WPP Media: Associate, Learning& Effectiveness MENA

WPP Media; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Media in Dubai seeks an Associate, Learning & Effectiveness MENA to coordinate regional training programs and support LMS administration. You will help ensure smooth delivery of virtual and in-person sessions, and craft engaging learning materials.

The role is ideal for a recent graduate or someone with 0–2 years of experience, with a bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field. It features a hybrid work model in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or 0–2 years of professional experience in Learning & Development or HR-related function.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, Communication, or related field.
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and learning content development is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end logistics for regional training sessions (virtual and in-person).
• Assist in LMS administration: content uploads, course-tracking, data accuracy.
• Draft and send communications to promote courses and learning pathways.
• Support development of training materials, presentations, and resources.
• Administer post-training feedback surveys and report on impact.
• Liaise with external training partners and internal stakeholders to ensure delivery.

Skills

Learning coordination

LMS administration

Communication

Content development

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Education/Communication

Tools

LMS

Job description

WPP Media: Associate, Learning& Effectiveness MENA

About WPP Media

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by ourpioneeringagentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

As our Associate, Learning & Effectiveness MENA, you will be the engine of our L&E function. You will be instrumental in the coordination, delivery, and success of our training programs, ensuring our teams across the region have the skills to thrive. You will be mentored by senior leaders, gain unparalleled exposure to the media industry, and build a foundational skill set in corporate learning and talent management.

What You’ll Be Doing (Your Key Responsibilities):

• Learning Coordination & Logistics: Manage the end-to-end logistics for all regional training sessions, both virtual and in-person. This includes scheduling, managing invitations, booking venues, and coordinating with facilitators.
• LMS Administration: Support the maintenance of our Learning Management System (LMS). You will assist in uploading new content, tracking course completion, and ensuring data accuracy.
• Communication: Act as a key point of contact for employee queries related to our learning programs. You will help draft communications to promote new courses and learning pathways.
• Content & Materials Support: Assist in developing and formatting training materials, presentations, and resources.
• Feedback & Reporting: Administer post-training feedback surveys and compile data to help us measure the effectiveness and impact of our programs.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Liaison: Support the team in communicating with external training partners and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth program delivery

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
• You are an Emirati National with a family book (essential requirement).
• A recent graduate or an individual with 0-2 years of professional experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, Communication, or a related field.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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