Capability Building Specialist

Sharjah Education Academy; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharjah Education Academy seeks a Capability Building Specialist to design, implement and evaluate capability‑building programmes for nursery and KG staff. You will analyze needs, create evidence‑based learning solutions and support professional pathways, with a focus on quality education and safeguarding.

You will develop materials, guides and assessments, collaborate with educators and specialists, and measure impact to drive continuous improvement in early childhood education practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related discipline; master's preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in capability building, L&D or related fields.
• Experience designing and implementing professional development for nursery/KG staff.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English, written and spoken.
• Knowledge of competency frameworks, career pathways and standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct training needs and competency gap analyses using data and feedback.
• Design and develop professional development programmes and learning paths.
• Support competency frameworks, standards, career pathways and staff development.
• Translate needs into learning objectives, content and implementation plans.
• Develop materials, guides, tools and guidance for trainers and learners.
• Evaluate programme effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate with nursery and KG leaders, educational specialists and external entities.

Skills

Capability building

Training needs analysis

Learning programme design

Early childhood education

Planning and organisation

Communication and facilitation

Ownership and accountability

Innovation and continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Learning-management systems

Digital learning platforms

Educational technology

Job description

Job Purpose

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

• Capability Building & Professional Development
  • 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.
• Learning Programme Design & Implementation
  • 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 implementation of programmes relating to educational leadership, pedagogy, child development, inclusion, safeguarding, curriculum delivery and quality improvement.
  • Support the development and application of standards for trainers, training providers, programme quality and learning outcomes.
• Evaluation & Continuous 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.
  • Monitor capability‑building plans and programme implementation and follow up on agreed development actions.
  • Ensure capability‑building programmes reflect early childhood education requirements and approved professional standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Coordination
  • 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.
  • Contribute to professional licensing, qualification, certification and career‑progression initiatives for nursery and KG staff.

Core Competencies

• Capability building and professional development
• Training‑needs analysis
• Learning programme design
• Early childhood education knowledge
• Planning and organisation
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Communication and facilitationOwnership 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.
• 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.

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, conducting training‑needs analysis and developing learning or development plans, and working with educators, nursery or KG leaders, educational specialists or multidisciplinary teams. UAE or GCC education‑sector experience is preferred.

Language Requirements

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