overthink it.
Complete the sentences below.
What prompted me to apply to the Design Gov Lead & Design Program is that I want to make a difference by bringing more [Insert adjective]* approaches to public service.

Adjective examples: Bold, Creative, ..
Adjective (Text)

During the Program, we will be focusing on five key mindsets, namely:

RESPONSIBILITY
We drive change by taking responsibility.
CREATIVE CONFIDENCE
We build creative confidence by doing.
EMPATHY
We choose empathy and start with people.
COLLABORATION
We collaborate to create lasting impact.
EXPERIMENTATION
We constantly learn and experiment to grow.

In the next two questions, you will be asked about which Mindsets excites you the most, and which you’d like to further explore.

Complete the sentences below:
Part of the Program that excites me the most is [insert one of the 5 Mindsets]* because I believe it will help me become more [insert an adjective]* in my work.

Example: Part of the Program that excites me the most is experimentation, because I believe it will help me become more bold in my work.
Mindset (Text)
Adjective (Text)
I generally struggle with [insert a verb ending in -ing]* so the Mindset I want to further develop is [insert one of the 5 mindsets]*.

Example: I generally struggle with compromising, so the Mindset I want to further develop is collaboration.
Verb (Text)
Mindset (Text)

Section V: Mission
It is the year 2033, and Dubai has been named the preferred place to live in the world.
What change would you like to see that contributes to that vision?

In this section, we will be asking you about a mission that you would like to champion throughout the program. Your mission should be something:
1. You are personally motivated and interested in pursuing
2. You are able to pioneer within your organization
3. Is strategically important for your organization
4. Is something you're not already working on, but are interested to start working on
5. Is a project that you can build a team around
The next five short answer questions will help you think about your mission.

And don't worry - we realize your own mission might change over the course of the Program - and that's ok! At this stage, we're looking to hear about what you're inspired and driven to work on today.

Describe the mission (i.e. a problem or challenge) that you want to work on during the Design Gov Program. Tell us what is the focus of the mission, and who is affected by the mission?*

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Why is this mission important to you? *

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What are the root causes of this challenge? Some guiding questions to consider: Why does it still exist? Is there something that needs to stop or be reconsidered?*

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How will your mission improve the lives of the people of Dubai? Why is this challenge worth addressing? (What impact will addressing it have?)*

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How is it relevant to your work and organization? *

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SECTION VI: Commitment

The final selected participants for the Lead & Design Program are expected to secure financial sponsorship from their organization and ensure that their Line Manager supports their time commitment towards the Program. The Design Gov team may assist in securing sponsorship if needed.
The statements below outline the time commitment requirements. Please read the statements and confirm that you are able to commit to the following:
I will be able to dedicate 23 days on workshops and 8 hours/ week on coursework throughout the 8-week Program*

YesNo
Commitment (Text)
I will be able to travel abroad for the 10-days Leadership Immersion module*

YesNo
Travel (Text)
SECTION VII: Video Questions
You will be asked to answer the following questions in a 90 second video recording using Loom (a video messaging tool that helps you get your message across through instantly shareable videos).

Remember, there's no right or wrong way here; just that authenticity is key. Now let us get started..
Being a civil servant implies the willinginess to serve your country - and in our case - the city of Dubai and its people. What is your relationship with Dubai?

Record a video answering the question below:
26. Choose any object that you can show us on the screen, and use it to help you describe your personal connection to Dubai. Tell us about this object and its significance to you? *
Add Loom video recording URL above. Videos should not exceed 90 seconds.
Ten years from now...as you build your legacy as a leader - whether with a team, with an entity, or just your community - how do you want to be thought of and remembered?

Record a video answering the question below:
27. Ten years from now, what is your unspoken hope for your impact as a leader? *
Add Loom video recording URL above. Videos should not exceed 90 seconds.
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Need help figuring out Loom? Here are some additional tips and tutorials:
- Use a desktop or laptop to record your videos on a Google Chrome web browser to record on Loom.
- Review the video links you want share to ensure that video / audio are working before submitting them.
- Here's a quick tutorial on how to record a video.
- Here's a quick tutorial on how to share a video.
SECTION VII: Closing Questions
Did someone from your organization nominate you to apply for this Program?*

YesNo
Nomination (Text)
Please note that nomination is not required to apply for this program, and this will not influence your candidacy for this Program.
If yes, can you share their name and title? And the nature of how you work together?
Should be Empty:

SECTION I. Personal Information

SECTION II. Contact Information

SECTION III. Professional Information

SECTION IV: Motivation

Section V: Mission

SECTION VI: Commitment

SECTION VII: Video Questions

SECTION VII: Closing Questions