Learning and Development Consultant

3 days ago


Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar Serendib Training Full time

Serendib Training & Consulting is seeking a
highly experienced Learning & Development Strategy Leader
(consultant, senior L&D manager, or HR transformation expert) to
facilitate a 2-day advanced-level workshop
in Doha, Qatar. This is a freelance opportunity.

The details of the workshop will be shared with the selected candidate.

Ideal Profile

We are looking for a
seasoned L&D professional, strategist, or advisor
with a
proven track record of leading Learning & Development transformation
across
large organisations and government-linked entities in the Middle East and internationally
.

The ideal expert must have:

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development
    , Organisational Development, or Talent Strategy
  • Held
    leadership roles in L&D or HR transformation
    (e.g., Head of L&D, Director of Talent Development, Group OD Lead)
  • Designed and implemented
    enterprise-wide L&D strategies
    that drove measurable improvements in employee performance, leadership pipeline, and business outcomes
  • Hands-on experience working across
    diverse sectors
    (e.g., banking, healthcare, energy, government, telecom) in both
    multinational and regional/GCC-based organisations
  • In-depth knowledge of
    nationalisation initiatives
    (e.g., Qatarisation, Emiratisation, Saudisation, Omanisation, etc.), and how to build L&D strategies that support localisation, workforce upskilling, and national capability building
  • Strong command of frameworks such as
    L&D diagnostics, ROI/ROE models, capability gap analysis, strategic workforce planning, and digital transformation in L&D
  • Ability to engage, challenge, and consult
    senior HR leaders, L&D managers, and C-suite executives
    with credibility and impact
  • A highly practical, facilitative approach with experience leading
    interactive, case-based, and simulation-driven workshops

Preferred Credentials (Updated)

  • Leadership experience in
    enterprise-level L&D transformation projects
  • Demonstrated
    multi-country and cross-sectoral L&D strategy exposure
    , particularly in GCC, MENA, and/or global Fortune 500 settings
  • Recognised certifications in L&D, HR, or OD (such as
    CIPD Chartered Fellow, SHRM-SCP, CPHR, ATD Master Trainer or Strategist
    )
  • Academic/ Professional qualifications in
    HR, Education, Organisational Psychology, Business, or related fields

Thank you,

Malavan. S

Managing Partner

Serendib Training

Doha - Qatar



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