Specialist of Inspection Operations

Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Specialist of Inspection Operations (26003017)Job Description Specialist of Inspection Operations - (26003017) Job Description Job ResponsibilitiesStrategic Responsibilities• Support KHDA’s strategic goals by ensuring transparency, fairness, and accuracy in inspection processes and compliance monitoring.• Contribute operational insights that help identify systemic risks, recurring compliance issues, and trends that influence policy enhancement and regulatory improvement• Assist in implementing and refining inspection methodologies, rubrics, tools, checklists, and SOPs, ensuring alignment with approved frameworks and sector needs.• Support sector-wide alignment by coordinating with internal KHDA entities—Licensing, Legal Affairs, Quality Assurance, Customer Happiness, Strategy—and external partners during inspections.• Contribute to institutional capacity building by participating in awareness initiatives and helping education providers understand compliance requirements.• Support digital enhancement initiatives by contributing feedback on inspection systems, data entry processes, and reporting tools.Operational ResponsibilitiesA. Inspection Activities• Conduct field and desk inspections of private schools, universities, early childhood centers, and training institutes to verify compliance with KHDA regulations, operational standards, safety protocols, and governance requirements.• Collect, organize, and document inspection evidence according to approved formats, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and traceability.• Identify preliminary areas of non-compliance and escalate significant findings to Senior Specialists or the Head of Inspection OperationsA. Inspection Activities• Validate documents submitted by education providers related to licensing, permitting, operational approvals, staffing requirements, and safety compliance.B. Reporting & Documentation• Prepare draft inspection notes, evidence summaries, and supporting documentation for review by senior colleagues.• Ensure documentation is complete, clear, and aligned with KHDA inspection frameworks and audit requirements.• Contribute to the preparation of dashboards, reports, and analytical summaries that support planning and decision-making.C. Compliance Monitoring & Follow-Up• Assist in monitoring corrective actions submitted by institutions and verify implemented improvements during follow-up visits.• Participate in joint inspections with federal/local authorities—such as MOE, DHA, Civil Defense, Dubai Municipality—providing KHDA’s operational inputs.• Support monitoring of safety, health, safeguarding, and wellbeing requirements as part of the inspection cycle.D. Data Management & Operational Support• Maintain inspection records and contribute to accurate data entry into KHDA digital platformsAssist in tracking inspection schedules, progress reports, deadlines, and evidence submissions to ensure operational efficiency. • Participate in calibration activities to maintain consistency and alignment across inspection teams.E. Stakeholder Engagement• Communicate professionally with education providers to clarify evidence requests, submission requirements, and compliance expectations.• Provide basic operational guidance to institutions regarding documentation requirements and inspection procedures.F. Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Building• Suggest improvements to inspection tools, rubrics, and workflows based on field experience.• Participate in internal learning sessions, training, and professional development to strengthen inspection skills and regulatory knowledge.• Stay updated on KHDA policies, Dubai Government regulations, and evolving sector requirements. Qualifications Education• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Quality Assurance, Compliance, Public Administration, Business, Law, or related field.• Master’s degree preferred.Experience• Bachelor’s Degree → Minimum 5 years relevant professional experience• Master’s Degree → Minimum 3 years relevant professional experience. Experience in inspection, compliance monitoring, regulatory operations, quality assurance, or auditing is preferred.Additional Requirements• Experience working within the UAE education sector or regulatory environment is an advantage.• Strong understanding of institutional operations, safety requirements, governance, and compliance frameworks.• Proficiency in documentation, reporting, and digital inspection systems. Job Category: Civil EngineeringAdvertiser: Knowledge and Human Development AuthorityEducational-level: BachelorRequired Nationality: UAE Only Suitable for people with determination: NoMonthly Salary: 20001-30000Schedule-Time: Full timeJob Posting: 28/09/2026Unposting Date: 28/10/2026

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Quality Assurance, Compliance, Public Administration, Business, Law, or related field. Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience for Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree requires minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience. Experience in inspection, compliance monitoring, regulatory operations, quality assurance, or auditing is preferred. Experience within the UAE education sector or regulatory environment is an advantage. Strong understanding of institutional operations, safety requirements, governance, and compliance frameworks. Proficiency in documentation, reporting, and digital inspection systems.

A. Inspection Activities: Conduct field and desk inspections of private schools, universities, early childhood centers, and training institutes to verify compliance with KHDA regulations, operational standards, safety protocols, and governance requirements. Collect, organize, and document inspection evidence according to approved formats, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and traceability. Identify preliminary areas of non-compliance and escalate significant findings to Senior Specialists or the Head of Inspection Operations. Validate documents submitted by education providers related to licensing, permitting, operational approvals, staffing requirements, and safety compliance. B. Reporting & Documentation: Prepare draft inspection notes, evidence summaries, and supporting documentation for review by senior colleagues. Ensure documentation is complete, clear, and aligned with KHDA inspection frameworks and audit requirements. Contribute to the preparation of dashboards, reports, and analytical summaries that support planning and decision-making. C. Compliance Monitoring & Follow-Up: Assist in monitoring corrective actions submitted by institutions and verify implemented improvements during follow-up visits. Participate in joint inspections with federal/local authorities—such as MOE, DHA, Civil Defense, Dubai Municipality—providing KHDA’s operational inputs. Support monitoring of safety, health, safeguarding, and wellbeing requirements as part of the inspection cycle. D. Data Management & Operational Support: Maintain inspection records and contribute to accurate data entry into KHDA digital platforms. Assist in tracking inspection schedules, progress reports, deadlines, and evidence submissions to ensure operational efficiency. Participate in calibration activities to maintain consistency and alignment across inspection teams. E. Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate professionally with education providers to clarify evidence requests, submission requirements, and compliance expectations. Provide basic operational guidance to institutions regarding documentation requirements and inspection procedures. F. Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Building: Suggest improvements to inspection tools, rubrics, and workflows based on field experience. Participate in internal learning sessions, training, and professional development to strengthen inspection skills and regulatory knowledge. Stay updated on KHDA policies, Dubai Government regulations, and evolving sector requirements.