Learning & Development Senior Specialist

1 week ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi Full time

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:

  1. 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 to 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.
  2. 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 to managing all specific L&D requirements and ensure training is delivered to the required standard.

    • Implement post-course assessment and action plans for DCT employees following the in-house training 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 analyze training feedback to identify areas for continued improvement.
  3. 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 with the organization's values and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value-driven 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

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree (Master Preferred) in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or any other degree within the 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 a 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 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.

Company Industry:

  • Travel
  • Tourism

Department / Functional Area:

  • HR
  • Human Relations
  • Industrial Relations

Keywords:

  • Learning & Development Senior Specialist
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