Organizational Development & Succession Planning

NAFFCO FZCO; Dubai; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

NAFFCO FZCO in Dubai seeks a motivated Junior Organizational Development Officer to support Learning & Development and Succession Planning. You will coordinate training programs, maintain records, and help strengthen the internal talent pipeline.

The role also involves preparing reports and dashboards, partnering with department heads, and assisting in competency mapping, job descriptions, and engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in L&D, Talent Management, HR, or Organizational Development.
• Fresh graduates with strong HR internship experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and develop the L&D calendar.
• Coordinate internal and external training programs, including logistics and registrations.
• Maintain employee training records within the HRIS/LMS and generate reports.
• Support succession planning: databases, talent profiles, and readiness tracking.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and analyses for management; ensure confidentiality and compliance.

Skills

Learning & Development

Data analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Excel

LMS familiarity

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Psychology/Organizational Development

Tools

HRIS

LMS

Pivot Tables / Excel features

Job description

We are seeking a motivated detail-oriented Junior Organizational Development Officer to support Learning Development (L D) and Succession Planning initiatives. The role assists with designing, coordinating and administering training programs and supporting talent development to strengthen the internal talent pipeline. The ideal candidate is passionate about employee development, skilled in coordination and able to work with multiple stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Learning & Development – Coordinate the annual Training Needs Analysis (TNA).
• Assist in developing and implementing the annual L&D calendar.
• Coordinate internal and external training programs, including logistics and registrations.
• Maintain employee training records within the HRIS/LMS.
• Generate monthly and quarterly L&D reports and dashboards.
• Succession Planning – Support implementation and maintenance of the succession planning framework.
• Maintain succession planning databases and talent profiles.
• Assist in identifying critical positions.
• Coordinate talent review meetings with department heads.
• Track Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for successors.
• Monitor readiness levels and development progress.
• Prepare succession planning reports, talent matrices, and dashboards.
• Ensure succession planning documentation is updated and confidential.
• Support leadership development initiatives for high-potential employees.
• Organizational Development Support – Assist with competency mapping and assessments.
• Support development and review of competency frameworks.
• Maintain job descriptions and organizational development documentation.
• Support employee engagement and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Support HR projects related to organizational development, performance management, and talent management.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and analytical dashboards for management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and HR best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in L&D, Talent Management, HR, or Organizational Development.
• Fresh graduates with strong HR internship experience may also be considered.

Skills & Competencies

• Technical Skills: Knowledge of Learning & Development principles.
• Basic understanding of Succession Planning and Talent Management.
• Familiarity with Training Needs Analysis (TNA).
• Experience with HRIS or Learning Management Systems (LMS) is an advantage.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, charts, dashboards).
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong reporting and data analysis capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Learning & Development, Talent Management, Organizational Development, or CIPD Level 3/5 (advantage).
• Experience with LMS platforms and HR analytics tools.
• Knowledge of competency frameworks and career development practices.
• Exposure to manufacturing, engineering, construction, or industrial environments is preferred.