Senior Associate, People Development and Growth

3 days ago

Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia IsDB Group Full time

IDB3431 - Senior Associate, People Development and Growth - ICD

Business Unit: ICD - Islamic Corporation for Development Division: People Development and Growth (ICD) Department: People and Culture (ICD) Country: Saudi Arabia Location: Saudi Arabia - Jeddah Job Grade: E1 Closing Date: 06-Feb-2025

Role Purpose

This role incumbent will be responsible for supporting the design, delivery, and coordination of training and development initiatives that enhance employee skills and support their career growth. This role focuses on assisting in the creation of learning opportunities, helping employees improve their abilities, and supporting talent development efforts to meet organizational needs.

  1. Assist in identifying the learning needs of employees by gathering feedback from managers and team leaders.
  2. Support the prioritization of training topics and learning requirements based on staff, department and organizational goals.
  3. Manage logistics for training sessions, such as setting up virtual or in-person classes, coordinating hotel reservations/agreements and ensuring materials are ready.
  4. Collect feedback from training participants to measure the effectiveness of programs.
  5. Help analyze feedback and suggest improvements to training content and delivery methods.
  6. Assist with tracking progress of the learning and development plan and provide regular updates on training results.
  7. Maintain a database of internal and external training resources (books, online tools, courses) and make recommendations for new resources when needed.
  8. Help collect data through surveys or informal discussions to understand skill gaps or areas for improvement.
  9. Contribute to the succession planning process by ensuring that talent development efforts are aligned with future organizational needs and objectives.
  10. Organize and maintain documentation related to talent development and succession planning activities.
  11. Work with leadership to ensure that employees' growth and development are aligned with long-term company goals.
  12. Help track and document the progress of employees participating in talent development programs.
  13. Help coordinate activities related to succession planning, including updating talent pipeline and tracking employees' readiness for promotion.
  14. Support the team in preparing reports and materials for leadership discussions on succession planning.
  15. Assist with data collection and analysis for key roles within the organization to identify potential successors.
  16. Assist in scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and coordinating communication with employees and managers involved in succession planning.
  17. Update and maintain talent development records and reports.
  18. Collaborate with the internal communications team to ensure messages about talent development programs reach all departments effectively.
  19. Assist in the development of forums or group discussions that allow employees from different functions to share knowledge and best practices.

Qualifications/ Professional Experience

  1. At least 1 year(s) of experience in Learning and Development, Talent Management preferably in Human Resources or People Partnership related role is required.
  2. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Accounting or any relevant discipline is a must.
  3. A professional certification in SHRM / CIPD / HRCI or any additional relevant professional qualification is required.
  4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  5. Ability to work collaboratively and develop relationships with the stakeholders.
  6. Good analytical and presentation skills with expertise in MS Office (Word, Excel and Power point).

Behavioral and Technical Competencies

Core Behavioral Competencies:

  1. Innovation and Initiatives
  2. Change Management
  3. Developing People Capability
  4. Partnership Management
  5. Strategic Thinking
  6. Self-Effectiveness

Technical Competencies:

  1. Instructional Design Basics
  2. Learning Content Management
  3. Talent Management and Succession Planning
  4. Individual Performance Management
  5. Basic Project Management Skills
  6. Feedback and Assessment Support
  7. Administrative Support

Language Skills

Capable of communicating in two of the working languages (Arabic, English and French) of which English is a must.

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

  • Resume/CV
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Copy of Passport
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