Develop and implement the Academy's vocational education strategy in alignment with institutional goals and national workforce priorities. Lead the planning, development, and expansion of vocational education and training programs. Identify emerging industry trends and recommend new qualifications and training initiatives. Establish key performance indicators and monitor departmental performance.
Oversee the design, review, and continuous improvement of vocational curricula and qualifications. Ensure all programs are competency-based and aligned with the UAE National
Qualifications
- Framework and relevant accreditation requirements.
- Approve learning outcomes, assessment strategies, and training methodologies.
- Monitor program effectiveness and graduate employability outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and quality assurance requirements.
- Lead program accreditation, re-accreditation, and audit activities.
- Establish and monitor quality assurance systems for vocational education.
- Prepare reports and submissions required by regulatory authorities.
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with employers, industry associations, government entities, and professional bodies.
- Establish advisory committees to ensure industry input into vocational programs.
- Facilitate workplace learning, internships, apprenticeships, and industry-based training opportunities.
- Represent the Academy at vocational education forums, conferences, and industry events.
- Manage and supervise vocational education faculty, trainers, assessors, and support staff.
- Conduct performance evaluations and identify professional development needs.
- Promote innovation and best practices in vocational teaching and assessment.
- Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor student recruitment, retention, progression, completion, and employment outcomes.
- Ensure effective student support services for vocational learners.
- Promote career development and employability initiatives.
- Support Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer processes.
- Prepare and manage departmental budgets.
- Ensure effective utilization of training facilities, laboratories, workshops, and equipment.
- Participate in resource planning and procurement activities.
- Identify opportunities for commercial training and revenue generation.
- Lead the development and management of maritime vocational qualifications and diplomas.
- Ensure alignment of vocational programs with STCW requirements, UAE National
Qualifications
- Framework standards, and Ministry of Education regulations.
- Develop articulation pathways between vocational diplomas and bachelor's degree programs.
- Coordinate with shipping companies and maritime organizations to secure sea-training opportunities for students.
- Support the Academy's strategy of integrating academic and vocational education pathways.
- Contribute to the development of new maritime and logistics vocational programs that address national workforce needs.
- Successful accreditation and compliance outcomes.
- Graduate employment and progression rates.
- Student retention and completion rates.
- Number and quality of industry partnerships established.
- Timely review and enhancement of vocational programs.
- Revenue generated through commercial training activities.
- Staff performance and professional development achievements.
- Stakeholder satisfaction levels.
Qualifications
- Essentials:
- Master s degree in vocational education, Education, Training and Development, Workforce Development, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in vocational education and training.
- Minimum 3 years in a leadership or management position
- Preferred:
- Doctorate in Education, Vocational Education, Educational Leadership, or a related discipline.
- Professional certifications in quality assurance, vocational assessment, or training management.
- Experience working with qualifications frameworks and accreditation bodies.
