Learning & Development Senior Specialist JOB
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time

Job Title: Learning & Development Senior Specialist
Role Purpose:
Design, develop, implement, and measure learning and development programs ensuring that all programs are customized to DCT’s specific requirements and achieve the desired benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
Learning and Development Planning:
- Identify DCT employees’ training needs in coordination with sectors/departments to obtain a concise training needs Inventory.
- Analyze and identify organizational needs and develop Learning strategies to address learning, development and cultural needs.
- Support in collaborating with Talent development Units to identify training needs and training that can be met internally.
- Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, consultations with managers or instructors.
- Develop, implement, facilitate and evaluate L&D methods and programs for all production positions at DCT.
- Design and implement learning and development policies, guidelines, processes, systems, and practices to ensure that outcomes meet current and future business needs and develop, motivate and engage employees.
- Contribute in developing, implementing, facilitating and evaluating training methods and programs for a variety of topics including leadership, soft skills, organizational development, and other programs as needed.
- Evaluate and coordinate external training opportunities while maintaining budget. responsibility.
- Design and create online learning modules, and course materials.
Learning and Development Operations:
- Conduct orientation programs for new joiners and P&P teams specific updates and ensure that candidates receive induction within their probation using the Basic Job Knowledge and successfully complete their probation.
- Train, develop, coach and mentor all new joiners in accordance with the DCT culture.
- Create and coordinate Induction plans for the new managers starting in the business.
- Contribute in managing all specific L&D requirements and ensure Training is delivered to the required standard.
- Implement post course assessment and action plans for the DCT employees following the in-house trainings courses to measure the productivity of the time spent in training.
- Assess the success of development plans and help employees make the most of learning opportunities.
- Design and deliver e-learning courses, workshops and other trainings in collaboration with training centers/ Training service providers.
- Schedule and track associate training programs, attendance and certifications.
- Review and analyse training feedback to identify areas for continued improvement.
Shared Activity:
- Carry out any other duties and responsibilities related to the role at the request of the direct manager
- Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
- Demonstrate compliance to organization’s values and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value drive culture within the organization.
- Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
Communication and Business Relationships:
Internal
- DCT Relevant Sectors / Departments
External
- Service Providers
- Consultants
- Training Centers
- Government and private entities
Qualifications :
- Bachelor’s degree (Master Preferred) in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration or any other degree within relevant industry.
- Professional certification in human resources is preferred.
Experience:
- 3 to 5 years of experience in Learning and Development or any other experience within similar role or industry
Skills:
- Full professional English proficiency both in speaking and writing.
- Arabic bilingual desirable but not mandatory.
- Skilled in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
- Knowledge and functional understanding of the tourism industry, regionally and globally.
- High level of competency in relevant software applications.
- Self-motivated with a proven ability to complete work in a timely manner.
- Ability to quickly integrate with existing business software tools and knowledge of other relevant industry software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - including appropriate stakeholder alignment.
- Evidence of creating, implementing, and managing policies and procedures.
- Ability to multi-task and to prioritize work effectively.
- Ability to work under own direction and high degree of initiative.
- Knowledge in HR Learning and Development leading practices.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of Learning and Development techniques.
How to apply
To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.
Post a resumeSimilar jobs
Senior Cost Estimation Engineer
KBR, Inc.,
Abu Dhabi
1 day ago
TitleSenior Cost Estimation Engineer"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class...

Recovery Driver 3 ton, 7 ton, 10 ton, 25 ton and winch
Al Sahraa Group,
Abu Dhabi
1 day ago
Position: Recovery Driver 7 ton, 10 ton, 25 ton and winchWork location : Abu DhabiJoining immeditaelyRequirements:Valid UAE Heavy Vehicle Driving License (required for recovery trucks). Proven experience as a Recovery Driver with different tonnage capacities (3T, 7T, 10T, 25T & Winch). Minimum 1-2 years of UAE driving experience in recovery operations. Good knowledge of Abu Dhabi roads and UAE traffic...

Teller Supervisor
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB),
Abu Dhabi
2 days ago
Looking to join the #1 bank in the UAE and one of the most prestigious in the region? We're looking for professionals who are driven, skilled, and ready to take on new challenges. Together, we can achieve our goals, making a lasting impact on both our company and the industry as a whole. Join us and leave your mark on...
