Learning And Development Specialist
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Role Overview
The employer is seeking an experienced and proactive Learning and Development Specialist based in Abu Dhabi.
The role supports the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning initiatives across the organisation.
The position works with HR, business leaders, and employees to identify development needs and support the wider people strategy.
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Summary
The employer is seeking an experienced and proactive Learning and Development Specialist based in Abu Dhabi.
The role supports the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning initiatives across the organisation.
The position works with HR, business leaders, and employees to identify development needs and support the wider people strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement learning and development programmes aligned with business and people objectives.
- Conduct training needs analysis with HR and business leaders to identify capability and development gaps.
- Design and coordinate leadership development, technical training, soft skills, and employee development programmes.
- Manage training delivery from planning and scheduling through evaluation and follow-up.
- Coordinate learning solutions with internal stakeholders and external training providers.
- Maintain annual learning plans and training calendars and support career and talent development initiatives.
- Assist with competency frameworks, individual development plans, and succession planning.
- Monitor training participation, completion, and effectiveness and provide reports to HR and management.
- Evaluate programmes using feedback, assessments, and performance data and recommend improvements.
- Support Learning Management Systems, maintain training records, and manage training budgets.
- Stay current with L&D trends, learning technologies, and best practices.
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Learning and Development, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- 4–7 years of relevant Learning and Development experience, ideally within a medium to large organisation.
- Strong experience in training needs analysis, programme design, training coordination, and evaluation.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and business leaders on development requirements.
- Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives.
- Experience working with external training providers and consultants.
- Good understanding of talent management, competency development, and career development principles.
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