Course Leader – Professional Education Programme on Food System Resilience and Food Security

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The selected Course Leader will be responsible for: Programme Development · Designing a modular, professional-level curriculum (in-person, online, or hybrid) aligned with the following overarching objectives: · Critically examine systemic vulnerabilities in UAE food systems. · Foster collaboration across government, private, and research sectors. · Build food systems literacy among decision-makers and emerging leaders. · Advance knowledge and application of agritech and data-driven agriculture. · Identify and scale innovative practices and capabilities. Programme Delivery · Leading the delivery of the course in collaboration with selected experts and guest lecturers. · Facilitating interactive, challenge-based components (e.g., workshops, simulations, scenario planning). · Incorporating case studies and applied projects relevant to UAE and comparable international contexts. Expert Engagement Identifying, inviting, and integrating global and local subject matter experts across the domains of: · Food security policy and economics · Agritech and climate-resilient agriculture · Data analytics and agricultural informatics · Supply chain logistics and critical infrastructure · Community and ecosystem resilience Evaluation and Iteration · Designing tools to assess learning outcomes and participant engagement. · Iteratively refining content based on participant feedback and contextual shifts. Key Deliverables · Detailed course design and curriculum plan · Instructional materials (slides, readings, datasets, activities) · List of confirmed expert contributors and guest speakers · Schedule and delivery plan (cohort model or rolling intake) · Evaluation framework and post-programme impact assessment · Final report summarizing outcomes, feedback, and recommendations for future offerings The ideal candidate or team should demonstrate: · Proven experience in designing and leading professional or executive education programmes · Subject-matter expertise in food systems, sustainability, resilience, or related fields · Strong facilitation skills with challenge-based or experiential learning models · A robust network of global and regional experts relevant to the topic · Familiarity with the socio-economic, environmental, and political context of the UAE or the Gulf region

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