Learning and Development Manager, West Africa

Reference Number: ABI118 Location: Ikoyi, Lagos Type: Permanent Description

Career opportunity exist for a highly skilled and result driven Learning & Development Manager, West Africa reporting directly to People Continuity Director, Africa (solid line) and People Director, West Africa (dotted line).
The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of competency in the Business Unit in line with the Africa Zone L&D Strategy and best practice, customise, implement and deliver business unit specific learning processes, tools and learning content to support the development of BU capability.

Duties Amongst other duties, the job holder will;

Responsible for the professional and functional development and continuous learning of Commercial employees in the BU
Design and implement highly effective, results-driven training and development strategies for the BU together with the Zone
Identify training and development requirements by conducting needs analysis on organization results, job requirements, operational problems, company plans and forecasts, and current training programs
Establishes and communicates learning and development goals and objectives in support of the business strategy together with the BU President
Define functional annual training business plans and budgets for learning and development activities with the BU Learning and Development Leads
Defines methodologies, tasks, and activities to deploy, implement, and evaluate programs within the annual learning plan
Responsible for the application of Global curriculum and source relevant training support from external training providers where required
Plan and develop learning and staff development programs using knowledge of 70:20:10 and the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, role play, self-study, meetings, conferences, and workshops
Facilitates and leads Train-The-Trainer (TTT) to get qualified in-house trainers to roll out courses in an efficient and cost effective way
Manage training resources, including in house trainers and training materials
Assist in development of BU and BOP training professionals
Lead, coach and mentor all L&D Specialists in the BU
Partner with People and business leaders to support development needs
Review current development programs to ensure adherence to company goals

Requirements The occupant of this position should possess:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant HR or Business-related field.
Minimum of 5 years working experience in Learning and Development.
Has led a team and proven leadership and general management capability

Key Competencies and Attributes:

Business Knowledge and acumen
Performing under pressure and meeting deadlines
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Strong consulting and facilitation skills and has the ability to persuade and influence others and outcome
Proven ability to implement and achieve business results through other people
Superior facilitation and presentation skills
Effective organizational skills: planning, focus, discipline
Skill in aligning strategic and operational needs with training programs
Ability to think conceptually and strategically, while maintaining a cost-conscious and practical approach to using time and resources.
Knowledge of development planning, including career and organizational development
Knowledge of adult learning processes, instructional design techniques, and evaluation methodologies.

Salary

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