Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW:
To design, lead, and institutionalize a comprehensive learning and development ecosystem

for family members across all stages - starting from school-age exposure, through university and early career development, and progressing toward leadership and succession

readiness.

The role ensures structured capability building, values alignment, and long-term leadership

preparedness by leveraging internal expertise, sister companies, and external institutions in

support of the Group's continuity and strategic objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1- Impact:
(Nature and scope of influence a position has on its area of responsibility/ operation)

* Establish and lead the Family Learning, Integration & Development function from inception.

* Define the learning vision, governance framework, operating model, KPIs, and budget.

* Design and implement a multi-stage development framework covering school-age, university, early career, and leadership readiness.

* Leverage sister companies, Group entities, and external institutions to enrich learning exposure, rotations, and development opportunities.

* Ensure alignment between family development initiatives and ALJ's values, business strategy, and long-term succession plans.

* Oversee execution of learning programs, assessments, rotations, and development journeys across all stages.
2- Communication:
(Position's responsibility for communications both within and outside the organization)
*Act as the primary coordination point between the Chairman, family members, HR, business leaders, and Group entities.

* Coordinate with sister companies and affiliated businesses to facilitate learning exposure, internships, and early-career opportunities.

* Engage external academic institutions, leadership academies, and development partners to support program delivery.

* Communicate learning pathways, development expectations, and readiness milestones clearly and professionally.

* Prepare structured reports, dashboards, and presentations on family development progress and leadership pipeline status.
3- Innovation:

(Identify, develop and make ideas, techniques, procedures, services, or products.)
* Design innovative early exposure programs for school-age family members, including business awareness, values education, and leadership foundations.

* Introduce modern learning methodologies such as experiential learning, mentoring, cross-company rotations, and project-based assignments.

* Benchmark programs against leading family business institutions, global academies, and peer organizations.

* Continuously enhance learning frameworks by incorporating best practices from internal and external learning ecosystems.

* Promote the use of digital learning platforms, assessments, and progress-tracking tools.
BUSINESS METRICS:
1- Financial Key Performance Indicators:
* Learning and development budget adherence

* Cost efficiency through partnerships with sister companies and external institutions
2- Non - Financial Key Performance Indicators:
* Participation and completion rates across all development stages

* Capability and readiness assessment outcomes

* Early-career performance and progression indicators

* Strength of leadership pipeline and succession readiness

* Effectiveness of partnerships with sister companies and institutions

* Family engagement and satisfaction levels
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
1- Knowledge:
* Learning & Development strategy and ecosystem design

* Youth, early-career, and leadership development frameworks

* Family business governance and succession planning

* Partnership management with academic and institutional stakeholders
2- Education:
*Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Education, or related field.
3- Certifications:
* Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, or Talent Management certifications are an advantage.
4- Experience:
* Minimum 15+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Leadership Development, or Family Office Development

* Proven experience designing programs for school-age, university, early-career, and high-potential talent

* Demonstrated experience collaborating with group companies, institutions, and external learning partners

* Experience working closely with senior leadership and complex stakeholder environments
5- Job Related Skills:
* Strong learning strategy design and execution capability

* Stakeholder and partnership management skills

* Coaching, mentoring, and advisory skills across generations

* High level of discretion, emotional intelligence, and professionalism

* Strategic planning, governance setup, and budget management skills

* Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation abilities

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma