L&D Specialist (Training Center)

We’re Hiring | Learning & Development Specialist | Doha, Qatar

We are looking for an experienced L&D Specialist to join our growing international training center in the heart of Doha someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multicultural environment and is committed to delivering world-class learning experiences.

What you’ll do:

Coordinate and deliver internationally accredited certification programs

Design engaging, blended learning content and training materials

Manage quality assurance processes and awarding body compliance

Support and develop trainers, assessors, and learners

Build partnerships with corporate and i…

Job Description | Training Center | Doha, Qatar

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist to join our internationally recognized training center in Doha, Qatar. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in planning, coordinating, and delivering a diverse portfolio of professional certification programs across healthcare, hospitality, business, safety, and education sectors. This is an exciting opportunity for an L&D professional who is passionate about quality training, international qualifications, and learner success.

Key Responsibilities

Program Delivery & Coordination

• Plan and oversee the end-to-end delivery of international certification programs in line with awarding body standards and timelines.
• Schedule training sessions, workshops, and assessments across multiple concurrent programs.
• Coordinate with trainers, assessors, and external facilitators to ensure smooth program execution.
• Manage learner enrollment, induction, and onboarding processes.

Curriculum & Content Development

• Develop and regularly update training materials, lesson plans, and learner handbooks to meet awarding body specifications.
• Design blended learning solutions combining face-to-face, practical, and digital delivery methods.
• Work with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy, relevance, and compliance across all subject areas.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Maintain the center’s approved center status with all relevant international awarding bodies.
• Manage Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) processes including assessment sampling, standardization meetings, and record-keeping.
• Coordinate External Quality Assurance (EQA) visits and implement corrective actions as required.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements and international awarding body frameworks.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date learner records, registrations, and certification documentation.

Learner Support & Engagement

• Provide academic and pastoral support to learners throughout their qualification journey.
• Identify at-risk learners early and implement appropriate support or intervention strategies.
• Facilitate learner progress reviews, feedback sessions, and orientation programs.
• Handle learner queries, complaints, and appeals professionally and within agreed timelines.

Trainer Development

• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and CPD of training staff and associate trainers.
• Conduct training observations and provide structured feedback to maintain delivery quality.
• Organize standardization events and cross-moderation sessions for assessors and internal verifiers.

Business Development Support

• Assist in promoting training programs to corporate clients, healthcare institutions, and individual learners.
• Contribute to the development of training proposals, course brochures, and marketing content.
• Support partnership development with organizations for group training and contract delivery.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Training & Development, Human Resources, Healthcare, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
• A recognized assessor qualification (e.g., TAQA or equivalent) is required; an internal verifier or IQA qualification is a strong advantage.
• A CIPD qualification or equivalent L&D certification is desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a learning & development, training coordination, or academic role within an international training center or corporate L&D environment.
• Proven experience managing programs under internationally recognized awarding bodies.
• Experience in healthcare-related training programs is a significant advantage.
• Prior experience working in the GCC or Middle East region is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Solid understanding of international qualification frameworks and accreditation processes.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and instructional design skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Culturally aware with experience in diverse, multicultural environments.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From QAR5,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person