L&D Specialist

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Management (Top Talent & Leadership Development)

• Identify and manage the Top Talent pipeline.
• Establish guidelines for Individual Development Plans (IDP) for core talents and monitor their execution.
• Design and operate customized leadership development programs to foster next-generation leaders.

2. Learning & Development (Hands-on Instructional Design)

• Develop comprehensive L&D strategies to enhance the competencies of employees.
• Take a hands-on approach to instructional design and end-to-end execution of customized internal training programs, minimizing reliance on external agencies.
• Plan and facilitate various internal training sessions, including job-specific skills, core competencies, and onboarding programs.

3. Organizational Culture & Internal Communication

• Develop strategies to internalize company’s core values and revitalize the organizational culture.
• Build and manage an internal Change Agent network, collaborating closely with them to drive field-led culture programs.
• Plan and execute engaging internal events, such as town hall meetings, workshops, and retention-building activities.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years of relevant HR experience, with a strong focus on TM, L&D, and Organizational Culture.
• L&D Expertise: Proven track record of directly designing (instructional design) and operating training programs (e.g., leadership, functional skills, top talent).
• Culture Experience: Practical experience in planning corporate events
• Global Communication: Business-level English proficiency to effectively communicate and lead initiatives with diverse, multinational teams and local subsidiaries.
• Competencies: Strong strategic planning skills, problem-solving abilities, and a self-directed, hands-on work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous HR experience in a multinational company
• Deep understanding of the business environment of the Middle East and Africa region.
• Experience as an internal trainer with excellent presentation and facilitation skills.