Capability Building Senior Coordinator

Sharjah Education Academy; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharjah Education Academy invites a Capability Building Specialist to lead the design, development, implementation and evaluation of professional development for nursery and KG staff.

You will analyse training needs, create evidence-based learning solutions, and support career pathways, with a focus on quality education and safeguarding. Collaboation with leaders and external partners is essential for impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, HRD, Training & Development or related field.
• Master's degree in related areas is preferred.
• Professional certifications would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training-needs and competency-gap analyses using performance data and stakeholder feedback.
• Design and develop professional development programmes, learning pathways, workshops and capability-building initiatives for nursery and KG staff.
• Support development of competency frameworks, professional standards, career pathways and staff-development plans.
• Translate development needs into practical learning objectives, content, delivery methods and implementation plans.
• Develop training materials, facilitator guides, participant resources, assessment tools and professional-development guidance.
• Provide technical advice on capability-building priorities, learning solutions and staff readiness.

Skills

Capability building

Training needs analysis

Learning programme design

Early childhood knowledge

Planning and organization

Collaboration and teamwork

Communication and facilitation

Ownership and accountability

Innovation and continuous improvement

Professional integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Professional certifications

Tools

LMS

Digital platforms

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

The Capability Building Specialist supports the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of professional development and capability-building programmes for educational, administrative and support staff working within nursery and KG settings. The role analyses training and competency needs, develops evidence-based learning solutions, supports career and professional pathways, measures programme effectiveness, and provides technical advice to strengthen workforce capability and improve the quality of education and care.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct training-needs and competency-gap analyses using performance data, evaluations, stakeholder feedback and organizational priorities.
• Design and develop professional development programmes, learning pathways, workshops and capability-building initiatives for nursery and KG staff.
• Support the development of competency frameworks, professional standards, career pathways and staff‑development plans.
• Translate identified development needs into practical learning objectives, programme content, delivery methods and implementation plans.
• Develop training materials, facilitator guides, participant resources, assessment tools and professional‑development guidance.
• Provide technical advice on capability‑building priorities, learning solutions, staff readiness and professional‑development requirements.
• Support the implementation of programmes relating to educational leadership, pedagogy, child development, inclusion, safeguarding, curriculum delivery and quality improvement.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using feedback, assessment results, workplace application, performance indicators and impact measures.
• Analyse programme outcomes and prepare evidence‑based recommendations for improvement.
• Support the development and application of standards for trainers, training providers, programme quality and learning outcomes.
• Contribute to professional licensing, qualification, certification and career‑progression initiatives for nursery and KG staff.
• Coordinate with nursery and KG leaders, educational specialists, Human Capital, training providers, universities and relevant external entities.
• Conduct research and benchmarking on local, regional and international practices in early childhood professional development.
• Monitor capability‑building plans, programme implementation and follow up on agreed development actions.
• Maintain accurate records of training needs, development plans, programme results, qualifications, certifications and professional progress.
• Prepare analytical reports, presentations, programme proposals, evaluation summaries and recommendations for management.
• Ensure that capability‑building programmes reflect early childhood education requirements and approved professional standards.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as directed by the Section Head or Department Director.

Core Competencies

• Capability building and professional development
• Training‑needs analysis
• Learning programme design
• Early childhood education knowledge
• Planning and organization
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Communication and facilitation
• Ownership and accountability
• Innovation and continuous improvement
• Professional integrity and confidentiality

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of capability building, professional development, adult learning and workplace learning principles.
• Understanding of early childhood education and professional practice within nursery and KG settings.
• Ability to conduct training‑needs, competency‑gap and performance analyses.
• Strong programme design, content development, implementation and evaluation skills.
• Knowledge of competency frameworks, career pathways, professional standards and succession‑development practices.
• Ability to develop learning objectives, training materials, assessment tools and development plans.
• Strong understanding of training‑impact measurement and evaluation methodologies.
• Strong research, benchmarking, analytical and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple programmes, assignments and priorities.
• Familiarity with learning‑management systems, digital learning platforms and educational technology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant training reporting and data‑analysis tools.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Resource Development, Training and Development, Educational Leadership, Psychology, Organizational Development, or another closely related discipline. A master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Educational Leadership, Training and Development, or a related field is preferred. Professional certifications would be an advantage.

Experience

Minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant professional experience in capability building, learning and development, professional development, education, training, organizational development, or a related field. Experience designing and implementing professional‑development or capability‑building programmes. Experience conducting training‑needs analysis and developing learning or development plans. Experience working with educators, nursery or KG leaders, educational specialists, or multidisciplinary teams. Experience within nursery, KG, early childhood, education or public‑sector environments is strongly preferred. UAE or GCC education‑sector experience is preferred.

Language Requirements

Professional proficiency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken, is mandatory.