Talent, Learning and Development Officer at Amref Kenya

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amref Health Africa in Kenya is the country programme office of Amref Health Africa, Africa’s largest International Health NGO. This is the largest and oldest country programme in Africa with an average annual budget of USD 40million. We have 19 innovative products and project models that have successfully been implemented and transformed 5.4 million lives.JOB PURPOSEReporting to the Head of Talent, the Talent Learning & Development Officer will provide expertise and support in the design, development and implementation of the Global Talent, Learning and Development initiatives; encompassing leadership development, learning and training programs.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Global Talent, Learning and Development programmes implementation: Under guidance of the Head of Talent, support development and implementation of the global and regional Talent, L&D initiatives.Learning needs: Understand, assess and report Countries/Programmes/Units/Functions learning needs and priorities, based on the organizational and people strategies.L&D solutions: Support in the identification, design and implementation of solutions and interventions to learning needs. Ensure consistent, effective design and implementation of training programs and materials aligned to the organizational mission and core values.Talent and learning data: Collect, analyse and maintain data gathered to inform targeted leadership development.Organizational needs and learning impact: Proactively provide input and continuous feedback to the Head of Talent about: 1) Organizational needs and development priorities; 2) impact of the L&D within the countries by leveraging analytics.Resourcing and on-boarding: Support Talent Acquisition in the delivery of local induction and onboarding programs.Budget: Provide support in preparation and consolidation of Talent, Learning and Development budgets for headquarters and countries.Development partnership: Apply coaching principles and concept in engaging and supporting stakeholders in the process of building and execution of the people development plans.Career development programs: Support execution of employee promotion and career-pathing initiatives. Assess mobility opportunities and facilitate the implementation of the staff mobility programme between Amref offices.Networking and sharing: Be part of the L&D community, actively collaborating with ideas on new solutions, external benchmarks and learning technologies.Performance management: Provide support and advice to staff and managers in the overall process, including organizing for sessions to ensure the process is well understood; Review the performance appraisal and advise the Head of Talent on performance-related issues.Succession planning: In liaison with the Head of Talent and line managers, build suggested career paths for staff; with related suggested learning and development activities to nurture the retention of our talents.Continuous improvement: Refine existing systems and processes, and set up new processes as required QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCEEducation and Professional Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Learning & Development or closely related fieldRecognized professional membership with IHRM or any other reputable organizationCertification in Coaching is an added advantage Experience Minimum of four years of experience in HR and leadership developmentExperience in a fast-paced, complex and matrix organizationExperience in the use of Learning Management Systems – requirements gathering, implementation and managementIn-depth knowledge of learning and development principles and practisesExposure to leadership development principles and practise SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES Familiarity with e-learning platforms and practicesDemonstrable commitment to the promotion of diversityDemonstrated commitment to continuous personal development, excellence and impactStrong presentation and facilitation skills with a range of audiences and levels of experienceAbility to manage multiple projects to ensure on-time delivery and quality using both internal and external resourcesAbility to build good relationships and partnershipsAbility to make logical, well-balanced and reasoned decisionsAbility to proactively develop team dynamics and performance, ensuring quality standards are consistently achieved.Flexible and pragmatic with the ability to deal with ambiguityExcellent written and oral communication skillsExcellent organisational skillsEmotional resilienceExcellent problem-solving skillsEnergy, enthusiasm and confidenceWillingness to work flexibly and travel as and when requiredCommitted to people development and the organisational values and behaviours that underpins the Amref culture