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 bank in the UAE seeks a Learning & Development Manager to oversee training initiatives aligned with the business functions. Responsibilities include implementing learning programs, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and managing vendor relationships to deliver effective training solutions. A Bachelor’s degree in HR or related fields is required.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement learning programs for the allocated business unit.
• Oversee development of in-house courses and content.
• Measure ROI on learning and development efforts.

Skills

Project management

Training delivery

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Human Resources)

Job 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 in a top company, in an exciting and dynamic industry.

Job Description

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

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Key Responsibilities

• Supports and implements the learning programs of the 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 courses and content for the identified trainings to ensure effectiveness.
• Liaises with external trainers or training vendors at local, regional, and global levels to provide best-in-class training in line with international standards to all employees.
• Ensures cost-efficient procurement of learning services – learning facilities, content, and delivery.

Training Program Evaluation

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

Job Context

Learning & Development Activities

• Designs, obtains necessary approvals, delivers, assesses, develops, and evaluates the best-in-class customized training delivery models – CBT, presentations, textbooks, and instructor guides for various leadership levels.
• Liaises with all respective stakeholders, trainees, trainers, subject matter experts, product managers, and vendors to understand training needs and continuously develop and deliver course offerings.
• Sources and manages vendors (if applicable) from initial identification through RFP process to day-to-day operational management of program design and delivery and assessment.

Qualifications

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