Learning & Development Specialist

Reporting structure

Reports To:

Head of Learning & Development

Direct Reportees:

None

Job Summary and Purpose

Design and implement a talent assessment and development framework, methodology and process for the purposes of talent identification, development, and succession planning, with an emphasis on National Development.

Execute the full ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) cycle in relation to Learning and Development for all NAKILAT employees and managers, with particular focus on the development of Qatari Nationals. Manage the initiatives and programs that will enable NAKILAT to achieve its short-term Qatarization goals and long-term Qatarization objectives.

Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities:

Learning & Talent Development:

1. Implement Learning and Development, Career Planning and Succession Planning tools & methodologies reflecting leading practices in the Oil and Gas sector and the Maritime industry.

2. Deliver development centers with associated psychometric assessments, interpreting the results to compile Employee and Line Managers' feedback reports that include recommended development actions.

3. Collaborate with the Head of L&D to design an Employee Development Program to retain and develop high potential employees by building on any capability assessments to identify capability gaps.

4. Coordinate with the Line Managers to identify capability and competency requirements of high potential candidates and identify and recommend Training and Development requirements to bridge these gaps.

5. Review, analyze, and assess career progression and succession planning requirements and identify and recommend relevant training and development requirements.

6. Support flexible career paths and succession planning that focus on aligning talent and opportunities by reviewing internal and external recruiting pipelines in collaboration with the Head of Learning and Development, Talent Acquisition and Line Managers.

7. Ensure timely identification of potential key roles/jobs and high potential candidates who could go through the succession planning process.

8. Work with potential successor candidates to support them through succession planning programs.

9. Assess skills and experience required for unmatched critical positions, and report risk areas, if any, to the Head of Learning and Development in collaboration with other concerned parties to put in place mitigation plans to address these risk areas.

10. Support the delivery of high-profile business critical development programs such as operational technical programs, leadership development programs and professional accreditation programs.

11. Project manage the development of the Annual Training Plan to address skills gaps and identified training needs, with a specific focus on Qatari Nationals.

12. Identify suitable training providers available, both locally, regionally, and overseas, in order to deliver training objectives in line with management's requirements and coordinate the training delivery process to ensure the achievement of learning objectives.

13. Participate in the ongoing execution of a blended learning strategy and work with the Head of L&D to develop the virtual delivery model, including eLearning, online classrooms, self-directed learning, peer-to-peer learning, and social learning.

Qatarization:

1. Support the Career Development Planning process and advise the appropriate development actions to be taken to develop Qatari Nationals towards senior roles, as well as ensure that CDPs are in place for selected Qatari Nationals.

2. Assist in developing and implementing a 'Mentoring and Coaching Programme' for Qatari Nationals, including Post holders, Graduate Developees, and Trainees. Once implemented, track and report on the progress and success of these programmes.

3. Design, develop, and implement talent programs for 'young' Qatari talent, including the Marine Cadet Training Programme in association with QatarEnergy.

4. Manage and successfully implement students' sponsorships and report regularly on student progress.

Performance Management:

1. Participate in the establishment and maintenance of effective performance management policies, processes and systems within NAKILAT.

2. Manage all phases of the Performance Management cycle (planning, review, and appraisal).

3. Analyze and publish periodic internal reports on performance management practices and processes.

4. Support the Performance Improvement process for employees who are underperforming in their current roles by ensuring that Performance Improvement Plans are in place, and well tracked.

Generic Accountabilities:

Quality, Health, Safety, & Environment (QHSE):

1. Adhere to all relevant QHSE policies, procedures, instructions, and controls so that NAKILAT provides a safe, world class, secure and environmentally responsible service to customers, the public and its own people.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures:

1. Implement approved departmental policies, processes, and procedures.

2. Work with the Head of L&D to improve and advance policies & procedures whenever possible.

3. Work to enhance the existing Learning Management System in SuccessFactors through effective change management processes in conjunction with IT professionals both internal & external.

Others:

1. Carry out any other duties as directed by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Psychology or any other related field.

• British Psychological Society (BPS) Level A & P preferred or equivalent.

Experience:

• 5-7 years of related experience of which a minimum of 3-5 years should be in a similar position / responsibility.

• Previous experience in Oil & Gas industry and regional experience is preferred

Job Specific Skills:

• Experience of the full ADDIE cycle in a Learning and Development section

• Knowledge of Learning and Development principles and best practices

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office & Learning Authoring Tools

• Knowledge of SAP ERP & SuccessFactors LMS

• Assessment & Development Methodologies