Learning and Development Specialist

Confidential; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Senior Specialist – Learning & Development to spearhead innovative training programs and leadership initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and proficiency in English and Arabic. Responsibilities include developing training content, supporting employee development, and managing relationships with stakeholders. If you are passionate about fostering a culture of learning, please apply by sending your CV to Ms. Payal.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in learning and development.
• Proven ability to design and deliver training programs.
• Experience in leadership development and employee coaching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative training programs.
• Design and execute mentorship initiatives.
• Collaborate with managers on individual development plans.
• Support learning integration into performance management.
• Conduct training needs analyses and evaluate programs.
• Engage with stakeholders to align training initiatives.

Skills

Learning Design

Leadership Development

Employee Development

Performance Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Arabic

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

(EMIRATIZATION - NATIONAL ONLY)

Job Code: JPC - 4838

Job Title: Senior Specialist – Learning & Development

Location: Abu Dhabi

Experience: 6 - 10 Years

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Industry: Government

Language: English & Arabic

Key Responsibilities

• Learning Design & Delivery: Develop and implement innovative training programs, workshops, and e-learning content using instructional design best practices.
• Leadership & Succession Planning: Design and execute leadership development programs and mentorship initiatives to build a strong internal talent pipeline.
• Employee Development: Collaborate with managers to create and monitor individual development plans that align employee aspirations with business needs.
• Performance Integration: Support integration of learning initiatives into performance management processes, including manager training and feedback systems.
• Needs Assessment & Evaluation: Conduct training needs analyses and evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs through data and feedback.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with department leaders and external vendors to align training initiatives with strategic priorities.
>Culture of Learning: Promote continuous learning through internal campaigns, events, and accessible resources that engage all levels of staff.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only short‑listed candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

If this role truly excites you and the criteria match your current experience, we encourage you to apply!

Please share your updated CV to Ms. Payal at [e-mail]