Job Description

Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, The First Group is a dynamic, integrated global property developer with a fast-growing portfolio of upscale hotels, residential properties, F&B brands and real estate asset management services. Since our launch in 2005, we have carved a highly successful niche offering unrivalled property investment opportunities in high-growth markets to clients from more than 70 countries worldwide.

We were among the first developers to identify the tremendous potential in providing private investors the opportunity to purchase hotel guestrooms, suites and serviced apartments in our collection of upscale properties located in highly popular locations across Dubai. We back up our success with a list of International Property awards along with strategic partnerships with companies such as Wyndham Hotel group, Millennium Hotels, Emirates Airlines and Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts.

To successful candidates, we offer a diverse progressive corporate working environment with clear growth potential along with award winning sales & marketing tools, a state of the art showroom featuring Dubai's only virtual helicopter tour and endorsements from a number of international sporting celebrities.

• Drive the digital learning strategy of The First Group in alignment with business requirements
• Coordinate with the Head of Learning & Development to ensure timely provision of training infrastructure, development of content and training delivery
• Work with the Head of Learning & Development to developing and maintaining of the digital learning road map that articulates the future direction and strategic focus of the Learning and Development function
• Collaborate closely with the various departments across the organisation research, develop and implement efforts to enhance the Digital Learning Experience
• Provide expert advice and counsel, as required, to the business on digital learning opportunities and emerging trends
• Contribute to the development, evaluation, and improvement of training programs, materials, and related services, to meet learners needs using sound Instructional Design and Adult Learning Principles
• Facilitate creative and innovative learning programs to support the development of our people in line with our strategic vision, and the achievement of business goals and KPIs
• Partner with business units, stakeholders and training managers to identify training needs and individual/group performance gaps that need training and performance intervention
• Introduce and make use of engaging and interactive tools and e-learning platforms to design, deploy modules & prepare various training reportsg., Articulate Suite, Vyond, MS office, Google Suite
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the L&D function, ensuring proper documentation and compliance of mandatory trainings and assessments
• Track participants attendance and compiles reports for Head of L&D
• Support the hiring management team in the execution of the new hire onboarding program within the organization to promote best practices
• Conduct regular follow-up meetings for new joiners and provide necessary guidance and assistance to ensure the best-in-class onboarding experience for new joiners
• Collaborate with HR to provide feedback during the probation period for new joiners and provide end of probation feedback to HR, Line Manager and the Head of L&D
• Collect employee feedback at the end of every learning & development intervention, and provide the collated report to the Head of Learning & Development
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance, friendly and passionate team environment to ensure the development and retention of critical talent within The First Group
• Act as a change agent and ambassador to support the implementation of new programs and projects for business functions impacting the organisation

• Minimum Bachelor's level qualification in a related field, preferably within Education, Organisational Psychology or equivalent
• Masters level qualification would be an asset
• Experience in e-learning and learning platforms management Knowledge/skills
• Experience implementing learning platforms and applications
• Experience building/expanding Digital Learning capability
• Able to use initiative and take responsibility with a positive can-do attitude to deliver effective results
• Self-motivated with an intellectual curiosity, a strong growth mindset and the desire to constantly improve
• Able to form effective relationships with executives and senior leaders
• An excellent team player
• Excellent in facilitation and communication skills, exceptional at collaboration and influence across all levels of an organisation
• A critical thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to analyse data and create meaningful conclusions which will inform the business
• Ability to embrace change within the organization in a professional and up-beat manner
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
• A go-getter (someone who looks for opportunity and areas to improve) who is proactive
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Highly presentable with a responsible and professional attitude