Learning & Development Specialist | Retail | IKEA Qatar (Doha, QA)

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Job Requisition ID: 155444

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role

To lead and support learning programmes and development strategies for the business through effective coordination with the HRBP, Store teams, the Regional Learning & Development team and the global IKEA training team. Focus on the development and maintenance of the IKEA training plan and individual development plans to secure business competency.

What you will do

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<li style=”text-align:justify”>The job holder is responsible for facilitating all orientation programmes for new co-workers and HR specific updates.</li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Lead the learning and development process in the store by working in a proactive way.</li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Responsible for maintaining their knowledge on current training initiatives and trends via external networking (Inter-IKEA Systems B.V) and the Al-Futtaim Training Centre.</li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Train, develop, coach and mentor all co-workers in accordance with the IKEA culture.</li>
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<li style=”text-align:justify”>The job holder will be responsible for the management and development of the team ensuring that all are adequately competent and motivated.</li>
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<li style=”text-align:justify”>The job holder is responsible for the support and coordination of all management and co-worker development plans.</li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Support Line Managers in executing development training for identified succession candidates.</li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Deliver localised training initiatives to support the store team.</li>
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<li style=”text-align:justify”>The job holder is responsible for maintaining all administrative records relating to employee trainings (Training Matrix) and will control all administration related to training for the store.</li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Support the enrolment process for all IKEA Business College training.</li>
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Required skills to be successful

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<li style=”text-align:justify”>Effective Communication </li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Strategic Planning, </li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Organisational Skills, </li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Interpersonal Skills, </li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Analytical Skills </li>
<li style=”text-align:justify”>Leadership Skills </li>
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What equips you for the role

About Al-Futtaim Retail

Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer’s in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options. 
 
Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference…
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