Country
United Arab Emirates
Project
Design, Build & Operate Technology and Career Centres for Emirates National School
Targets
Ensure effective management of the Technology & Career Centre by supervising 50 instructors and support staff across 18 trades, supporting training for approximately 1,400 students. Guide the professional development of workshop programs. Develop and oversee efficient timetabling, including scheduling, instructor allocation, and coordination of special activities. Strengthen coordination within the project team and maintain collaboration with key partners, including Emirates National School.
My role
Head of Department / Deputy Director
Lead Company
GIZ International Services
In this project in the United Arab Emirates, I served as Head of Department / Deputy Director at the Technology and Career Centre in Al Ain, holding overall responsibility for the institute’s operational and academic performance. I led and managed a large, multidisciplinary team of 36 instructors and 10 support staff across 18 technical trades, ensuring effective staff deployment, performance management, and alignment with institutional objectives while delivering programs to approximately 1,000 students.
A key focus of my role was operational leadership and planning, including the design, implementation, and continuous oversight of complex weekly timetables. I ensured efficient resource allocation, instructor coverage, and continuity of teaching despite absences or changing requirements, while also managing special activities such as staff trainings and institutional events. In parallel, I directed the development and standardization of project guidelines and workshop programs for grades 5 to 11, maintaining quality control and ensuring consistency across all trades and levels.
In addition to internal management, I was responsible for high-level coordination and stakeholder engagement within the GIZ InS project framework. I worked closely with teams in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi and managed collaboration with external partners, particularly Emirates National School, to ensure alignment, accountability, and successful program delivery, while continuously driving improvements in processes, outcomes, and organizational performance.
