Greetings from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and we thank you for your interest in employment with our organization.

KHDA was founded in April of 2007. Its mission is to assure quality and to improve accessibility to education, learning and human development for Dubai. Our vision is lifelong learning to fulfil Dubai’s aspirations.

At KHDA, education is our job and our passion. We are creating a memorable environment for our people that promotes passion for learning and achievement. We call this The KHDA Experience.

The KHDA Experience represents what you can expect from a career at KHDA. It is guided by four key attributes: Mission, Growth, Environment and People. Our people have communicated to us the value of our mission, growth opportunities, work environment and the people they work with.

At KHDA, you will have opportunities for:

We are looking for people who can help us build and improve The KHDA Experience.

The roles available at KHDA are broad and span a number of disciplines. If you are interested in employment opportunities at KHDA, and would like to apply, then please follow the link below:

As a new user, you will have to create a User ID and Password. If you have previously lodged your CV with us, use your existing User ID and Password and paste your updated CV again.

Mission
We encourage our people to engage and contribute in helping KHDA fulfil our mission. This means being part of a diverse team that passionately believes in our cause of achieving the educational aspirations of Dubai and its people.

“Every job I’ve had has brought me back to the education sector. I feel that it is one of the most important foundations in society today and that is what keeps bringing me back here’’.

Growth
At KHDA, we encourage our people to learn, develop in their careers and grow as professionals.
This means taking a hands-on approach to learning and personal growth, as well as taking advantage of the diverse development opportunities we offer.

‘‘The PGP triggers future growth plans for me. After being at KHDA, I feel like I need to do something for people. I feel like I have to build a series of learning schools in my country’’.

Environment
At KHDA, we are striving to create challenging and inspiring professional surroundings.
This means approaching work innovatively and in a smart way while creating fun and enjoyable work settings. We value excellence and sustainability in how we operate and in all the things we do.

‘‘When I came in for my first interview at KHDA, I didn’t know what to expect. One of the first things they did was offered me a strawberry milkshake. I knew then that this would be a fun place to work’’.

People
We believe in diversity and inclusiveness, hence our people come from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
This means people are learning to engage and value different opinions, thereby enhancing innovation in how we do things.

‘‘When I first started at KHDA I met Peter. He asked me where I saw myself in 5 years’ time and encouraged me by saying ‘the sky is not the limit….space is the limit’. I felt goose bumps and it reshaped and redefined my career objectives’’.

Where could I fit?
At KHDA, we provide opportunities in our core functional areas of education and in our support divisions. We are searching for experienced, mid-career and entry-level people who are passionate about making a difference and contributing to our mission.
We also have an Apprenticeship, which is an early learning and development program for UAE National fresh graduates.

Contact Us
For more information on working at KHDA, please Contact Us.