Learning & Development Specialist

Country: Kenya

Organization: Trócaire

Closing date: 26 Jul 2023

About Trócaire

Trócaire is an International NGO. We work with local partners in the world’s most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland

to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together we bring about positive

and lasting change for a just world. Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle

East. We work towards five goals:

• Promote Access to Justice;


• Achieve Climate & Environmental Justice;


• Ensure Women & Girls’ Protection, Voice & Influence;


• Save Lives and Protect Human Dignity and


• Mobilise the Public on the island of Ireland to achieve Global Justice.

Our work is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching and in our values of Solidarity, Courage, Participation, Perseverance and Accountability.

People are at the heart of what we do. Under our current Strategic Plan, we have a strong commitment to strengthening an organisational culture of equality, diversity and inclusion and empowerment, autonomy & accountability. This role contributes to that overall objective.

Trócaire’s International Operations Division is responsible for providing management and operations oversights and support to the Country Offices. The role of Learning & Development Talent Specialist is responsible for providing strategic and practical support to the Trócaire Country Offices in the areas of Learning and Development (L&D), talent management and to contribute to development and implementation of the overall organisational Learning & Development Strategy.

The role will work with Country Management Teams to develop a systematic approach to L&D and will lead in the design and implementation of a development programme for ‘future leaders’ in the overseas offices.

The role will report to the Director of International Division. The role will be offered on a fixed term contract for 2 years and is based in Nairobi (Kenya)1 with frequent travel to Trócaire locations.

For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits.

1 Please note the location of this role above and ensure you can demonstrate eligibility to work and reside in in the country the role is based.

Key responsibilities

Strategy:

Work with Country Management Teams (CMT) and the Global HR team to develop a strategic approach to L & D and talent management in country offices, with two overall objectives:

(1) contribute to greater diversity at senior levels across the organisation over time;

(2) contribute to enhanced employee experience, performance and retention for colleagues at all levels.

Objective 1: Leadership Development

• Lead on the establishment and implementation of a development programme for talent management across our country programmes, with a focus on future leaders.


• Build on internal work already undertaken engage with other INGO who have developed similar programmes and apply learning to Trócaire’s approach.


• Work with the Global HR partners, the Overseas Management Group (OMG) and other key stakeholders to achieve practical outcomes in terms of strengthening diversity at management level across the organisation.

Objective 2: Country Team Development

• Work with CMTs to ensure a more systematic approach to identifying, resourcing and implementing L&D with all colleagues in country offices.


• Identify suitable service providers in the area of L&D that can support the development of colleagues across our country programmes.


• Ensure strong monitoring, evaluation, accountability & learning (MEAL) systems for L&D are in place in country offices.


• Organisational L&D: Contribute to the development and implementation of organisational L&D strategy ensuring that the experience and perspectives of country offices, and equity, diversity & inclusion, are centred in our global approach.


• Contribute to strong MEAL systems for L&D at organisational level.

Essential Requirements

• Third level qualification in a relevant area or a demonstrable track record of Continuous Professional Development in L&D and Organisational Design.


• 5+ years previous experience in a similar role focused on learning and development and/or organisational development in a diverse, multicultural work environment.


• Experience in carrying out a training needs analysis and in the designing and delivering of Learning, Development and Education programmes that have had measurable impact and aligned with the organisational growth and challenge.


• Highly skilled in the use of talent management strategies, processes, frameworks, and tools for development; with a demonstrable track record of success.


• Fluency in English.


• Ability to coach and guide employees on personal development plans.


• Energy and passion to influence with peers and stakeholders coupled with excellent communication and facilitation skills.


• An excellent communication, good at report writing and analytical skills.


• Able to self-direct and to work on own initiative and as part of a team.


• Passionate about unlocking potential within diverse and multicultural and has experience of inclusive recruitment practices.


• Enthusiasm and positive attitude towards new initiative and when presented with a challenge.


• Leadership and able to build and maintain a good reputation of the function and role within the organisation.

Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults

Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. More information on Trócaire’s safeguarding policies available here.

Diversity and inclusion

We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workforce.

Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer. We are an organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to bring their experiences and perspectives to Trócaire.

Diversity and Inclusion statement available here.

How to apply

For the candidate with the required experience and passion for the role, Trócaire offers a competitive package of salary and benefits.

How to apply: send your CV and Covering letter to:http://www.trocaire.org/

Closing date for Application: 26/07/2023