Learning and Development Manager

Job Description : LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER KUWAIT A global market-leading contracting company specializing in Operations for the Oil & Gas sector · Internationally recognized Assessor and Verifier qualifications (both desirable). · International Train the Trainer qualification (desirable). · A degree level qualification (BSc, BEng, BA) from a recognized university. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience working with a top 10 international oil and gas company such as Bp, Shell, ExxonMobil, Chevron etc. · Must have a minimum of 15 years’ experience in Oil & Gas Upstream Operations and Maintenance and must have an in-depth knowledge of the following: · Must had proven experience in developing and implementing Competency Frameworks, Learning Systems/Tools, Training Quality Assurance, Program and Curriculum Review, Design, and Implementation. · Experience and knowledge of Instructional Systems Design (ISD) is highly desirable. · Experience and knowledge of online training is highly desirable. · Advise on all L&D issues, Competency issues, Learning Systems etc. · Work with Discipline Specialists and SMEs to review & update the Competency Frameworks, Learning Tools, Learning Options, Course Catalogues and Curriculum, aligned to field requirements · Provide advice and guidance on the available international qualifications and the awarding bodies · Integrate best practice approaches, benchmarking against other NOCs and IOCs · Lead the rationalization of available delivery methods and learning titles · Technician and Graduate programme reviews, updates, and implementation · Implement Training Quality and Competency Assurance systems and methods · Responsible for new learning initiatives recommendation and implementation · Competency tracking and learning tracking initiatives · Work with corporate learning initiatives through T&CD and KPC · Responsible for training material development and review in their area of operations. · Submit reports as required (weekly, monthly, quarterly) and required training delivery and/or development data as requested by Line Management or the client. Qualification & Requirement: · Bachelor Degree level qualification (BSc, BEng, and BA) from recognized university. · Internationally recognized Assessor and Verifier qualifications (both desirable). · International Train the Trainer qualification (desirable) · Valid driving license · 15 years' experience in related field and specialty · 5 years experience in International Major Oil & Gas Companies in Operational - Upstream · 5 years experience working with top 10 international oil and gas company · 15 years experience in Oil & Gas Upstream Operations and Maintenance · Proven experience in developing and implementing: o Competency Frameworks, o Learning Systems/Tools, o Training Quality Assurance, o Program and Curriculum Review, Design, and Implementation. · Act as SME and implement comprehensive improvements to Learning and Development systems · Experience and knowledge of Instructional Systems Design (ISD) is highly desirable. · Experience and knowledge of online training is highly desirable. · Specialist L & D acts as language reviewer for all training material developed. · Current knowledge of international best practice in the field of Learning and Development training. · Possess good IT skills, in particular Outlook, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. · Must possess emotional resilience, be a self-starter and have a positive attitude. · Willingness to travel within client desert locations and gathering centers in Kuwait for work requirements · Operational experience as a Technician and above in the oil and gas industry. · Must possess a good level of English language ability, both spoken and written.

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