Job Description
JOB TITLE | SECTION/DEPT |
Education Director | Education |
Scope of Work | |
Responsible for planning, organizing and management of DANAT’s Education Department. | |
JOB KEY RESULTS AREAS/RESPONSIBILITIES | |
· Evaluates DANAT’s courses, programs and curriculum· · Ensures and overlooks the entire performance and competency of the Education Department· · Direct input in DANAT’s course material and teaching style as well as protocols· · Ensuring that the courses are consistent while being delivered· · Evaluating teaching skills of those providing the course· · Responsible for the creation of DANAT’s internal and external procedures related to the Education Department · Put in place DANAT’s Education Department’s short and long term financial and non-financial strategies, in line with DANAT’s overall goals. · Develop and report KPIs for DANAT Education Department and maintain appropriate reports for effective decision making and corporate performance management. · Sets individual year goals for employees in the Education Department. · Selects and manages ongoing relationships with, external consultants, training providers and vendors to ensure that DANAT and its clients receives satisfactory standards of service · Liaise and builds strong relationships with the Ministry of Education, Tamkeen, University of Bahrain and other local, regional and international educational bodies · Managing and liaising with awarding bodies (i.e. QQA) · Analyzes and identifies market needs for employees within the trade and develop an overall curriculum to meet market requirements · Overlooking the day to day operations of DANAT’s institute · Understanding the necessities of the education centre and equipping them accordingly · Keeps up-to-date on developments and innovations within the trade in relation to courses being offered to remain current and relevant; which leads to creation of additional courses · Create solid and profitable relationships with individuals within the trade in order to promote DANAT’s education courses · Identifying prospective events, trade shows, conferences to promote DANAT’s educational courses. · Liaising with the H.R. department to ensure DANAT’s employees receive the relevant training and courses for their professional development, in line with international standards. · Creates a planned timeline of DANAT’s courses being offered through-out the year · Work closely with the Marketing Department to ensure proper promotion of DANAT’s education courses · Responsible for yearly departmental budgeting and ensuring that the operations of the Education Department are in line with the allocated yearly budget |
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WORKING RELATIONSHIP / KEY INTERACTIONS | |
Interacts closely with Senior Management, Ministry of Education, Tamkeen, University of Bahrain, and local, regional and international educational bodies not limited to the gemological field. | |
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE | |
Education:
· University Degree in management or related field, a degree in education or gemology related studies is preferred Experience: · 10 years working in an institute; preferably working in a laboratory with an institute is an advantage Skills: · Strong presentation skills |