Senior Learning And Development Officer

Job description / Role

Senior Learning & Development Officer – Qatar

Client

Linum Consult’s client is a major international company that works within the energy sector. They are currently seeking a Senior Learning & Development Officer to oversee their training and development programmes, based in their Doha office.

Responsibilities

• Planning and organising the technical learning/development and training programmes for existing employees both overseas and locally, in accordance with identified needs and skills gaps
• Assisting in related training material development in coordination with internal teams or through engaging external subject matter experts
• Overseeing and managing development programmes for newly recruited technical trainees from high school or technical diploma backgrounds, ensuring they receive effective training and progress into skilled roles within the organisation
• Scheduling technical training sessions, managing tests, and handling scholarship payments for trainees, coordinating closely with educational institutes
• Liaising with technical training institutes, on-the-job training coordinators, and line supervisors to design, plan, and review technical training programmes, ensuring they meet the specific skills requirements of the company
• Tracking and managing training-related expenses for technical programmes, resolving discrepancies, and processing training invoices through HRMS for timely payment

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a master’s in Management specialising in Human Resources or Learning & Development
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in similar roles in large, multinational companies, preferably within the energy sector
• Demonstrable hands-on operational and implementation experience of technical training
• Good interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to liaise and coordinate with a wide range of stakeholders, including subject matter experts and educational institutions
• Fluent in English with very strong verbal and written communication skills

About the Company

Linum Consult is a niche global consultancy specialising in international recruitment of white collar workers across the Construction & Engineering, Mining and Oil & Gas sectors. We provide a full 360 consultancy service for clients, candidates and partners to eliminate the potential pitfalls of international mobilisation.

All Linum Consultants are industry experts with in country, international, multi-cultural experience. We provide precise market information combined with local knowledge to help facilitate informed decisions that are often life changing.