To drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence, this role aims to enhance team performance and organizational growth. The position requires a dynamic professional capable of leading cross-functional projects, fostering innovation, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Key responsibilities include developing and executing business strategies, optimizing processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a results-driven mindset, and proficiency in data analysis, project management, and effective communication.
This position will develop and execute a forward-thinking learning strategy and curriculum designed to strengthen both organizational and individual capabilities across global and country-level teams, ensuring every employee acquires the essential skills and knowledge needed to achieve outstanding performance. By championing best practices in learning and leadership development, the role cultivates a culture of continuous growth and inclusivity, driving measurable impact. In alignment with the organization’s mission, it empowers staff to perform at their highest potential, fosters equitable opportunities, and elevates overall operational effectiveness.
Principal Accountabilities include overseeing and managing key client relationships to ensure alignment with strategic objectives, fostering long-term partnerships through proactive engagement, and addressing escalated concerns to maintain high levels of satisfaction. The role requires analyzing performance metrics, identifying growth opportunities, and implementing actionable strategies to enhance operational efficiency and revenue generation. Additionally, the position entails collaborating with cross-functional teams to align resources, streamline processes, and support scalable solutions that drive business expansion. Strong leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to mentor junior staff, delegate responsibilities effectively, and cultivate a results-driven culture within the team.
Develop and maintain an adaptable and scalable learning and development strategy, frameworks, and curricula—encompassing leadership, mandatory management training, personal effectiveness, and other organizational capability domains—to enhance overall organizational capability.
Develop and execute a comprehensive Global Leadership and Management Curriculum designed to enhance SCI Leadership and Management competencies.
Works closely with People Partners, the Head of Talent, and other key stakeholders to evaluate learning requirements, develop thorough learning strategies, formulate targeted interventions, and guarantee the effective implementation of high-caliber development initiatives.
Cultivate an inclusive and supportive learning atmosphere by embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion principles throughout all training materials and methodologies.
Assess the impact of learning interventions by gathering and analyzing regular feedback, conducting ongoing monitoring, and compiling detailed reports to drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Champion the advancement of cultural competence across the organization by fostering awareness, appreciation, and respect for diverse cultural perspectives in every learning initiative.
Develop strategic alliances to secure funding and maximize the utilization of impactful learning resources to Save the Children.
Oversee the Learning and Development budget while shaping global funding allocations for L’D initiatives.
Develops and enhances the skills and competencies of the Learning and Leadership Team as well as the wider learning and development community.
Seeking a candidate with a proven track record of relevant experience and a strong skill set. The ideal applicant will bring demonstrated expertise in the specified field, along with well-honed technical and interpersonal abilities. Proficiency in key tools, methodologies, and industry best practices is essential, as is the capacity to apply these competencies effectively in dynamic work environments. Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning are highly valued.
Essential
With a strong background in Learning and Development, you have demonstrated success in overseeing the complete lifecycle of large-scale L&D initiatives.
Seasoned professionals possess comprehensive expertise in leading-edge practices and pioneering thought leadership within learning and development, encompassing leadership and management skill enhancement, foundational and advanced learning theories, and forward-thinking instructional design approaches.
Accomplished professionals are sought who possess extensive expertise in cultivating inclusive educational settings and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives throughout an organization.
Experienced in collaborating with senior leaders and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and prioritization of learning initiatives with organizational objectives.
With a strong background in instructional design, you will be responsible for crafting, producing, and implementing blended learning solutions.
Seasoned professionals with substantial expertise in pioneering learning design methodologies and their practical application through cutting-edge tools and technologies will find this role a compelling opportunity.
Demonstrates strategic acumen by establishing ambitious, forward-looking goals for both individual and team performance, with a focus on global perspectives. Exhibits a proven capacity to develop actionable strategies from intricate and multifaceted requirements.
Prioritization: Demonstrates a keen ability to effectively manage and reconcile competing and conflicting priorities, consistently ensuring decisions are made in alignment with the broader strategic objectives.
Demonstrates a strong ability to generate and foster inventive ideas, driven by a willingness to embrace thoughtful, calculated risks. Exhibits the capacity to challenge conventional approaches and introduce forward-thinking solutions.
Demonstrates exceptional leadership skills, characterized by approachability and strong interpersonal communication, fostering an environment where team members feel motivated and supported.
Desirable
Experienced in providing effective coaching and mentoring to leaders across different organizational tiers.
The role necessitates a degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, ensuring candidates possess the foundational knowledge required for success. Additionally, professional certifications or specialized training may be advantageous, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and expertise in the industry.
A degree or certification in Human Resources Management is advantageous, particularly with a focus on ongoing education, though not mandatory.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
