Executive - National Identity & Community Outreach - (UAEN) -Immediate
United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Job Description Aldar Education is currently seeking an outstanding National Identity \& Community Outreach Executive (UAE National) for Mamoura British Academy in Abu Dhabi for immediate start.
Mamoura British Academy is a British curriculum, mixed gender school. It is located in a state-of-the-art building in the heart of Abu Dhabi. We strive for excellence in all that we do through our high expectations and commitment to ensuring that we provide high quality learning opportunities for our students.
Our vision is to be ‘a sustainable and innovative learning community, where we nurture all learners through our bespoke 'Mamoura British Academy DNA.' This Mamoura Learner, Teacher and Values DNA is at the heart of the school community.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.
Responsibilities
Main duties:
National Identity Leadership Lead the integration and promotion of UAE National Identity, heritage, and values across the organization.
Community Outreach Strategy
- Develop and implement structured outreach programs that strengthen relationships with parents, local authorities, and community partners.
Stakeholder \& Government Liaison
- Serve as the key contact for community-related initiatives and relevant government-led programs.
Event \& Cultural Program Oversight
- Oversee planning and execution of national events and culturally significant initiatives.
Governance \& Compliance
- Ensure all activities align with regulatory expectations (e.g., ADEK / MoE) and internal AE standards.
Specific Duties:
National Identity \& Cultural Integration
- Coordinate annual calendar of UAE national events (National Day, Flag Day, Commemoration Day, etc.).
- Embed Emirati cultural elements within school programs and activities.
- Support curriculum teams in integrating National Identity themes.
- Monitor National Identity compliance indicators and prepare reports.
Community Outreach \& Engagement
- Build partnerships with local government entities, NGOs, and community groups.
- Organize volunteering and community service initiatives.
- Facilitate parent and student participation in outreach programs.
- Track participation metrics and community impact.
Emiratization \& Cultural Awareness Support
- Collaborate with HR / P\&C to support Emiratization initiatives.
- Organize cultural awareness workshops for expatriate staff.
- Support engagement with national talent programs where applicable.
- Events \& Representation
- Represent the organization at cultural and community events.
- Coordinate participation in government initiatives.
- Ensure branding and messaging reflect UAE values and heritage.
- Reporting \& Administration
- Maintain documentation of all initiatives and partnerships.
- Prepare quarterly reports for leadership.
- Manage allocated budgets related to outreach and National Identity activities
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in public relations, Education, or related field.
Minimum Experience
- 3-5 years experience in community engagement, Government relations, or Public relations.
- School experience is a plus.
Job Specific Knowledge \& Skills
- UAE National, with strong understanding of national identity, culture, and traditions.
- Good understanding of UAE regulatory environment (ADEK/KHDA/MOE).
- Ability to prioritise projects and tasks, and to respond to simultaneous requests from various areas.
- Ability to initiate and manage change in the work environment.
- Ability to identify problems, achieve effective solutions, resolve conflict, motivate staff and foster collaboration, and promote sound decision making.
- Flexibility, patience and egalitarian approach.
Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.