Manager – National Development

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive learning and development support to the VP Emiratization and the broader Emiratization agenda.
• Develop and deliver programs that preparing Emiratis for work in NMC and assist in their development and progression.
• Utilize robust instructional design methodologies to identify learning outcomes and produce solutions that provide measurable results.
• Ensure solutions are cost efficient and effective.
• Must be highly engaging, versatile and professional trainer.
• Lead the implementation of individual career development plans for Emirati employees
• Provide comprehensive and expert advice and guidance supporting Emirati development priorities and best practices
• Partner with leadership development to build and continually improve on NMC flagship leadership development experiences that incorporate strong pedagogical underpinnings, embrace technology, build communities and encourage a servant leadership culture epitomized by trust, performance and potential.
• Apply sound analytical thinking to identify and improve the ROI for development offerings.
• Act as a sounding board and provide ad hoc coaching to leaders as required.
• Work collaboratively with the digital learning team to ensure solutions are best utilizing available technology to allow delivery at scale, with high quality inputs and measurable outcomes.
• Engage with the NMC LMS and other learning processes such as needs analysis, career pathway planning and reporting.
• Demonstrate high levels of energy, resilience, mindfulness and determination.
• Build and run assessment and development centers for Emirati employees to identify high potential talent and development plans.
• Design, scope, budget, develop, implement and evaluate Emirati leadership programs.

Qualifications

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, human resources, business or related discipline essential, masters preferred
• Certified in instructional design desirable but not essential
• Coaching certification desirable but not essential. 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Expert knowledge of learning and development models and their practical implementation in formal and informal learning.
• Exposure to career development tools and practices will be highly valued.
• Expert facilitation and presentation skills
• Coaching experience
• Digital learning content creation experience
• Project management experience

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Learning and Development
• Previous management experience of at least 1 year is desired
• Significant experience with increasing levels of responsibility in the Learning and Development domain
• Experience working directly with Emirati employees and their line managers
• Leading projects successfully across lines of business without formal authority.