What happens when you cross an education consultancy and a management consultancy?

Verdant is a boutique consultancy that works with diverse clients from individual schools, school groups, investors, ed-tech companies, government entities, non-profit organizations, and globally recognized consulting firms.

Our impact can be felt in small ways (literally sitting down with a student in a hallway to teach him to write his name) and big ways (shaping international assessment strategies, or impacting over 1 million students through our signature program HP IDEA). This means that our team is comfortable holding the hand of a child to help them get to their class and presenting data to ministries of education.

We are tenacious, detail-oriented, data-driven problem solvers who share a passion for education.

If that sounds like you, please check out our openings.

Implementation Manager (Contract)

Verdant is seeking experienced Implementation Managers to support large-scale education and public-sector transformation projects across the GCC and Africa. This contract-based role is ideal for professionals with a background in education, government, policy, or consulting who thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments. A strong preference will be given to bilingual candidates (Arabic–English).

About the Role
Implementation Managers at Verdant work closely with government entities, school networks, international partners, and on-the-ground delivery teams to ensure that programs are executed to a high standard. You will support day-to-day project delivery, stakeholder engagement, data collection, quality assurance, and the development of tools and materials that drive measurable impact for learners, teachers, and systems.

Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate and manage the day-to-day delivery of assigned workstreams, ensuring timelines, quality standards, and project objectives are met
• Lead engagements with school leaders, government teams, and partner organisations to gather insights, track progress, and monitor impact
• Support the development and rollout of training programs, instructional resources, and implementation playbooks
• Analyse data and produce clear, well-structured reports, briefs, trackers, and presentations
• Facilitate working sessions, workshops, and onboarding sessions with client teams and delivery partners
• Monitor fidelity of implementation and escalate risks proactively
• Contribute to internal knowledge development, templates, and tools

Preferred Qualifications and Experience
• 5+ years of experience in education, public sector delivery, consulting, or large-scale program implementation
• Strong understanding of K-12 systems, workforce development, or public-sector reform
• Experience working with senior stakeholders, especially in government or school networks
• Highly organised with strong project management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Bilingual Arabic–English strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently, travel as needed, and thrive in fast-paced environments
• Experience with data dashboards, reporting, and quality assurance a plus

What We Look For
• Purpose-driven professionals who care deeply about impact
• Comfort with ambiguity and evolving priorities
• Strong judgment and high professional standards
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to roll up your sleeves

Contract Details
• Contract-based, with potential extensions depending on project needs
• Based in the UAE with regional travel required at times
• Competitive compensation

If you are committed to improving learning and public-sector outcomes and want to work alongside a team that has led some of the region’s most ambitious education and innovation programs, we would love to hear from you.

To apply
Send your CV and references with contact details to charina@verdant.co.

Program facilitator

Verdant is seeking bilingual Arabic–English Program Facilitators to support student- and teacher-facing programs across the UAE. This role is ideal for educators who are energetic, reliable, and deeply committed to learning and literacy.

Education experience is essential.
Arabic and English fluency preferred

What you’ll do
• Facilitate high-quality sessions with students or teachers using Verdant materials and protocols
• Support literacy, learning, and skills development programs across multiple emirates
• Solve problems in real time—never observe an issue without addressing it and seeing it through to resolution
• Build strong relationships with schools, teachers, and students
• Maintain accurate attendance, progress notes, and implementation records
• Uphold Verdant’s standards for professionalism, punctuality, and impact

What we’re looking for
• Strong background in teaching, coaching, or education programs
• Bilingual Arabic–English with excellent communication skills
• A problem-solver who takes ownership and follows through
• Passion for literacy, learning, and student growth
• Able to work on-site in any Emirate (preferred) from 7:30–4:00 pm (non-negotiable)
• Exceptional references and high professional standards

Contract Details
• Contract-based role
• Competitive compensation and travel allowance
• UAE-based with possible intra-emirate travel or travel to KSA

To apply
Send your CV and references with contact details to charina@verdant.co.

Internships - Data, Learning Experience, Education

Verdant is recruiting interns to support our work in education, public-sector transformation, and learning experience design. This is a strong opportunity for students and recent graduates who want hands-on exposure to consulting, analytics, and program development.

Our interns work directly with senior team members and high-level clients. Verdant alumni have gone on to win Chevening Scholarships, join firms like McKinsey and PwC, and launch their own ventures.

What you’ll do
• Support research, analysis, and problem-solving across client projects
• Contribute to dashboards, reports, and data-driven insights
• Help design learning experiences, content, and program materials
• Work with team members on client engagements and internal development
• Take ownership of tasks, follow through, and never drop issues on others
• Bring curiosity, structure, and high-quality execution to everything you do

What we’re looking for
• Strong academic performance and exceptional references
• Preference for bilingual Arabic–English
• Interest in consulting, education, policy, analytics, or learning design
• Ability to work independently with a high bar for quality
• A problem solver who anticipates issues and sees them through to resolution
• Interns may be based anywhere; remote work is possible

Working with a small, high-performing firm means you will be stretched, trusted, and given meaningful responsibility from day one.

To apply
Send your CV and a short letter explaining how you hope to contribute to Verdant and how we can support your development to charina@verdant.co.