Section Head of Learning Resources Development, Accreditation, and Educational Production

Company Overview:

Since the establishment of the United Arab Emirates in 1971, education has received significant attention from the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and his fellow founding leaders, who firmly believed that education is the cornerstone for building an empowered society capable of keeping pace with progress and development.

Over the past decades, the UAE’s wise leadership has remained committed to building an education system comparable to those of advanced nations, dedicating all necessary resources to achieve the country’s national agenda and vision. In line with the UAE’s future aspirations and the leadership’s strategic direction, extensive efforts have been made to continuously develop the education sector and adopt leading systems and practices to ensure high-quality educational outcomes.

Recognizing that investment in human capital is a fundamental priority, the UAE, since the establishment of the Ministry of Education, has worked to create an enabling environment for developing a pioneering Emirati school model in terms of standards, structure, and content. This model is characterized by a high-quality learning environment equipped with advanced technologies, preparing generations of students to confidently pursue higher education and meet the evolving needs of the labour market.

The Ministry has also developed a smart learning ecosystem and high-quality digital platforms, alongside the continuous enhancement of curricula based on national learning standards. It has adopted assessment policies focused on measurement for learning and quality assurance, aligned with international best practices. In addition, the Ministry provides diverse educational pathways that support students’ capabilities and skills and contribute to the UAE’s strategy of promoting creativity and innovation by equipping students with 21st-century skills, encouraging forward-thinking ideas, supporting sustainable solutions to key challenges, strengthening competitiveness, and advancing smart government initiatives in line with global developments.

Department Overview:

The Learning Resources Development, Accreditation and Educational Production Department is responsible for the development, review, and accreditation of educational content and learning materials, ensuring their quality and alignment with approved curricula. The Department also oversees the production of digital and interactive educational resources that support both students and teachers.

Main Job Duties and Responsibility :

• Lead and develop the Section’s operations related to learning resources and educational production.
• Oversee initiatives and projects in learning resources and educational production.
• Ensure alignment with approved curricula and educational priorities.
• Enhance the quality, diversity, and effectiveness of educational resources and materials.
• Leverage modern technologies and innovative educational solutions.
• Promote the effective use of digital libraries and digital learning resources.
• Support teaching and learning processes through high-quality educational materials.
• Enrich the overall learning experience for both students and teachers.

Skills and Experiance  :

• Strategic planning and the ability to manage multiple projects, initiatives, and priorities effectively.
• Good understanding of curricula, learning resources, educational materials and content, and the needs of schools and the wider educational field.
• Good knowledge of educational production, instructional design, and the stages involved in developing, reviewing, and evaluating educational content and materials.
• Familiarity with digital libraries, digital and interactive content, educational platforms, education technologies, and relevant emerging trends.
• Ability to evaluate educational initiatives, resources, and solutions from both pedagogical and technical perspectives, and to assess their impact and effectiveness.
• Ability to utilize data, performance indicators, and feedback to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, influencing, negotiation, stakeholder management, and partnership-building skills.
• Strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to manage change and make sound decisions.
• Ability to work effectively in dynamic environments and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership skills, including team development, capacity building, performance motivation, and results delivery.
• Lead the Section’s operations and establish priorities and development plans related to learning resources and educational production, in alignment with approved educational directions and curricula.
• Oversee the development, evaluation, and accreditation of learning resources, educational materials, and content, while monitoring their quality and effectiveness in supporting teaching and learning.
• Lead initiatives and projects related to educational production, digital resources, digital libraries, educational technologies, and learning platforms.
• Guide specialized teams and oversee the development of educational solutions, resources, and materials that meet the needs of the educational field and reflect leading practices and emerging trends.
• Manage coordination and partnerships with internal and external entities, content providers, technology providers, and other relevant stakeholders to support the achievement of the Section’s objectives and initiatives.
• Lead the Section’s team, monitor performance and achievement indicators, and foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and results-oriented delivery.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams, projects, or educational initiatives, with the ability to lead work in multidisciplinary environments.
• Good understanding of curricula, the needs of the educational field, learning resources, and educational materials, and their role in supporting teaching and learning.
• Familiarity with current trends in education, digital transformation, education technology, digital content, and digital libraries.
• Strong ability to manage relationships and coordinate effectively with various entities, partners, and stakeholders.

Qualification :

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, or in a relevant educational, administrative, or technical field related to the nature of the position.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the education sector, preferably including practical educational or school-based experience.