Learning & Development Assistant
The Position:
Our Client seeks to recruit a Learning and Development
Assistant. Reporting to the Learning & Development Specialist, the main
purpose of this new role is to operationalize the performance management system
and learning and development interventions to the achievement of the
organization’s goals and research development impacts.
This position would be ideal for a HR professional looking to
further develop their skills and experience in developing international best
practice standards in training, development and performance management whilst
also keeping abreast of other HR areas.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in coordinating
end to end Learning & Development processes as well as implementation of
creative solutions to achieve the Learning & Development unit goals.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Coordinating
inductions for staff based in Nairobi and regional offices.
- Coordinating
all logistics for group training and conducting evaluation of the L&D
programmes and initiatives.
- Collating
learning needs from staff performance development plans and preparing the analysis.
- Updating
the L&D Directory for internal trainings and relevant external
training.
- Developing
and updating a database for appropriate training providers, coaches,
mentors and individual training consultants.
- Preparing
and rolling out the L&D newsletter and other L&D
communications.
- Reconciling
L&D budget expenditure reports from finance and preparing
analyses.
- Collating
information for preparation of quarterly L&D reports.
- Collating
and recording performance records
- Facilitating
probation reviews and the issuance of confirmation letters
- Maintain
accurate and up to date staff training and performance management
records.
- Updating
and managing the Learning & Development and Performance Management
information in the HR information system.
Requirements:
- Holder
of Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or relevant field.
- Post
graduate qualification in Human Resource Management highly desirable.
- At
least 2 years’ experience in implementing learning & development and
performance management processes in a busy HR function.
- Experience
working in a multi-cultural environment.
- Must
work within deadlines, have the drive to operationalize staff development
plans and be a responsive and energetic team player.
- Experience
in implementing performance management and appraisal systems is essential.
- Experience
in using the training cycle to facilitate the delivery and evaluation of
training programmes is highly desirable.
- Have
fluent command of English with good written and oral communication skills.
- Must
demonstrate flexibility in demanding situations and be able to prioritize
competing demands.
- Ability
to work within a team or independently.
- Ability
to work in a systematic and organized manner, with high level of accuracy
and attention to detail.
- Ability
to gather and analyse critical information for reporting.
- Computing
skills, including knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheets database
management, MS- PowerPoint, Publisher etc.
- Willingness
to learn more and accept guidance from others for personal improvement.
- Have
a positive ‘can do’ attitude, creative flair and the drive and talent to
excel in this role.
- Respect
for confidentiality and have sympathy with the aims and objectives of the
organization and commitment to the organization’s gender and equal opportunities
policies ensuring equality and fairness, irrespective of political,
religious and ethnic affiliation.
Only candidates who possess the above skills and qualities
should apply.
Personal qualities and attitude will outweigh experience.
Terms of appointment
This position based in Nairobi campus and is open to Kenyan
nationals only.
The position is on a 2-year contract renewable subject to
satisfactory performance.
Applications
Applicants should send a cover letter and CV combined as one
document explaining their interest in the position, what they can bring to the
job and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three
referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional
qualifications and work experience.
Candidates earning more than Ksh 90,000/- need not apply.
The position title should be clearly marked on the subject line
of the email applications.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Send your applications to therecexpert@gmail.com by COB Tuesday
27th November 2012.
Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.