Associate Trainer (Contractor)

Overview

About Foreground

The Network Opportunity

• Engagement Type: Independent Contractor, Project-Based

• Delivery Format: In-person, Virtual, or Blended, depending on client program design
• Geography: UAE, Saudi Arabia, and broader GCC and MENA markets
• Engagement Duration: Variable, from single-day workshops to multi-week programs
• Language: English required. Arabic delivery capability highly valued.

Scope of Learning Work

• Trainers within our network are engaged to design, facilitate, and deliver across a range of leadership and organizational capability programs.
• Typical engagement scopes include:
• Leadership development programs for senior leaders, mid-level managers, and high-potential talent
• Management skills development, including coaching for performance, delegation, feedback, and team effectiveness
• Organizational culture and values workshops, including behavioral frameworks and culture change facilitation
• Communication and executive presence programs for professional and leadership audiences
• Emotional intelligence, resilience, and wellbeing at work facilitation
• Emiratisation and national talent development programs, designed to accelerate the growth of UAE national professionals
• Human resources capability building for HR teams undergoing transformation or upskilling
• Change management and organizational readiness workshops
• Psychometric and assessment tool facilitation, such as MBTI, DiSC, Hogan, or equivalent instruments
• Custom learning design and instructional development for client-specific programs, where relevant

What We Look For

• We are selective about who joins our network.
• We look for trainers who combine subject matter depth with genuine facilitation skill and the cultural intelligence to work effectively across the GCC and MENA.
• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience as a trainer, facilitator, or L&D professional, with a preference for those who have delivered to corporate or organizational audiences
• Demonstrable expertise in one or more of the content areas outlined above
• Proven ability to adapt facilitation style to diverse audiences, including senior executives, mixed-language groups, and cross-cultural teams in the GCC context
• Strong design instincts, including the ability to review or adapt content, contribute to program architecture, and align learning objectives to business outcomes
• Comfort working within a partner firm's branding and delivery standards, while bringing your own expertise and facilitation energy
• Fluency in English. Bilingual Arabic and English delivery is a significant differentiator in our market.
• Relevant certifications are an advantage, including CPTD, Train the Trainer accreditations, ICF coaching credentials, or licensed tool certifications such as MBTI, DiSC, Hogan, or EQ-i
• Experience delivering virtually, including proficiency with platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or LMS-integrated environments

What Foreground Offers Network Members

• Priority briefing on confirmed learning engagements before they are offered more broadly
• Professionally designed program materials, facilitator guides, and participant workbooks, so you can focus on delivery rather than content production
• A clear and transparent contracting process, with agreed deliverables, timelines, and commercial terms documented before any engagement commences
• Competitive, market-referenced day rates, with transparent commercial terms
• A collaborative design relationship where your input is valued in shaping the program before delivery
• Post-engagement feedback and an opportunity to deepen your relationship with Foreground as our pipeline grows
• Access to Foreground's growing client portfolio across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider GCC

How Engagement Works

• Upon acceptance into our network, your profile will be catalogued by topic expertise, delivery format, language capability, and geographic availability
• When a confirmed engagement aligns with your profile, Foreground will contact you with a program brief and gauge your interest and availability
• If there is a fit, we will share a full facilitation brief, program design, and logistics plan
• Engagement is formalized through a Consulting and Facilitation Services Agreement, covering scope, deliverables, timelines, fees, confidentiality, and intellectual property
• Payment is structured on a per-diem or project-completion basis, with clear invoice and settlement timelines
• There is no exclusivity requirement. You are free to maintain your own client relationships and other professional commitments throughout.

How To Apply

• If your background aligns with the profile above, we invite you to apply for network membership.
• Please submit the following:
• A current CV with specific emphasis on facilitation and training engagements
• A brief overview (no more than one page) of your primary topic areas, your facilitation approach, and the types of audiences and programs you are best suited to
• Any sample materials, program outlines, or participant feedback you are able to share, subject to confidentiality
• Your preferred delivery geographies and any relevant constraints
• An indication of your day rate or preferred fee structure
• Foreground reviews applications on a rolling basis.
• Applications are held in strict confidence.