Leader in Quality Assurance - Vocational Education & Training (UAE Based)

Leader in Quality Assurance - Vocational Education & Training

Location: United Arab Emirates (Relocation)

Type: Full Time

About the Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary professional to lead the development and implementation of quality assurance frameworks for vocational education and training providers. The role will play a critical part in ensuring vocational education aligns with international best practices, workforce needs, and emerging trends in skills development, micro-credentials, and competency-based learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of quality assurance frameworks for vocational education and training providers.
• Provide expert guidance on policy development related to skills, micro-credentials, and competency-based learning.
• Ensure vocational education quality aligns with workforce and employability requirements.
• Benchmark quality standards against global frameworks to foster innovation and relevance.
• Lead sector-wide capacity building through training, mentoring, and technical workshops.
• Engage with national and international stakeholders and quality assurance networks.
• Conduct and lead institutional and programme-level reviews, maintaining consistent QA standards.

Person Specification:

• Master’s degree in education, vocational education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in vocational education, training, or quality assurance.
• Strong expertise in quality assurance, accreditation, and competency-based education.
• Proven experience in policy development, benchmarking, and report writing.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Package:

• Attractive salary aligned with UAE industry standards
• Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and end-of-service benefits
• Sponsorship (If needed)

Deadline for applications: ongoing (Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received).

How to apply:

To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.

About the organisation

At edt, we exist to increase the life chances of individuals by improving education and skills outcomes. As a not-for-profit organisation, we improve education systems at scale, deliver expert careers and employability services, and conduct world-class research to inform practice and impact outcomes. We apply this expertise to support learners from their first steps through to the world of work.