Professional Development Associate

G-CONSULTING QSE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career progression

Mentorship and learning opportunities

Growth-oriented environment

Training opportunities

Job summary

G-CONSULTING QSE is seeking a Professional Development Associate to support employee development, training programs, and learning activities. You will coordinate development programs, maintain records, prepare materials, and help evaluate training effectiveness.

In this role you will collaborate with HR and department managers, organize workshops and coaching sessions, track budgets and schedules, and help advance learning initiatives to boost performance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in HR, business admin, education, or organizational development.
• Experience in professional development, training coordination, HR or admin is a plus.
• Understanding of training programs and development practices.
• Ability to coordinate multiple training activities and manage deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, presentation tools, and training docs systems.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordinating development strategies and training programs.
• Organize workshops, seminars, coaching sessions, and learning activities.
• Coordinate with trainers, employees, and external providers.
• Identify training needs and support learning plans.
• Maintain training records, attendance reports, and docs.
• Prepare training materials, progress reports, and program evaluations.
• Collect participant feedback and assess training effectiveness.
• Support career development initiatives and skills assessments.
• Monitor training schedules and program budgets.
• Collaborate with HR and department managers to improve development initiatives.
• Research trends and learning resources to support programs.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin/Education/Organizational Development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Presentation tools

Training documentation systems

Job description

We’re Hiring: Professional Development Associate

Employment Type: Full-Time

Level: Associate / Entry-to-Mid-Level

We are seeking a motivated and organized Professional Development Associate to support employee development initiatives, training programs, and professional learning activities. This role involves coordinating development programs, evaluating training effectiveness, and supporting initiatives that enhance employee skills, professional growth, and organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordinating professional development strategies and training programs.
• Organize workshops, seminars, coaching sessions, and professional learning activities.
• Coordinate with trainers, facilitators, employees, and external training providers.
• Identify employee training needs and support the development of learning plans.
• Maintain training records, attendance reports, and employee development documentation.
• Prepare training materials, presentations, progress reports, and program evaluations.
• Collect participant feedback and assist in assessing training effectiveness.
• Support career development initiatives, skills assessments, and employee learning activities.
• Monitor training schedules, budgets, and program completion.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and department managers to improve development initiatives.
• Research professional development trends, learning resources, and training opportunities.
• Support continuous learning and organizational development activities.

Requirements

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Previous experience in professional development, training coordination, human resources, or administration is an advantage.
• Understanding of employee training, learning programs, and professional development practices.
• Ability to coordinate training activities and manage multiple assignments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, presentation tools, and training documentation systems.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees, trainers, and management teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and time-management abilities.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to contribute to employee development and organizational growth.
• Exposure to professional training, coaching, and talent development initiatives.
• Opportunities to develop expertise in learning and development operations.
• Career progression into Training Manager, Learning & Development Manager, Talent Development Director, or Organizational Development leadership roles.
• A professional, collaborative, and growth-oriented working environment.
• Training, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Who Can Apply?

• Currently residing in the UAE.
• Legally authorized to reside and work in the UAE.
• Applicants holding Seeker Visas, Tourist Visas, Visit Visas, War Visas, Grace Period status, or Cancelled Visas are not eligible.
• Must have a personal UAE bank account to receive salary payments.
• Previous professional experience is an advantage but not mandatory.