Deputy Director, Leadership Development at
4 weeks ago
Job Overview:
The mission of the Learning and Development team is to take the IRC's people to the next level.
The team is responsible for improving the productivity and engagement of IRC staff by providing tools, processes, and guidance for enabling performance, effective onboarding and orientation, staff and leadership development, and quality individual and team learning.
Reporting to the Director of Leadership Development, the Deputy Director will design, refine and implement L&D programs with a focus on identifying, retaining, engaging and developing future IRC leaders.
The Deputy Director will provide expertise in designing learning and development programs that work toward building a diverse workforce that is treated fairly and equitably and feels a sense of inclusion and belonging.
Major Responsibilities:
Designs, develops and supports the implementation of the Talent Dialogue process including:
Developing a strategy for the roll out and implementation of Talent Dialogues – with the intent of identifying historically under-represented talent for leadership pipelines.
Maintaining an overview of progress, challenges and identifying ways taddress themUsing pilots trefine and evolve the process in multiple geographies and functions
Developing supporting materials thelp managers successfully navigate the conversation
Acting as internal consultant tregional and local focal points launching Talent Dialogues
Maintaining global standards/terminology with local flexibility
Oversee a database of strengths, experience, aspirations, growth areas (tbe created)
Connects the Talent Dialogue process tdevelopment opportunities, including:
Advising high potential designees on development planning to maximize their contribution and opportunities
Highlighting internal programs (Compass, Navigator) and external (2U, eCornell, LEADx)
Ensuring the regions/offices/units are following up with top talent tprovide experiences and opportunities
Connecting talent to high profile recruitment needs
Working closely with the Global Recruitment Team tensure that we are using an inclusive process to attract diverse candidates and creating a meaningful pipeline of internal and external candidates.
Develop and maintain the internal pipeline of diverse candidates and work closely with Recruiters tensure that high potential staff are considered for vacancies that they are interested and qualified for.
Develops global workforce planning tools that can help anticipate openings, candidates, etc. tencourage more internal hires and the achievement of S100/DEI aimsSupports Succession Planning programs through the identification of critical roles, and providing guidance to Country Programs, offices and departments on the process
Liaises with the DEI team on strategic metrics and status
Facilitates Talent Development Workshops:
Becoming a certified TDW internal facilitator and running multiple cohorts a year
Independently run training sessions, especially for top talent
Follow the development planning wherever possible
Act as a coach to top talent about projects, career path, direction and next steps
Manages New Leader Integration teffectively on-board and build team cohesion with new leaders and their teams globally
Requirements
Skills and Experience:
Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Work experience: 6-10 years
Experience designing and implementing leadership development programs
Talent review and succession planning program experience
Experience with implementing global learning solutions for a dispersed workforce
Global mindset, culturally curious and emotionally intelligent
Ability and flexibility twork across global time zones
Demonstrated skills and competencies:
Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills
Exceptional attention to etail
Commitment tcustomer service and process improvement
Able to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
Ability to interact within a multi-cultural environment and with all levels of the organization
Language Skills:
Fluency in English and French required. Fluency in Spanish or Arabic a plus
Technical skills:
High proficiency with Zoom and MS Teams
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