Learning and Career Development Specialist

WSP

Sharjah, UAE

Posted
Ref: PP000-25695

Job description / Role

Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Sharjah, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
HR, Recruitment & Training
Company Industry
Education

Job description

As a learning specialist, you will play a key role in driving a culture of continuous learning and career growth by designing and delivering innovative, tech-enabled, and personalized learning experiences for a diverse global audience, from early careers to leaders. This role blends data-driven insights, digital platforms, and human-centered design to empower employees to build future-ready skills and navigate evolving career paths.

This is a global role with a lean into the Middle East business.

Responsibilities

Learning experience design & delivery
Coordinate and facilitate learning sessions, workshops, and e-learning programs for an audience from graduates to leaders across our globe.
Support the implementation of global and regional learning initiatives aligned with strategic priorities.
Incorporate microlearning and social learning.

Career development enablement
Assist employees in creating personalized development plans and career pathways.
Provide guidance on available resources, tools, and mentoring opportunities.
Facilitate career coaching sessions and promote internal mobility through talent marketplaces.

Data & insights
Leverage learning analytics and AI to measure impact, personalize learning, and predict skill gaps.
Use dashboards to track engagement, completion, and business impact metrics.

Stakeholder collaboration
Partner with business leaders to embed learning into the flow of work.
Act as a consultant to managers on career conversations and team capability building.

Core competencies

  • Learning agility: Ability to adapt and apply new knowledge quickly.
  • Design thinking: Ability to create learner-centric, engaging experiences.
  • Collaboration: Builds strong relationships across teams and functions.
  • Communication: Delivers clear, engaging messages to diverse audiences.
  • Analytical thinking: Uses data to inform decisions and improve programs.
  • Influence & facilitation: Encourages participation and drives engagement in learning initiatives.
  • Digital fluency: Comfortable with AI, analytics, and learning tech ecosystems.
  • Agility & adaptability: Responds quickly to changing business and workforce needs.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, education, organizational development, or related field.
  • 3-5 years in L&D or career development, with exposure to digital learning platforms and skills-based frameworks.
  • Experience with AI-enabled learning tools, BIM/analytics dashboards, or learning experience platforms (LXP) is a plus.
  • Strong facilitation, consulting, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can.

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