Hiring for a Client - Education Program Lead

"We are hiring for one of our client's roles."

Location: Al Qana, Abu Dhabi ( with flexibility for travel across all Emirates to deliver programs and activations )

Contract Type: Full-time ( 1-year renewable )

Language: Arabic and English fluency required

Nationality: Open

Role Overview:

The Educational Program Lead will design, develop, and deliver innovative educational and community awareness programs that inspire behavioral change to reduce food loss and waste. This role requires a creative educator and strategic project lead who can translate food loss and waste (FLW) goals into engaging learning experiences across schools, universities, young groups, families, and community organizations, while coordinating closely with stakeholders to ensure scalability and measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

A. Program Development & Content Creation

• Design, develop, and adapt educational curricula, toolkits, and digital resources for academic and community audiences.
• Integrate FLW topics into school curricula, extracurricular programs, and community initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with country education standards and sustainability priorities.

B. Program Delivery & Engagement

• Plan and facilitate interactive roadshows, teacher training, and hands-on community workshop activities across all Emirates.
• Build partnerships with schools, NGOs, government agencies, and private sector partners.
• Train educators and volunteers to ensure consistent program delivery quality.

C. Campaigns & Activations

• Work with our client internal team to coordinate campaigns for alignment with educational activities.
• Run roadshows in coordination with country campaigns.
• Oversee event logistics, resources, and on-site execution of identified workshops and roadshows for academia and community audiences.

D. Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with academic institutions, community organizations, government entities, and private sector partners.
• Facilitate cross-sector collaboration to maximize program reach and effectiveness.
• Engage stakeholders in co-developing content and activities to ensure cultural and contextual relevance.

E. Administration & Project Management

• Collaborate with the Programs Manager to define project scope, requirements, and functionalities.
• Research best practices and develop participation/registration materials in both Arabic and English.
• Coordinate with the IT team to develop and maintain tech solutions that support annual KPIs, including troubleshooting and responding to stakeholder inquiries.
• Work with internal teams—including procurement, general services, our client team members, and finance—to deliver projects efficiently and on time.
• Track progress, maintain accurate project documentation, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.

F. Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Develop tools to measure engagement and impact.
• Analyze data and stakeholder feedback to inform program improvements.
• Recommend innovative approaches to expand reach and deepen impact.

G. Budget & Resource Management

• Manage program budgets effectively.
• Support grant applications, sponsorship proposals, and fundraising.
• Oversee procurement of educational materials and resources.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Waste Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in education program management, curriculum development, or sustainability education.
• Proven ability to design and deliver awareness programs for academic and community audiences.
• Strong project management skills with experience in multi-stakeholder coordination.
• High-level verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English.
• Knowledge of food systems, FLW issues, and environmental education best practices is preferable.

Skills & Competencies

Core Skills

• Curriculum & Program Design
• Project & Stakeholder Management
• Public Speaking & Facilitation
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
• Digital Learning Tools

Competencies

• Proactive Leadership: Anticipates needs, drives initiatives, and ensures momentum.
• Strategic Thinking: Align education initiatives with sustainability goals.
• Innovation: Develop engaging, interactive, and impactful learning experiences.
• Community Engagement: Build strong partnerships and collaborative networks.
• Team Player: Works collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues and partners.
• Analytical Thinking: Use data to drive measurable impact.