Specialist- Learning and Development (Emiratised Role)

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Abu Dhabi seeks a Learning & Development Manager responsible for managing learning initiatives and programs. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with quality standards, oversee training delivery, and measure the effectiveness of learning programs. A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (HR) is required, along with strong skills in training management and stakeholder liaison.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing learning initiatives and programs.
• Strong understanding of training delivery and evaluation.
• Ability to analyze training needs and design effective programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day learning initiatives aligned to business functions.
• Oversee development of training content and liaise with trainers.
• Measure ROI on learning and development initiatives.

Skills

Learning Program Management

Training Needs Analysis

Stakeholder Liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Human Resources)

Job description

Company Description

Join the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions. Our focus is to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders and communities to grow through differentiation, agility and innovation.

We are looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark a top company, in an exciting and dynamic industry.

Job Description

The role holder is responsible for day to day management of learning initiatives and programs aligned to the learning strategy of allocated business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports and implements the learning programes of allocated business unit.
• Ensures compliance with internal quality standards.
• Training Planning
• Delivers on the training needs analysis, in line with the approved organizational strategy, its applications for each Group, growth plans and future capability requirements.

Training Delivery

• Oversees the development of in-house course and content for the identified trainings to ensure its effectiveness.
• Liaison with external trainers or training vendors at a local, regional and global level to provide best in class training in line with international standards to all employees.
• Ensures cost efficient procurement of learning services – learning facilities, learning content and delivery.

Training Program Evaluation

• Measures the ROI on learning and development and effectiveness of training imparted, in order to understand high impact interventions and subsequent allocation of learning and development budgets.

Job Context

Learning & Development Activities

• Design, Obtain necessary approvals, Delivery, Assessment, Development and Evaluation of the best in class customized training delivery models – CBT, presentations, textbooks and instructor guides for various leadership levels
• Liaise with the all respective Stake holders, Trainees, Trainers, Subject Matter Experts, Product Managers, Vendors to understand training needs analysis and continuously develop, deliver course offerings
• Source and Manage vendors (if applicable) from initial identification of vendors through RFP process to day to day operational management of design and delivery of programs and assessment

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Human Resources) or any related discipline.