Job Description

ROLE PURPOSE: 

The role holder is responsible for develop and implement learning and development strategies and programs in SCI Ethiopia to help our employees advance their skills and knowledge and to deliver quality programs. The role of the learning and development manager is to fundamentally assist in the organisation’s success, by coaching and developing its people.

She/he is responsible for all learning and development interventions across the organization, which includes, but not limited to, conduct L&D need assessment, develop, facilitate and deliver L&D programs, continuous improvement and keeps records of L&D programs. Moreover, she/he will be responsible to oversee the effective implementation of Develop to Perform system. 

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: HR Director

Staff Directly Reporting to this Post: None

Dotted line relationship – None

Functional relationship – HUB HR Managers

Job specific roles and responsibilities

Develop and lead learning strategies and programs

• Creating training programmes that are aligned with the Save the Children’s objectives and having a strong business understanding.
• Working closely with various leaders across the organisation and having a full understanding of the organization and training requirements of different departments and units.
• Develop annual training need assessment and follow up its implementation throughout the year.
• Design and ensure the delivery of e-learning courses, workshops using various learning methods/approaches (e.g. coaching, job-shadowing, online training)
• Administering L&D spending against individually allocated budget.
• Evaluate existing learning programs, make recommendations for change, and upon approval, implement changes
• Help managers develop their team members through career pathing.
• Track budgets and negotiate contracts.
• Lead and conduct periodic refreshment training as required.
• Design and Lead “Passport to success”, new joiner’s induction system and its integration with other on boarding activities.
• Managing Learning Management System (LMS), generates reporting and analyse training statistics to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Organize and conduct Management Development Programs (MHP) for managers.
• Assess the success of development plans and help employees make the most of learning opportunities found in the organization.
• Build facilitation skills for internal trainers.
• Support all people Managers in effective implementation of Develop to perform system.  

Networking

• Actively network with other agencies/ institutions providing trainings in country
• Partner with other HR teams to collect and analyze learning and development needs and design effective solutions to meet business demand

Reporting and Communication

• Support implementation of strategic decisions
• Keeps records of all L&D activities
• Produce periodic reports on L&D interventions
• Perform any other activities based on Line manager’s assignment

SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience

• BA Degree in Management or relevant field, preferably Masters in relevant
• 8 years of relevant progressive experience, out of which 3 years in managerial positions
• experience and practice in learning and development approaches, including a good understanding of the issues that impact effective learning
• Experience in designing training programs 
• Proven track record in managing all aspects of learning cycle including conducting training needs analysis and evaluating impact of learning initiatives
• Sound group facilitation skills
• Very good communication skills
• Extensive experience in supporting the development of organizational strategies, policies, guidelines and work processes
• Significant experience in managing a team/program/project
• Good knowledge in delegation and empowering others
• Good skill in emotional intelligence
• Good skill and experience in conflict management
• Good interpersonal skills such as negotiation, strategic thinker, detail oriented, result oriented,
• Very good knowledge in Matrix reporting structure

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures;

Child Safeguarding

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Safeguarding our Staff

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

How to Apply

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.