Job description

The Head, Development & Accreditation role at ADNOC HQ in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates within Human Capital & Administration is responsible for institutional leadership of national and international accreditation and licensure functions. The role ensures continuous compliance with Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) standards, Ministry of Education (MoE) regulations, QFEmirates frameworks, and international accreditation requirements. The position leads accreditation strategy development, regulatory audits, documentation preparation, and quality assurance systems across the institution. Responsibilities include overseeing preparation, validation, and submission of self-studies, compliance evidence, accreditation reports, and documentation required for regulatory bodies. The role coordinates external audits, accreditation site visits, institutional reviews, and post-review corrective action plans while acting as the primary liaison with CAA, MoE, and international accrediting organizations. The Head manages accreditation specialists and verification teams, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and rigor in accreditation evidence and submissions. The role is accountable for monitoring accreditation risks, maintaining institutional readiness, and embedding continuous quality improvement practices across academic and operational units. The position also requires oversight of technical training content quality, ensuring alignment with vocational standards, industry relevance, and instructional excellence. It involves fostering a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and compliance-driven academic governance. The role integrates digital literacy and modern training technologies, including AI-enabled learning approaches, while supporting institutional transformation and quality enhancement initiatives.