Specialist L&D - National Development (Emirati Talents)

Roads and Transport Authority; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Roads and Transport Authority in the UAE is seeking a strategic HR and L&D professional to lead Emirati talent development. You will qualify and train Emirati competencies to support Emiratization goals, link performance outcomes with training, and monitor Individual Development Plans to close gaps between planned and actual development.

Additionally you will implement induction programs for leadership, deliver programs for graduates and students, oversee scholarships, prepare 90‑day plans for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR Management required or preferred.
• 3+ years with Master’s degree or 5+ years with Bachelor’s degree in HR/L&D suffices.
• HR/L&D certification preferred, SHRM certification advantageous.
• Expertise in assessment and talent pool development.
• Experience in national talent development initiatives and programs.
• Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, and organizational standards.
• Ability to design and implement effective learning strategies.
• Onboarding experience management and employee integration proficiency.
• ROI assessment for training and development initiatives.
• Experience in managing and evaluating training programs.
• Proficiency in presentation design and executive-level reporting.
• Instructional design and curriculum development expertise.
• Knowledge of strategic workforce intelligence and workforce planning.

Responsibilities

• Strategy: support policy development and Emirati competency training to support Emiratization and succession plans.
• Strategy: link performance outcomes with training and development aligned with national priorities.
• Strategy: monitor IDP usage and identify gaps between planned and actual development.

Skills

HR Strategy

L&D Program Design

Talent Development

Performance Linking

IDP Management

Induction Design

Scholarship Program Experience

Reporting to Executives

Instructional Design

Curriculum Development

Workforce Planning

Governance & Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Human Resources Management

Job description

Strategy

• Support development, review, and implementation of policies and procedures for qualifying and training Emirati competencies to achieve Emiratization goals and succession plans.
• Assist in linking performance outcomes with training and development initiatives for national employees in line with national development priorities.
• Monitor utilization of Individual Development Plans for Emirati talent and highlight gaps between planned and actual development activities.

Operations

• Implement integrated induction programs for new leadership-group employees, ensuring functional, cultural, and procedural integration.
• Deliver qualifying programs for recent graduates and high school students in coordination with accredited educational institutions.
• Support scholarship program operations, including documentation, nomination coordination, and communication with educational institutions.
• Follow up on academic performance of scholarship recipients and maintain up-to-date study progress records.
• Coordinate with department and section managers to prepare 90-day plans for new supervisory employees and follow up on execution.
• Maintain and update the training and national development database with attendance, completion, and participation details.
• Prepare periodic reports on training completions and national development metrics for review by senior team members and stakeholders.

Product / Process Improvement

• Measure the impact of national development training programs using evaluations, feedback, and performance indicators.
• Analyze data from training, scholarships, and development activities to recommend improvements to programs and processes.
• Contribute insights from academic performance tracking, IDP utilization, and induction outcomes to refine national development initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree in Human Resources Management
• 3+ years in case of Master's degree (5+years in case of Bachelor's degree)
• HR or L&D-related certification preferred, SHRM certification
• Expertise in assessment and talent pool development
• Experience in national talent development initiatives and programs
• Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, and organizational standards
• Ability to design and implement effective learning strategies
• Skilled in onboarding experience management and employee integration
• Competence in ROI assessment for training and development initiatives
• Experience in managing and evaluating training programs
• Proficiency in presentation design and executive-level reporting
• Expertise in instructional design and curriculum development
• Knowledge of strategic workforce intelligence and workforce planning