Senior Learning & Advisory Specialist

The Senior Learning & Advisory Specialist will contribute to the delivery and continued development of knowledge management, business advisory and government advisory work across the MENA region.

This role will involve delivering consulting and advisory services and facilitating both internal and external knowledge-sharing sessions.

The role covers the entire Middle East and North Africa region. You will work closely with Subject Matter Experts across Fragomen to obtain, provide and validate information, particularly in relation to the practical implementation of immigration, labour and other relevant regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, edit, update and publish content on immigration, mobility and other areas of regional regulatory framework and practice.
• Research applicable regulatory frameworks and monitor legislative, policy and procedural developments across the MENA region.
• Work closely with Subject Matter Experts to obtain, provide and validate information, particularly regarding the practical implementation of regulatory requirements and government processes.
• Conduct regular quality-control reviews of content, products and processes to maintain accuracy, consistency and operational efficiency.
• Conduct strategic analysis of regulatory frameworks across the MENA region, including preparing international benchmarking studies, current-state assessments, topic-specific reports, policy papers and white papers.
• Contribute to business advisory projects, including compliance reviews and audits, policy drafting and review, multijurisdictional assessments, workforce mobility projects and client training.
• Contribute to government advisory projects, including legislative and policy analysis, international benchmarking, stakeholder engagement, procedural assessments and the preparation of recommendations and supporting reports.
• Work with digital tools and proprietary systems to update, review, manage and store information efficiently in support of Fragomen and its clients.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of client and internal presentations, training programmes and knowledge-sharing sessions, both virtually and in person.
• Draft thought-leadership materials, client communications, articles, blogs, presentations and other content, as required.
• Support business development activities, including identifying opportunities, contributing to proposals and responding to requests for information or tender submissions.
• Participate in marketing initiatives and represent the team at selected conferences, client meetings, government meetings and other external engagements.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams across different workstreams, ensuring that dependencies, responsibilities and deadlines are clearly understood and managed.
• Prepare meeting agendas and minutes, document agreed actions, and contribute to the development and maintenance of project plans and implementation roadmaps.
• Support the successful delivery of projects by coordinating activities, monitoring progress, identifying potential issues and helping ensure that agreed deliverables and deadlines are met.
• Maintain accurate time records and up-to-date project, matter and activity tracking.
• Undertake administrative responsibilities required for the effective operation of the team.
• Carry out other responsibilities consistent with the role and the evolving needs of the MENA Learning & Advisory team and the Fragomen Knowledge Group.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in law, public policy, international relations, political science or another relevant discipline.
• At least five years of relevant experience in legal or regulatory research, content development, knowledge management, consulting or advisory work.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English. Working proficiency in Arabic is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to research and analyze legislation, policy and government procedures and translate findings into practical, actionable intelligence.
• Experience drafting professional reports, client communications, presentations or thought-leadership content.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a disciplined approach to drafting, editing and quality control.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to urgent requests.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Subject Matter Experts, senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams across different jurisdictions.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 applications, including SharePoint, and the ability to work confidently with proprietary knowledge and information-management systems.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Confidence in preparing and delivering presentations, training or knowledge-sharing sessions, both virtually and in person.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance, including dental coverage, and complimentary Headspace membership
• Ticket allowance, advance housing policy and children’s education policy
• 22 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays, volunteering leave and long-service leave
• Access to e-learning platform, mentoring schemes and training bursaries