Career Development Coordinator @ ESM Dubai Emirati National

Events and Sports Management (ESM) is looking for an organised and people-focused Career Development Coordinator to join our HR team in Dubai, UAE. If you have experience in HR or learning and development and want to help young Emirati talent build their careers, this is your chance to run a programme that makes a real difference.

The role

You'll run our 18-month Emirati Training Programme day to day, setting up department rotations, supervising and supporting trainees, and making sure every trainee moves smoothly from one department to the next. You'll also support Emiratisation compliance, including tracking quotas and regulations, preparing for government inspections and keeping HR and Finance updated on GPSSA requirements. You'll report to the Head of HR and work closely with department heads, mentors and the Finance team.

What you'll do

Programme set-up

• Work with every department to set up the full 18-month rotation schedule, learning objectives and duties before each intake
• Confirm a mentor in each department and prepare a rotation pack covering duties, contacts, start-day arrangements and assessment requirements
• Maintain the master programme calendar and review programme content at least once a year

Programme coordination

• Make sure the programme process is followed consistently by trainees, mentors and departments
• Manage handovers between rotations so trainees move straight into their next department
• Monitor completion of assessments, evaluations and reflection logs
• Coordinate the final programme assessment and support the placement of trainees into permanent roles

Trainee supervision and support

• Supervise trainees' progress, attendance and professional conduct
• Hold a documented monthly one-to-one with each trainee to review progress, wellbeing and next steps
• Identify development needs early and agree supporting actions with mentors and the Head of HR
• Coordinate networking opportunities, workshops and skill-building sessions

Feedback, communication and reporting

• Run feedback forms after every rotation and use the results to improve the programme
• Brief mentors before each rotation and keep department heads informed of progress and changes
• Act as the central point of contact between trainees, mentors, departments and HR
• Maintain accurate programme records and report progress regularly to the Head of HR

Emiratisation compliance

• Track Emiratisation quotas and regulations, working closely with our Emiratisation Manager
• Keep programme records inspection-ready and support HR during government inspections
• Understand the GPSSA process and keep HR and Finance updated on regulatory changes
• Handle all trainee and compliance information confidentially

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
• Fluent Arabic and English, written and spoken
• HR certification such as CIPD or SHRM is desirable

Experience

• At least 2 years' experience in HR, training coordination or learning and development
• Experience coordinating programmes across several departments
• Experience with Emiratisation, GPSSA or UAE government compliance is desirable
• Experience supervising trainees, interns or graduates is desirable

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of UAE Emiratisation and labour regulations
• Understanding of GPSSA processes for UAE nationals
• Strong planning, scheduling and coordination skills
• Accurate record-keeping and reporting
• Confident using MS Office and HR systems
• Clear, professional communication

Attributes

• Highly organised, planning ahead so every rotation is ready before it starts
• Process-driven, following the agreed process consistently and holding others to it
• A supportive coach who helps trainees grow in confidence
• Diplomatic, working constructively with department heads and mentors at every level
• Discreet with personal and compliance information
• Proactive, spotting issues early and resolving them before they affect trainees

What we offer

• A competitive salary package
• Tax-free salary
• Private medical insurance
• Continuing professional development opportunities
• GPSSA Contribution
• Exclusive lifestyle benefits

You'll join a team that lives by our core values of Pride, Respect, Positivity, Excellence and Unity, and play a key role in developing the next generation of Emirati talent.