WPP Media Associate Learningand Effectiveness MENA

WPP; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Vision and dental insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Mental health days

Job summary

WPP Media is seeking an Associate, Learning & Effectiveness MENA, to coordinate training programs across the region. You will support LMS administration, communications, and content materials while collaborating with regional teams and external partners.

Ideal for a recent graduate or professional with up to 2 years of experience, this role offers exposure to corporate learning and talent management within a leading marketing network. Hybrid work arrangement with four days in office.

Qualifications

• Emirati national with a family book (essential).
• Recent graduate or 0–2 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as HR, Business Administration, Education, or Communications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end regional training sessions (virtual and in-person).
• Support LMS maintenance: content uploads, course tracking, data accuracy.
• Draft communications to promote courses and learning pathways.

Skills

Learning coordination

LMS administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

LMS

Job description

Job Description:

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 WPPs 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.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Role Summary and Impact

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 were together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. Thats 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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