Head of Learning & Development

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of social impact and economic advancement? Our client is seeking a dynamic individual to take on a pivotal role in our mission-driven organization. As we empower communities and create lasting change, we need your expertise and passion to lead our Learning & Development faculty and product development unit.

Purpose of the role:

• Manage the Learning & Development faculty and product development unit for the company.
• Enhance the Research & Development, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Digital Enablement capability for the company to enable transformation and impact.
• Lead the programme development execution through ensuring complete uniformity across business divisions and sub-units in the execution of products, services and client customized solutions.
• Manage the product development process through leading an internal and outsourced team of designers, developers, and implementers of products, services and client customized solutions.
• Ensure that all products, services and client customized solutions are designed in line with world-class standards
• Keep abreast of industry changes and ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement learning and development strategies in alignment with company and client objectives.
• Manage the development and implementation of complex transformative solutions for impact.
• Design, develop and implement high-quality learning and development solutions and content for products and services that drive measurable results across all aspects of the learning cycle.
• Direct the implementation, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of large-scale learning and development projects to achieve client objectives.
• Maintenance of learning material, including the alignment of learning material for continuous improvement.
• Conduct ongoing training on products, services and customized solutions for staff, clients and associates.
• Work with unit heads to ensure seamless contextual usage of products, services and customized solutions across various business units.
• Research and develop interventions for continuous professional development.
• Drive continuous improvement through collaboration with clients and service delivery teams.
• Manage the design and development of world-class digital / online learning and auxiliary technology solutions.

Requirements:

• Relevant post-grad qualification.
• Experience in the design, development and implementation of Learning Programmes.
• Experience in the development and implementation of accredited vocational and occupational qualifications.
• Experience in the development and implementation of digital / online learning solutions and Instructional Design.
• Quality assurance design expertise and experience.
• Business writing and proposal development skills.
• Leadership and organization skills.