Vacancy: Deputy Manager, Learning & Development

Job Description

An oil and gas organization has an opportunity for a Deputy Manager, Learning & Development 

• Job Type: Regional


• Number of Vacancies: One (1)


• Location: Headquarters, Accra


• Reports to : Human Resources Manager

 

KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Identification and Development of Organizational Capability

• Initiate, develop and redefine L&D standards,  processes and  tools to meet WAPCo business requirements


• Develop and maximize strong relationships with sponsors and line Managers to assure L&D programmes are aligned with specific competencies, business priorities and outcomes


• Analyze competency requirements and coordinate annual development needs assessment with Team Leaders and Learning Link Persons


• Develop  and monitor annual learning and development plan for all employees


• Communicate with line managers and supervisors regularly to provide guidance for the development of plans to support employee development.


• Consult with functional subject matter experts/process owners/line managers to analyze compliance driven needs and functional learning


• Seek and promote optimum delivery methods for identified learning and monitor their planning, delivery and participation.


• Actively promote the use of a wide range of formal and informal learning approaches and the use of new learning methods


• Ensure L&D activity plans are properly documented by managers, vendors, facilitators and employees as needed for compliance requirements


• Develop guiding Manuals for Learning and Development activities for the Company

Lead in the design and delivery of Learning and Development Solutions

• Lead in the design and delivery of learning solutions with inputs from all business units across WAPCo


• Develop and administer WAPCo Learning & Development Budget


• Endorse the planning and delivery of learning content for all WAPCo business units, leading in the selection of appropriate methodology and required logistics


• develop/Review learning briefs and interventions for both in-house and external learning activities, in line with WAPCo’s L&D philosophy


• Responsible for quality control of learning content and delivery in  full compliance with WAPCo requirements


• Develop learning and training initiatives that create and foster an open and inclusive environment


• Manage vendor relationships with WAPCo learning providers


• Review data and measurements on L&D programmes and resources to evaluate learning effectiveness, providing information on Learning Return on Investment (ROI) for management decision making

Manage Leadership Development

• Provide up-to-date solutions attuned to the latest Leadership and Management development practices/trends across WAPCo


• Coordinate  leadership and management development pathways and experiences across WAPCo


• Design and deliver relevant soft skills for all categories of employees


• Develop and deliver ‘Training the Trainer’ for in house subject matter experts and process owners


• Coordinate  coaching and mentoring engagements


• Assess and measure an initial impact Leadership & Management Development initiatives

Knowledge Management

• Draft  knowledge acquisition and management processes, guidelines and forms


• Supervise the setup of  basic knowledge management systems to support business processes


• Examine and review  processes for the transfer of Tacit and Explicit knowledge


• Examine the design of the work and social environments that encourage and facilitate innovative knowledge creation, and make recommendations


• Incorporate and coordinate Knowledge Management approaches in support of organizational learning


• Systemically integrate access to knowledge sharing directly into the organization’s learning and development processes


• Supervise the usage of relational database systems to assess and propose appropriate uses for current and emerging knowledge management tools and technologies

Supervise the leverage of Learning and Development technologies

• Continuously integrate e-learning  through digital and blended learning solutions


• Continuously drive technology options into the WAPCo learning and development space


• Ensure the availability and usage of the Knowledge Management platform


• Ensure the availability and usage of the Competency management system


• Ensure the availability and usage of the Learning Management system

Competency Management

• Coordinate competency assessments  across the organization


• Coordinate individual development planning  across the organization


• Coordinate aligned learning to close competency gaps across the organisation

Required Skills or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in  Adult Education, Human Resources Development, Instructional Design, Information Technology,


• Psychology, Human Resources Management, Engineering, Economics, Health & Safety and any related subject


• Professional Certificate in Instructional Design, CIPD, ATD or an advanced degree in Adult Education/ Human Resources Development is an advantage.


• At least 10-14 years post degree experience with a minimum of 5 years supervisory or managerial experience in L&D


• A solid experience in the implementation of an L&D strategy plus design and delivery of learning-training solutions is required.