Learning and Development Specialist

   (Buea)

Posted : 1 July, 2021

Category : Human Resources   Location : Buea

Job type : Full Time

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Doctors Without Borders (DWB) is an international non-governmental medical association providing assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions. We observe neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance and claim full and unhindered freedom in the exercise of our functions.

 

Related with our activities we are looking for Learning and Development Specialist

 

Working locations: BUEA with frequent visits to the Projects

Type of contract: Fixed Term

Salary: According to the organisation´s Salary Grid – Level 8

 

Main Purpose

Development, implementation, maintenance and monitoring of the L&D work in the projects according to DWB policies, standards and values – in order to support a continual high level of capability and performance to meet operational goals. Contribute to the development of L&D activities in the projects by supporting the Management Team in the analysis of learning needs and use of appropriate L&D solutions. Provides active support to staff (international and national) regarding the use of L&D tools and the implementation of work-related L&D activities in the project.

This position is intended to be anchored in a big project rather than in the coordination of a mission, with a focus on activating L&D directly in teams, communities of practice and in experiential, on-the-job situations.

 

Principal Tasks

•        Defines procedures and ensures the implementation, monitoring, maintenance and correct functioning of the L&D tools, processes and plans

•        Manages L&D activities in support of and in close collaboration with the field supervisors, managers &/or field coordinators responsible for each department (logistics, medical, supply, etc.).

•        Carries out learning needs assessment and feasibility studies in the project to provide line managers with alternatives and possible solutions. Upon approval of line manager, liaises directly with the staff to identify learning needs, supporting L&D plans & solutions and prioritization of requests.

•        In close collaboration with the HR Manager, plans & supports all L&D aspects of the employee development cycle: induction processes, individual and team development & training plans, performance evaluations, relevant aspects of recruitment, as well as communication about and upkeep of L&D tools and opportunities. Ensures follow-up and evaluation to support staff in transfer of learning to performance after L&D processes and learning events.

•        Develops L&D tools, processes & strategy when needed together with the PDM &/or HRCo to implement with the HR Manager and with project leaders & managers.

•        Ensures the proper documentation, filing and the compilation of records of training courses and learning programs and regularly shares them with the hierarchical and with the functional report (HR Manager, PDM, HR Coordinator).

•        Acts as a technical L&D specialist, providing advice, technical feedback about and follow-up on quality of implementation of L&D activities linked to operational needs and objectives. When required, acts in Flying/ Mobile role to provide L&D technical advice and support to other parts of the mission in collaboration with the PDM.

 

Context Specific Accountabilities

The responsibilities of the LDS are to provide support to the mission in terms of Learning and Development. In addition, he/she will be supporting the HR department at the Coordination level and will be visiting the project periodically. He/she will be spending 60% his/her time in the projects.

 

Development:

 

•        Responsible with the Project HR-FIN Manager for the recruitment according to the validated need.

•        Follow with the Activities Manager and the supervisors the PMS process (workshop, BFG, DBF...)

•        Follow the update of all the Job Profiles regularly with the Activity Managers and the Coordinators.

•        In collaboration with the CMT, make sure the BFG and induction contents are updated periodically and organize the BFG and DBF schedule for both IS and NS.

•        Participate in the Annual Plan and MYR process, by implementing and following up the Learning plan.

•        Responsible to find other sources of learning (local, regional and international) and collaborate with the Learning Unit in the assessment.

•        Collaborate with the other sections (OCs) to mutualize and organize some trainings.

•        Responsible for compiling the 4 HR monthly report and training data report,

•        In collaboration with the Projects, consolidate and update the backup system in the mission,

•        In close collaboration with the Learning Unit promote and monitor the Tembo as a learning tool,

 

Administrative:

 

•        Update monthly the HR Matrix to be shared with the Finance

•        Control the payroll process at the mission level and produce monthly data analysis,

•        Organize the administrative process for the training/detachment of the National Staff,

•        With the logistics Manager at the Capital ensure the daily Management of the office and house,

 

Others:

•        In collaboration with the Operations, follow the DWB Association life in the mission,

•        Replace the Field HR-Fin Manager in the project in case of GAP.

•        Participate with the HRCO to revise the Recruitment, training and mobility policies...etc

 

 

Required Qualifications

Education	•          Degree in the field of HR, learning and development, organizational development and/ or relevant experience.
Experience	•        Essential previous working experience of at least two years in relevant jobs. •        Desirable previous experience with DWB or other NGOs •          Well-versed with the employee life cycle and its related L&D processes •        Experience in delivering basic level training courses based on adult learning
Languages	•          Mission working language (English, French, Pidgin...)
Knowledge	•          Computer literacy (Excel, Power Point, Word...other software: Tembo, Teams, Homere, FFC...)
Competencies	•        Results and Quality Orientation L2, Teamwork and Cooperation L2 •        Behavioral Flexibility L2, People Management & Development L2 •        Commitment to DWB Principles L2, Stress Management L3
Technical skills	•        Career management L3, Training L3 , Team Management L2 •        Recruitment L2, HR Strategy Development L2

 

All applications (CV, cover letter, diplomas, working certificates, telephone number, etc.) must be sent by email to the following address:                       msfe-cameroon-recruitment-@barcelona.msf.org mentioning on the subject: LenDev210626 Learning and Development Specialist or else be submitted at DWB Office, Westminster suit, Sandpit, Buea, in a sealed envelop Ref: LenDev210626 Learning and Development Specialist addressed to Doctors Without Borders - HR Department.

 

Deadline for the reception of applications:  3^rd July 2021

 

NB: No applications will be accepted after the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Application documents are non-returnable; please do not submit original documents. Writing tests and interviews will be done in our offices after the selection of the applications

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