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 (preferred)—
? Post-graduate degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Public Policy, Medicine, Law, or equivalent.
? Fluency in English (written and spoken)
Job Opportunity Details
| Posted Date: | 2021-10-26 |
| Job Location: | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Job Role: | Management |
| Company Industry: | Corporate Management Office |
Job Opportunity Details
| Career Level: | Director/Head |
| Degree: | Master’s degree |
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