Role & seniority: Senior/lead role in quality assurance for vocational education and training; experienced and visionary professional responsible for strategy and implementation of QA frameworks.

Stack/tools: Quality assurance frameworks; policy development; accreditation and competency-based education; benchmarking against global standards; institutional/program reviews; stakeholder engagement; capacity-building activities (training, mentoring, workshops).

Top 3 responsibilities

Design and implement QA frameworks for vocational education providers.
Provide policy guidance on skills, micro-credentials, and competency-based learning; benchmark against global standards.
Lead sector-wide capacity-building, stakeholder engagement, and institutional/program reviews to maintain consistent QA standards.

Must-have skills

Master’s degree in education, VET, or related field.
≥10 years’ experience in vocational education, training, or quality assurance.
Expertise in QA, accreditation, and competency-based education; policy development, benchmarking, and report writing; excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement.

Nice-to-haves

Experience with international QA networks or global frameworks.
Track record in mentoring/training and driving workforce-aligned quality initiatives.

Location & work type: United Arab Emirates; relocation required; full-time employment with sponsorship if needed.

Full Description

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.

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