Learning and Development Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE The learning and development manager will oversee the training and growth of all employees in Vendease and develop the talents of employees to their full potential by focusing on individual and organizational needs. This position assesses company-wide developmental needs to drive training initiatives and identifies and arranges suitable training solutions for employees. This position actively searches, creatively designs and implements effective methods to educate, enhance performance and recognize performance.

JOB DESCRIPTION Assesses training and development needs through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and communication with managers, instructors, and customer representatives. Develop and implement training programs: You will use your understanding of Vendease objectives and its departments to create ideal training programs for employees. The learning strategy depends on the stakeholders' expectations. Embrace and implement different training styles: you will understand that people have different learning abilities. Your duty is to embrace different training techniques, including e-learning, coaching, mentoring, classroom training and workshops. Track budgets and negotiate contracts: You will operate according to the organizations' budgets and negotiate the best deals to ensure they can work within the budget and deliver quality training programs. Produce training materials: Design and deliver online courses while considering how the material can apply to other training styles, such as workshops. Assess and optimize development plans: Help employees maximize learning opportunities and optimize training programs. Oversee and develop the HR team: Because L&D and HR departments focus on employee development, L&D managers supervise HR teams depending on the training program's goals.

OTHER REQUIRED EXPERIENCE eLearning design experience and demonstrated expertise in the technical development, implementation and troubleshooting of web-based training modules. Measuring and evaluating impact experience ROLE REQUIREMENTS Knowledge & Skills: Deep understanding of L&D and capacity building practices, challenges, trends and better-practices within the Development and Humanitarian Assistance industry and in the wider L&D industry. Strong instructional design, coaching, facilitation and training skills with evidence of effective application across international contexts and culture. Expertise in specific areas of Learning & Development practice, in particular utilizing a competency based approach to staff skill building. (e.g. must demonstrate personal expertise in several of the following: learning strategy, needs analysis, programme design, curriculum design, instructional design, learning evaluation, e-learning, facilitation, competency design, competency assessment). Experience in project management and budgeting Excellent communication and negotiation skills; sharp business acumen Ability to build rapport with employees and vendors Experience & Education: 5-10 years of professional expertise backed up substantial experience in L&D (Training & Development), ideally in a regional or international role Bachelors or Masters degree from a recognized tertiary institution