Learning and Development Implementer at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international, private, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization. Our organization offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. We have been working in Nigeria since February 1996. A Memorandum of Understanding between Medecins Sans Frontieres and the Federal Government of Nigeria facilitates this. We are at present co-operating with the Federal Ministry of Health, State and Local Government departments of health on various health projects.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Learning and Development Implementer

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Type: Indefinite

Main Objective and Responsibilities

• Responsible of the implementation, the grounding and the consistency in the execution of the mission specific L&D Strategy by the implementation of tools and activities which are in line with the established standard.

General Accountabilities:

• Promote the learning and development mission specific strategy with related activities and tools.
• Implement the learning needs assessments logic within the mission by assisting the managers in execution of the process.
• Develop / adapt / update training curriculum, training manuals, handouts and other training materials accordingly.
• Implement plan to enhance the capacities and expertise of Trainers within the mission.
• Facilitate and deliver training courses when required.
• Implement tools and monitoring system to enhance the application of learning within the mission.
• Give guidance to coordinators/supervisors/activity managers on L&D activities and tools.

MSF Section / Context Specific Accountabilities:

• With support of the L&D manager, develop and implement tools for the induction and onboarding of all new staff within the mission – including but not limited to the monitoring and supervision of the function specific onboarding plans for the mission.
• Implement and enforce the mission specific learning policy.
• With support of the L&D Manager, assist the HR team with implementation tasks surrounding the Employee Engagement Survey and Code of Conduct for the mission.
• Advise and support the line managers and employees in their understanding of the concepts of Performance Management and contribute to develop their competencies to implement performance management according to standards.
• With support of L&D manager, identify suitable support to the L&D activities at mission level.
• Collect and analyze training data to investigate the learning trends in the mission and develop plans to enhance learning culture in the mission.
• This position requires traveling to all MSF project locations in Nigeria regularly (50-60%) to support planning, implementation, and follow up of L&D activities.
• With support of the L&D manager and in collaboration with HQ L&D, develop and implement tools for the tracking of L&D needs identified in evaluations and LNAs.
• Collate mission L&D activities and share this in the mission L&D newsletter on a quarterly basis.

Requirements (Qualifications)
Education:

• Degree in HR or in a field, which is related to didactical or Educational Psychology.

Experience:

• Previous experience of at least 1 year in Learning and Development sector.
• Previous working experience in MSF or other NGO in developing countries is desirable.

Languages:

• Mission language essential. Local language desirable.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of adult learning principles, HR in general, staff development tools and strategies.
• Computer literacy (word, excel) is essential.

Competencies:

• Commitment to MSF Principles, Behavioural Flexibility, Stress Management, Results and Quality
• Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation.

Gross Salary
N443,000 monthly.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
And
After filling out the form, submit your Cover Letter, latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photocopies of only necessary credentials as one document with telephone contact details (daytime) to: nigeria-jobs@oca.msf.org with "Learning & Development Implementer" as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline  7th April, 2023. (5:00 PM)

Notes

• NO Transportation and/or allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
• Any documents sent to MSF-OCA (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma, recommendations letters) will not be returned by MSF-OCA.
• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organisation