Talent Development Center Specialist

Role Overview

This position sits within the Talent Development Center, where the focus is on building organizational capability, strengthening readiness for the future, and nurturing an ongoing learning culture. The selected professional will help manage the learning lifecycle end to end, from identifying needs through to evaluating impact and improving the learner journey.

What the Role Supports

The role contributes to shaping learning and development strategy into practical programs, initiatives, and execution plans. It also involves creating and running both classroom-based and digital learning solutions, working closely with partners and training providers, and using performance data to improve outcomes.

Core Responsibilities

• Assess learning needs across organizational, team, function, and individual levels to uncover capability gaps.
• Convert those needs into development priorities, annual plans, and learning pathways linked to business goals.
• Build a balanced portfolio of programs covering upskilling, reskilling, and future-oriented capabilities.
• Ensure learning initiatives follow competency frameworks and internal quality expectations.
• Design face-to-face and digital learning experiences using sound instructional design and audience analysis.
• Create content directly or coordinate its development with subject experts and external providers.
• Embed practical exercises and workplace projects that help learners apply knowledge on the job.
• Strengthen the learner experience through clear communication, responsive support, and smooth operational delivery.
• Manage programs from planning through implementation and closure within approved timelines.
• Coordinate with training providers, define scope and deliverables, and verify compliance with agreed terms.
• Track learner and trainer satisfaction, apply quality controls, and implement improvements during delivery.
• Maintain procedures and operational records to support governance and audit requirements.
• Create an impact measurement model with evaluation levels and indicators for learning transfer.
• Prepare analytical reports covering participation, completion, satisfaction, efficiency, and performance outcomes.
• Calculate ROI indicators when required and turn findings into practical recommendations.
• Develop dashboards to monitor progress and anticipate future learning needs through analytics.
• Review and refresh programs regularly based on feedback, results, and evolving trends.
• Build a knowledge repository to support sharing of best practices and reusable content.
• Encourage self-learning through internal communication, engagement messaging, and change initiatives.

Ideal Background

This opportunity is best suited to professionals with experience in learning and development, talent management, or program management, and who are comfortable working with multiple stakeholders in a structured, data-informed environment.

Skills and Working Style

The role calls for strong stakeholder coordination, professional communication, analytical thinking, problem solving, and a data-driven approach to planning and improvement.

Additional Information

The workplace emphasizes capability building, future readiness, and continuous learning. No salary, stipend, start date, or application deadline was provided in the source details.

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.