Learning and Development Implementer at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) - Holland Nigeria

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: Sokoto (with requirements to travel to different projects)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Type: Indefinite

Main Objective and Responsibility of the Position

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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 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.
• 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.

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.

Application Closing Date
27th September, 2023 (5:00PM).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Submit their CV, 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 using "LDI" as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.
• NO Transportation and/or allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• Only short-listed 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.
• There will be no relocation package for this position.
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organisation