Canva

Education Technology

EducationGrowthLeadMENAP

AED 450–650k ~AI est. Dubai, United Arab Emirates FULL TIME
The Brief

“Education Growth Lead - MENAP at Canva. Skills: Education growth strategy, Institutional partnerships, GTM execution. Develop and own MENAP Education Growth strategy. Build and sustain partnerships with education ministries”

What You'll Achieve.

Activate and grow within schools; Embed Canva in institutions; Expand adoption on Canva; Create institutional-level traction; Turn early access into active usage; Ensure platform reflects user needs; Drive adoption at scale; Build Canva's profile; Create genuine long-term impact

Industry & Context.

Education Technology

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Own strategy and execution, Build relationships with ministries, Design and deliver programs, Work cross-functionally, Own MENAP Education Growth strategy, Build and sustain partnerships, Design and deliver GTM strategies, Coordinate cross-functional work, Collaborate with MENAP Sales, Represent Canva at events, Identify and develop strategic partnerships, Own a complex challenge, Drive forward with strategic clarity, Drive forward with hands-on execution, Navigate ambiguity, Work within institutional contexts, Hold meaningful conversations, Design a GTM motion, Ship a GTM motion, Understand role is not sales

Nice to Have

Experience in EdTech, Experience in policy, Experience in higher education, Experience in public sector strategy

What You'll Do.

Develop and own MENAP Education Growth strategy

Build and sustain partnerships with education ministries

Design and deliver GTM strategies for flagship programs

Coordinate cross-functional work with product teams

Collaborate with MENAP Sales and Community teams

Represent Canva at regional education events

Identify and develop strategic partnerships with government initiatives

Craft partnership frameworks and MoUs

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional work; MENAP Sales and Community teams; EDU product management; Product marketing; Engineering; Analytics teams

Communication Scope

Senior education leaders; Ministry officials; Student communities

Process & Methodology

Program management

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