Saudi-based developer Roshn Group has launched the third edition of its Himam graduate leadership programme to enable, enhance and empower the next generation of Saudi leaders. The developer said that applications are now open until 15 October, 2023, to Saudi citizens who have recently graduated or have less than a year’s employment experience.
Himam is a holistic 18-month, three phase programme combining internationally partnered academic programmes with on-the-job training. alongside experienced and expert professionals within Roshnto hone and expand participants’ skills.
The programme offers participants the opportunity to interact with key individuals with extensive industry knowledge across multiple sectors, expanding horizons and broadening perspectives. Programme graduates join Roshn – a diverse and internationally awarded ‘Best Place to Work’ – where Saudi citizens make around 70% of the workforce, while around 40 other nationalities bring ideas and expertise from across the globe, said a statement from the firm.
Nasreen Aldossary, Chief Human Resources Officer, Roshn Group added, “We are committed at Roshn to empower talented Saudis to grow their skills, to provide them with the essential experience, and to fulfil their career’s ambitions in-line with our commitment to the 2030 Vision, and our own Saudisation goals. We believe that Himam’s participants will bring fresh perspectives and exciting new insights to Roshn that are worthy of being incubated. Ensuring that as we grow, cross frontiers, and enter new markets, we are powered by a workforce equipped with expectational problem solving skills, a desire to succeed and grow, and a strong commitment to the Roshn project and its values.”
The Himam programme is designed to bring benefits to the entire company. Participants work with Roshn’s upper, middle, and administrative teams in a way that allows them to share their ideas and unique perspectives, while gaining valuable personal and professional experience that will inform their entire careers, the developer explained.
Select Himam graduates will also join Roshn’s Youth Committee – which facilitates communication between experienced leadership and the new intake – giving these rising stars regular opportunities to meet with senior management to discuss their aspirations and contribute to the group’s development.
Candidates can apply online through the Himam website https://www.roshn.sa/en/himam from 5 October to 15 October 2023 to begin their journey. Following a series of online and in-person tests and interviews, the programme begins on 25th November, with 25 successful candidates joining Roshn.