Learning & Development Lead Job in Kenya

Learning & Development Lead

Job Purpose:

Reporting to Head of Talent & Capability, the Learning & Development Specialist will be accountable for the successful design, development, and designing of innovative deployment methodologies and most critically assessing L&D impact using learning metrics and business data.
Design a broad range of needs-based learning and development solutions, with a special focus on initiatives that address talent & workforce development, and the business learning priorities.
Leverage technology, creativity, and innovation for new and blended learning methodologies to rapidly embed learning and development initiatives like self-administered learning, mobile learning, micro-learning, e-learning, webinars, virtual instructional learning, and so on.
Manage, deliver, assess, and track learning programs that sustain and drive managerial and functional expertise and increase our operational efficiency and distinctive customer experience.

Key responsibilities

Work closely with, HRBPs & Line Managers on the development of new learning and development programs to ensure overall organizational workforce readiness.
Leading the creation and identification of instructional and delivery methods using various learning solutions and the latest most innovative technologies
Developing and co-creating coaching, leadership development and mentoring programs and acting as a thought leader and expert in Learning & Development
Design and develop curriculum maps materials for classroom, virtual and/or self-administered training, learning roadmaps, leadership roadmaps, and staff learning tracks for staff upskilling and development for improved organizational performance
Determine the type of intervention suitable for the Company skills gaps identified.
Identify and select a panel of training institutions and facilitators to conduct training in line with staff needs.
Draw the annual training budget.
Develop measurement and evaluation on the effectiveness of the learning and development curriculum provided, including pre-and post-assessments, surveys, and evaluations.
Generate learning and development material using relevant e-learning software, Learning Management System, and other innovative learning methodologies, as a key pillar of agile learning and development
Develop design documents, storyboards, audio scripts, graphic images, and communications related to new and existing learning initiatives in the organization.
Manages the design and further development of the New Hire On boarding Program
Leads and supports the Head of Talent & Capability in the development of Management and Leadership programs for the Talent Management agenda for the organization.
Responsible together with the learning team to drive the uptake of e-learning programs for the organization, researching online training programs (e-learning) for purchase, and/or developing programs for in-house e-learning
Maintain and manage messaging and documentation of all training materials including postings on the intranet, Social Media Learning, and Learning Management System
Facilitates learning programs as necessary using different delivery methods as required

Key Performance Measures

As described in your Personal Scorecard

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications required

An Undergraduate degree in Education, Training, Human Resources, or other related fields
A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in corporate learning and development.
Experience in delivering a wide variety of high-quality learning programs.
Knowledge and experience as a leadership development practitioner or coach or mentor are desirable
Experience as an Instructional Designer/Developer in a corporate or consulting environment is an added advantage but not essential
Knowledge of training needs assessments and training evaluation methods and tools.
Reasonable experience in E-learning management and blended learning program development
Strong organizational skills and the ability to pay close attention to detail while handling multiple, simultaneous projects under deadline pressure.
Good experience in the use of authoring tools, curating content, and gamification to create learning interventions
Proficiency with MS Word and Excel, and advanced PowerPoint skills are a requirement.
Excellent verbal, written communication, and customer service skills.
Familiarity with virtual learning delivery tools and conferencing.
Experience in developing, delivery and leading classroom courses, workshops, seminars.