The Special Projects unit is one of two units within the ECA’s Special Projects and Outreach division, the other being Strategic Outreach.

As Director of Special Projects you will—

? Report to the Executive Director of Special Projects & Outreach

? Supervise Senior Specialists (in the areas of Child Development, ECD Policy-making, Child Welfare, and EC Workforce Excellence) and oversee a team of up to 8 members

? Oversee the planning, design, budgeting and execution of all activities under Special Projects

? Be supported by a Managerial Assistant

? Be based in Abu Dhabi

We value past experience in—

? Developing and leading strategic planning and oversight within a large, complex organization

? Project Management or a strategy-related role in area of early childhood health, family support, or care and education.

? Applying deep knowledge of ECD-related research and effective practice to inform policymaking, program development, and service delivery.

? Facilitating effective and impactful stakeholder relations, especially in the areas of strategic decision-making, policy development, and service delivery.

? Managing multicultural teams, preferably in both public and private sectors and within an international context.

We are looking for the following educational qualifications (preferapply-d)—

? Post-graduate degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Public Policy, Medicine, Law, or equivalent.

? Fluency in English (written and spoken)

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