Education Growth Lead – MENAP

Job Overview

Canva is seeking an Education Growth Lead for the MENAP (Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan) region based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This mid-senior level role is pivotal in driving the expansion and impact of Canva’s visual communication platform within the education sector across this dynamic region, empowering students and educators to design.

Company Overview

Canva is a global online visual communications platform on a mission to empower the world to design. Featuring a simple drag-and-drop user interface and a vast range of templates ranging from presentations, documents, websites, social media graphics, posters, apparel to videos, plus a huge library of fonts, stock photography, illustrations, video footage, and audio clips, anyone can take an idea and create something beautiful on Canva on any device, from anywhere in the world. Since its launch in 2013, Canva has aimed to make design accessible to everyone, believing that people shouldn’t need to understand complex software to unlock their creativity. The company is dedicated to leveling the playing field and democratizing access to design and visual communication. Canva also has a deeper mission: to build one of the world’s most valuable companies and to do the most good possible, committed to its core value of Being a Force for Good.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: None / Open to all applicants
• Experience: 5 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive growth strategies for Canva’s education sector across the MENAP region.
• Identify, build, and nurture strategic partnerships with key educational institutions, ministries, and organizations.
• Drive user acquisition, engagement, and retention among educators and students within the target markets.
• Conduct market research and analyze trends to inform product development and localized marketing initiatives.
• Represent Canva at educational conferences, workshops, and industry events to promote the platform.
• Collaborate closely with global product, marketing, and sales teams to align regional strategies with overall company goals.

Requirements

• Proven experience (5+ years) in growth, business development, or marketing within the education technology (EdTech) sector.
• Strong understanding of the education landscape, challenges, and opportunities in the MENAP region.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with a multicultural audience.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Data-driven decision-making with strong analytical capabilities and experience with growth metrics.
• Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in Arabic is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Opportunity to significantly impact and shape the future of education design in a rapidly growing region.
• Work with a dynamic, innovative, and mission-driven global technology company.
• Competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits designed to support your well-being.
• Extensive professional development and clear career growth opportunities within a global organization.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive, inclusive team culture.
• Access to Canva’s premium tools, resources, and a vibrant community.