General Coordinator; Technology and Careers UAE
GENERAL COORDINATOR FOR A CAREERS AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER IN ABU DHABI - AUGUST 2026
Salary: AED 28,000 per month tax‑free, including housing allowance. Flights annually (employee only). Utility allowance. International medical insurance. Medical insurance for spouse + 2 dependent children. Great location in Abu Dhabi mainland.
Leading a team of: 3 Training Program Coordinators, 36 Instructors, 8 Admin staff.
ROLE OVERVIEWThe TCC General Coordinator is responsible for strategic leadership, operational management, and growth of the Technology and Career Centers (TCC) of a UAE based school group. This role oversees the development and implementation of vocational and technical training programs, ensuring alignment with ADEK, Abu Dhabi and UAE National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and the school group standards and curriculum expectations.
The TCC General Coordinator leads the TCC team of instructors, program coordinators, and administrative staff, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, industry‑relevant education. This role requires vision for technical and career education, strategic planning, industry partnerships, accreditation compliance, integration with the school Academic Teams, and innovation in vocational training.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Lead TCC operations, training programs, and staff development.
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives for vocational growth, student employability, and outstanding curriculum integration with ENS academic programs.
- Oversee budget planning, resource allocation, and infrastructure development.
- Drive accreditation compliance, quality assurance, and readiness for inspection frameworks, ensuring delivery of an outstanding curriculum.
- Foster strong industry, government, and university partnerships, including collaboration with local universities and businesses (e.g., MBZUAI) on innovative projects.
- Lead digital transformation and support the integration of AI in vocational education.
- Promote and market TCC to wider communities, ensuring its reputation as a leading vocational training center.
- Enhance opportunities beyond the school day through workshops, events, and stakeholder engagement.
- Lead and oversee the implementation of the TCC Career Orientation Framework across all workshops, ensuring student progression from Grades 6–12 is coherently documented.
- Oversee the quality and implementation of all project‑based learning activities, ensuring that instructors follow approved Project Guidelines.
- Collaborate with the TCC Supervisor at the other campus to ensure consistency in curriculum implementation, project structure, and QA processes.
- Minimum of a master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in a relevant vocational field. Educational Leadership qualification ideally specializing in middle/senior leadership, Business Management, Engineering, or other disciplines recognized under NQC standards.
- Vocational Training Certification:
Must hold or be eligible for an NQC–recognized Training and Assessment Qualification (e.g., Level 5 Certificate in Leadership & Training, ATP‑approved credentials). - Trainer Registration:
Willingness to pursue NQC‑certified status under the ATP framework. - Preferred Industry
Certifications:
PMP, Digital Transformation, Education Leadership, TVET Certifications.
- Fluent in business‑level English, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
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