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Job description / Role
Our client is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year olds, and part of a world renowned University in the United Kingdom.
Their international education programmes and qualifications lead seamlessly from primary through secondary and pre-university years. They have a proven reputation for being an excellent preparation for university, employment and life. More than 10,000 schools are part of their learning community. They have operations in 160 countries across 9 regions: North America, Latin America, UK, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia & Pacific. They are a trusted education partner for governments in over 30 countries. In some countries, they work with public bodies to provide the national examinations for learners in secondary schools. In other countries they work with governments to develop and introduce new education and assessment systems.
Through natural growth & expansion plans, they are now seeking a Regional Director for the MENA region.
Requirements
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide strategic leadership for, and management of, the companies examinations business and relationships in the MENA region, working collaboratively with functional leads in the European HQ.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Strategy development and implementation
2. Leadership
3. Relationship development
4. Brand Ambassador
5. Accountability for all regional activities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
- A degree or post graduate qualification is essential
Skills
- Leadership
- Understanding of Educational issues
- Business development
- Arabic language skills are a must
- Negotiation skills
- Commercial acumen
- Self-management and self-organisation
Experience
- Knowledge of education systems and assessment
- Business development experience
- International experience
- Leadership of a diverse and evolving team
Behaviours
- Leader
- Collaborative
- Inspirational
- Authoritative
About the Company
The Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent advisory and solutions company. We proudly make a difference in the working lives of 3.5 million people every year. Our culture is entrepreneurial and inclusive, and we are united by our passion for making a difference in the world of work. We work with over 100,000 organizations in 60 countries, enabling their success. We have 35,000 people working with us across more than 60 countries and territories.
Adecco has been rapidly growing in the Middle East since 2008, developing a substantial footprint throughout the region. We work across 250 different clients, Adecco has more than 62 full time employees, working in 4 offices, servicing all countries across the GCC region. We offer Temporary Staffing, Permanent Placement, Executive Search, Assessments, Visa And Payroll, Outsourcing, PRO Solutions customised as per client requirements. Adecco Middle East Head Office is based in Dubai with a branch at Abu Dhabi.