Education, AI Policy Researcher

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. Research national policies, strategies, regulations, and government initiatives related to education, AI, digital transformation, and teacher development .

Posted 9/28/2026part-timeRemote • Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab EmiratesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public policy and education policy analysis, with a strong focus on AI adoption and digital transformation in the MENA region. Capable of producing strategic recommendations and stakeholder engagement materials based on thorough research and analysis.

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Public Policy ExperienceEducation Policy AnalysisStakeholder Mapping SkillsStrong Research and Analytical SkillsProfessional Fluency in English

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Hard Skills

Policy ResearchGovernment Strategy InterpretationAI Policy AnalysisDigital Transformation AnalysisRegulatory Framework Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationAbility to Work IndependentlyClear Recommendation Translation

Industry Keywords

MENA RegionEducation AuthoritiesGovernment EngagementEdTechWorkforce Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research national policies, strategies, regulations, and government initiatives related to education, AI, digital transformation, and teacher development
Analyze government and education-authority approaches to AI adoption and responsible use within education
Identify policy developments, opportunities, constraints, and potential risks
Map government entities, ministries, education authorities, regulators, universities, and other relevant institutions
Identify stakeholders, decision-makers, influencers, and potential institutional champions
Map government-led and institutional initiatives related to AI, digital education, and educator development
Analyze barriers and enablers to institutional adoption
Identify opportunities to align initiatives with national education and AI priorities
Develop recommendations for government and institutional engagement
Prepare concise briefing notes for stakeholder meetings
Track policy and regulatory developments throughout the engagement
Support the team in understanding pathways for long-term institutional adoption and sustainability
Produce country-level policy and landscape briefs, stakeholder maps, strategy and policy mappings, opportunity/barrier/risk analyses, engagement recommendations, meeting briefing notes, regular updates, and strategic recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in public policy, education policy, government affairs, international development, or policy research
Strong research and analytical skills, particularly in interpreting government strategies, policies, and regulatory frameworks
Good understanding of government and institutional ecosystems in the MENA region
Experience in education, technology, AI policy, digital transformation, or workforce development is highly desirable
Ability to translate complex research into clear recommendations for non-policy audiences
Strong stakeholder-mapping skills
Excellent written communication and ability to prepare concise executive-level briefs
Ability to work independently and manage research across multiple markets
Professional fluency in English
Arabic is strongly preferred
Previous experience working with or researching Ministries of Education, government entities, education authorities, or universities is a nice-to-have
Experience in AI policy, responsible AI, EdTech, or digital education is a nice-to-have
Experience supporting regional or multi-country initiatives is a nice-to-have
Familiarity with public-sector decision-making and government engagement in MENA is a nice-to-have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time position
Remote work arrangement
Opportunity to support a regional initiative focused on education, technology, and AI
Opportunity to work on regional or multi-country initiatives