Content Developer // BLR WORLD Doha

About BLR

BLR WORLD is an award-winning talent consultancy for the culture, entertainment and events sectors, enabling organisations to plan, staff and operate unique permanent and temporary visitor experiences with the very best people.

Our core services are HR Consultancy, Recruitment, Training, and Operations. We find brilliant people, create high performing teams, design environments and training to help them thrive, then manage them seamlessly on the ground. The result? One-of-a-kind experiences delivered by energised and enthusiastic teams, exceeding the highest standards.

About the role

BLR Doha is seeking an experienced Training Content Developer to design and develop high-quality training materials tailored to the tourism sector. This role requires an in-depth understanding of the various players in the industry, including destination management companies (DMCs) and travel agencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instructional design, training methodologies, and content creation, ensuring the delivery of engaging and effective learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop training content, including e-learning modules, manuals, presentations, and workshops, specifically tailored to the needs of the tourism industry.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify training needs and ensure accuracy and relevance of content.
• Conduct research on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to keep training materials up to date.
• Customize training programs to address the needs of different stakeholders, including DMCs, travel agencies, and hospitality providers.
• Design and implement interactive and engaging learning experiences to enhance knowledge retention.
• Ensure all training materials align with company objectives and industry standards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through assessments and feedback mechanisms.
• Support the delivery of training sessions when needed, ensuring seamless learning experiences.
• Maintain and update digital training resources, including LMS content and online learning tools.

Candidate Requirements

• Must be located in the MENA region.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in content development, preferably in the training and tourism sectors.
• Strong knowledge of destination management companies (DMCs), travel agencies, and tourism operations.
• Proven experience in instructional design, adult learning principles, and training content creation.
• Familiarity with Qatar's tourism landscape and the local business environment.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Creative mindset with the ability to design engaging and innovative training materials.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality content.
• Adaptability to evolving industry needs and technologies.

Hard Skills

• Content Development: Strong experience in designing training materials, including e-learning, presentations, manuals, and workshops.
• Tourism Industry Knowledge: Understanding of key players in the tourism sector, including destination management companies and travel agencies.
• Instructional Design: Ability to apply adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Research & Analysis: Capability to assess training needs and develop relevant content accordingly.
• Basic Graphic: Ability to create visually appealing training materials using tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar.
• Project Management: Ability to plan and execute content development projects within deadlines.

Location & Commitments

• Full-time, Contracted.
• Work 5 days a week (flexibility on days according to project needs), 9 hours a day, including a 1-hour lunch break
• Office based