Global Learning and Development Lead at

4 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya One Acre Fund Full time

One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunger and poverty.

About The Role
We believe that successful organizations prioritize the professional development of their staff.

We also believe that a great Learning and Development (L&D) Team is one of the best ways to help people develop and realize their full potential.

As the Global Lead of Learning and Development, you will lead the team tasked with the professional development of our entire organization by providing high-quality training opportunities which support the growth and development of staff and ensure we deliver additional impact for farmers.

You will report directly to our Director of People Innovations, and manage 2-3 deputies on the team.
Responsibilities
Vision & Strategy

Set the talent growth strategy designed to equip One Acre Fund staff with the skills and knowledge they need to execute our 2030 goals of serving 10 million farmers.

Create the roadmap to building optimally efficient training programs, focused on driving advanced execution, improving rising leader excellence & strengthening overall manager quality.

Team Management

Lead the team and ensure all L&D goals and results can be linked to outcomes such as better onboarding outcomes for new hires, improvements in staff performance and improved manager quality.

Prioritize the team's operational efficiency, capacity and morale through providing feedback on staff projects to guide their work, supporting team members to build their own skills and conducting annual professional development reviews.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

Partner with the People division to support the strategy and execution of centralized trainings.

Partner with internal and external facilitators and consultants to ensure continuous learning innovations and seamless execution of all learning programs.

Seek out and build relationships with program and team leads across One Acre fund to deliver effective learning programs.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You'll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You'll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for.

For this role specifically, you will have:

7+ years of experience leading teams strong performing people operations teams, specifically focused on staff professional development and growth.

Experience in strategy development and implementation, e.g. evidence that you can turn a bold vision into relevant tactics, and ensure that your team's work produces results.
Experience leading innovations, with a track record of successfully implementing change management projects.

Language:
English is required.
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