Learning and Development CoE Leader - GE Africa Job

GE is a global energy, technology infrastructure, finance and media company taking on the world's toughest challenges. From everyday light bulbs to fuel cell technology, to cleaner more efficient jet engines, GE has continually shaped our World with groundbreaking innovations for over 130 years. In fact, we are one of the world's biggest companies employing over 300,000 people and consistently receiving global recognition for outstanding leadership and innovation. GE employees have an
unparalleled foundation on which to build their careers, their abilities and their dreams. We offer all our employees challenging, rewarding careers in dynamic businesses, giving them a genuine chance to shape the future.Learning and Development CoE Leader - GE AfricaThe Learning and Development CoE Leader will have accountability for management of the GE Africa training calendar and will assume responsibility for arranging the correct training content/ courses to meet specific regional needs and to coordinate with international learning goals. This person will have responsibility for working with internal and external organizations to deliver corporate training courses and additional training options that are unique to the region.•Serve as a key training resource for the region and work as an extended member of the Crotonville team.
•Conduct appropriate needs surveys to determine the learning needs of the region and the Leadership Development requirements.
•Fully manage the learning organization, assigning goals and objectives and ensuring the right people for the right roles in the right locations.
•Liaise with GE Global Learning colleagues and functional program managers and various business units to ensure that appropriate learning opportunities are offered and scheduled.
•Manage the training process for assigned courses and bring the right resources to bear.
•Identify, assess and select internal/ external faculty; manage instructor certifications using objective selection criteria and assuring that international standards are not compromised.
•Obtain certification for any courses that they are personally delivering or using only certified faculty for courses offered within the region,
•Develop and maintain the training calendar and serve as a key resource for the region and coordinate activity within the region.
•Manage the training budget, achieving quarterly and annual financial targets.•Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.
•Minimum of five years of demonstrated success in consulting or development (including instructional design and adult learning principles) and delivery (both classroom and technology based methodologies)
•Proven experience building strong relationships with various business units and analyzing customer needs
•Proven experience working with various countries/ cultures/external vendors, developing and managing budgets, and managing and leading regional training needs as required.
•Willing to travel within the region and internationally, as required.
•Legally authorized to work within the region where assigned.
•Strong written and oral communication. Strong presentation skills.
•Experience working as an assessor, leader and a trainer
•Strong operational experience – HR is the preferred experience base.
•Ability to multi-task and work in a matrixed environment•Master degree and certification as a GE trainer as appropriate.
•Ability to adapt to different styles and effectively operate in a multicultural team.
•A strong network within GE and the Global Learning Community. Experience working with external training providers and the ability to maximize resources.
•Prior managerial experience needed (minimum of three years) for individual contributor); five years experience for positions where managing others.
•Strong ability to direct one’s self
•Experience with various technologies and flexible learning offerings.  

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