Digital Learning & Development Specialist

Over the many years of its pursuit for investment diversification, the Ghobash Group has capitalized on opportunities in sectors with encouraging growth potential by either buying out established operating companies or founding new businesses to extend value into those markets. As the portfolio of these fully, or majority-owned operating companies grew and became more diversified, the Group established ABAN INVESTMENT in 2008 to administer and facilitate its smooth operation. Each operating company general manager reports into the CEO of Aban Investment and as such it is an actively managed portfolio of companies.

ABAN Investment currently has stakes in Technology, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Chemicals and Supplies, Hospitality, Healthcare, and Consumer Services. It is committed to building high-value businesses, from start-ups and early stage ventures to mergers and acquisitions for more mature businesses.

The Digital L&D Specialist will be responsible for designing, implementing, and enhancing capability development initiatives training programs that create drive business outcomes and professional growth and performance excellence. The ideal candidate will have a passion for innovative digital learning practices, employee development, a deep understanding of blended learning & adult learning principles, with and the ability to create practical solutions for business units engaging learning experiences using technology.

• Training Program Development: Design and deliver engaging training programs, workshops, and e-learning modules tailored to business needs.
• Needs Assessment: Collaborate with department heads to identify skills gaps and training requirements.
• Facilitation & Delivery: Conduct in-person and virtual training sessions for employees at all levels.
• Design & implement an integrated technology plan that is user friendly, scalable and best practice
• Content Creation: Develop training in learning resources, materials, manuals, and interactive learning tools.
• LMS Management: Oversee the Learning Management System (LMS), tracking and reporting on training completion rates and effectiveness.
• Performance Support: Work closely with managers to implement in-house training programs and business solutions
• Evaluation & Reporting: Measure training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and performance improvements.
• Compliance & Soft Skills Training: Ensure compliance training is up-to-date and facilitate leadership employee development programs.
• Provide support for LinkedIn learning, Culture Amp initiatives and L&D projects as required
• Develop multi-media content and solutions for communications, branding and marketing

Others:

• Organize in-house events and team-building activities:
• Plan, organize and execute in-house events such as employee recognition events, town halls, and other team building activities to foster engagement and collaboration across the organization.
• Support Transformation and change management through continuous improvement, innovation & automation.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field
• Technical Certifications relevant to the role of Trainer/Facilitator accreditation being highly advantageous

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a training or L&D

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in e-learning tools (e.g., Articulate, Adobe Captivate) and LMS platforms.
• Knowledge of Design Thinking and its implementation in learning module creation 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong administrative skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 
• Experience in e-learning development and delivery is a plus.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies is preferred.
• Ability to analyze data and generate reports on training effectiveness.  
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• A strong focus on quality and customer service.