Learning and Development Specialist

Nationwide Middle East Properties; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Learning & Development Specialist to design, deliver, and evaluate training programs. You will facilitate onboarding for new joiners and conduct ongoing training for staff. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 2-4 years of experience in training, and strong communication skills. This role emphasizes collaboration across departments and understanding of adult learning principles.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Learning & Development or Training.
• Ability to develop training materials and evaluate learner performance.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and training best practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onboarding and HR-related training sessions for new employees.
• Develop training materials, presentations, and e-learning modules.
• Prepare tests and assessments for new joiners and current employees.
• Maintain an updated training calendar and manage training logistics.

Skills

Strong presentation skills

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education or related field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Position Overview

The Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist will be responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs across Nationwide Middle East. This role will focus on conducting HR onboarding training for new joiners, developing assessments and evaluations, maintaining training records, and supporting the Sales Manager in evaluating sales team performance through structured training and performance analysis tools. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, solid understanding of adult learning principles, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Key Responsibilities

Training Delivery & Facilitation

• Conduct onboarding and HR-related training sessions for all new employees.
• Facilitate ongoing learning sessions, refresher trainings, and skill-development workshops for existing staff.
• Ensure all training content reflects company policies, culture, and compliance standards.
• Coordinate with HR to identify knowledge gaps and design targeted training interventions.

Training Design & Content Development

• Develop training materials, presentations, handbooks, and e-learning modules as needed.
• Create assessments, quizzes, role-plays, and practical evaluations to measure learning outcomes.
• Continuously update training content based on organizational changes, policies, and market trends.

Assessment & Evaluation

• Prepare tests, assessments, and evaluations for new joiners and current employees.
• Track learning progress and maintain accurate records of attendance, assessment scores, and completion rates.
• Generate reports on training performance, learning gaps, and employee development.

Training Administration

• Maintain an updated training calendar and ensure timely execution of all sessions.
• Manage and update the Learning Management System (LMS), if applicable.
• Coordinate logistics for training sessions including booking rooms, preparing materials, and scheduling attendees.

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.
• Proven experience (2–4 years) in Learning & Development, Training.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Ability to develop training materials and evaluate learner performance.
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and basic LMS tools.

Preferred

• Experience in training within the real estate or sales sector.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories and training best practices.
• Certification in L&D, Training, or HR (CIPD, ATD, SHRM, etc.) is an advantage