Head of Learning and Development, Dubai recruitment

Job Purpose:

The incumbent will support the organization’s global vision through the delivery of best practice learning and development initiatives.

Major Responsibilities:

Establish the framework for business line, team specific organisational development initiatives and facilitate the delivery of such development in conjunction with business leaders and HR Business Partners
Provide thought leadership, delivery expertise and support to the Learning and Development (LD) function to ensure seamless implementation of the LD department’s products and services
Build, lead and actively support a diverse team of talented LD professionals responsible for providing development consulting as well as recruiting/developing young talents, addressing training needs and organizing onboarding programs for new hires
Ensure the effective and efficient delivery of global training services and action learning to individuals and teams to enhance both individual performance/fulfillment and team/organizational capability
Oversee and assist the implementation of global HR/LD initiatives particularly those supporting the Organization’s strategy and culture
Evaluate and continuously improve LD programmes delivered to ensure they meet objectives and deliver value to the business
Identify, develop and promote best practices in learning and development methodologies in the region
Develop close and productive relationships with the LD community and key stakeholders in the region
Enhance the utilization of web-based tools (systems content) to manage the delivery of LD within the organization

Requirements:

10 years of experience as an LD professional, preferably in the financial services industry
University degree
Experience of working in a multicultural environment
Specific experience in working with SMEs (subject matter experts) in the co-development of professional and business development training
Strong experience in the delivery of training
Proficient in MS office suite and IT savvy
Strong influencing skills
Structured and organized
Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as project management capabilities
Resilient and abliltiy to deliver on tight deadlines

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