Training And Development Officer

About the company

Al Masaood Energy, established in 1971, is among the UAE’s earliest oil and gas suppliers and contracting businesses. With five decades of experience across upstream and downstream operations and a team of more than 1,500 employees, the company delivers advanced energy services across the UAE, the Middle East, North Africa, the Eastern Mediterranean, and South Asia. Based in Abu Dhabi, it also operates through subsidiaries in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Pakistan. Alongside its petroleum services, it is recognized as an important local sponsor, agent, and strategic partner for multinational contractors and manufacturers in the UAE energy sector.

Role overview

This role focuses on creating, rolling out, and reviewing learning and development initiatives that strengthen employee capability, improve performance, and support long-term career progression while aligning with the organization’s strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Assess development needs by reviewing performance information, identifying competency gaps, and discussing requirements with stakeholders.
• Make sure training plans support business goals and workforce planning.
• Prepare yearly learning plans and development roadmaps.
• Build interactive training solutions across classroom, virtual, e-learning, and blended formats.
• Run workshops, onboarding sessions, and broader capability-building programs.
• Work with internal subject matter experts and outside training vendors.
• Ensure learning materials are practical, relevant, and usable in day-to-day work.
• Contribute to leadership development and broader talent-building efforts.
• Evaluate training outcomes through participant feedback, assessments, and performance measures.
• Monitor attendance, completion, and the effect of learning on performance.
• Refine programs continuously using data and user feedback.
• Collaborate with HR, managers, and senior leaders on employee development priorities.
• Advise managers on coaching methods and learning through on-the-job practice.
• Support succession planning and career growth initiatives.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a closely related discipline.
• A certification in training and development, such as CPTD or a similar credential, is considered an advantage.
• Previous experience working as a training officer, trainer, or in a comparable learning and development position.
• Ability to create training content that is engaging and effective.
• Two to four years of relevant experience in training, learning and development, or HR.
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing training and competency frameworks.
• Working knowledge of training needs analysis.
• Strong analytical ability to review learning metrics and training return on investment.
• Good presentation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Additional information

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates.

No stipend or salary amount was provided in the source.