Learning and Development Specialist - Orlean Training Academy at Orlean Invest West Africa

Orlean Invest started operating in 1988 and celebrated its Silver jubilee in October 2013. Orlean Invest is Nigeria's largest free zone oil and gas logistics provider and provides her many clients with vital infrastructure and logistical support in a safe working environment.

Development through continuous investment has been the core driver of the company since its inception and now Orlean Invest is transferring the success it has at Onne to other projects across Nigeria such as Badagry Mega port, Eko Energy Estate in Lagos and Abuja Hills Estate to name but a few of the on-going developments.

Please note this role is open to Nigerian nationals only

Learning and Development Specialist - Orlean Training Academy

This new role reports to the Orlean Academy Manager, providing essential support in first class implementation of in-house training learning and development interventions/outcomes. The successful candidate must have relevant experience in training and development functions in large corporate environments preferably with international exposure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and self-motivated person. Our ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic team player with previous experience of influencing corporate training/HR agendas with senior business managers and proven skills in training design and facilitation.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

Actively involved to design, map/chart overall group training plan to meet identified needsAssist with the annual training needs identification and analysis activities across our partner organizations and develop strategies to close identified gaps.Liaise and consult with other entities' training managers to identify individual, group and organizational training needs.   Integrate identified learning and development needs and ensure these are appropriately scheduled for delivery in line with identified priorities and business needs.Support entities to ensure all functional learning paths are in place and aligned to career planning.   Contribute to the design and implementation of the group Learning strategy in line with the strategic direction to build a learning organization aligned to career paths, capabilities etc.Supports and facilitates the formulation and implementation of processes, standards and policies related to training & learning development.Identify, establish, encourage and promote all forms of on-the-job learning with line managers, and various other avenues such that training courses are seen as only part of a total solution.   Facilitate development programmes to ensure that learning objectives are agreed & achieved.

    Innovation

Allocate financial resources in the most efficient and effective manner possible by applying continuous cost-control mechanisms. Ensures that financial resources are set at an appropriate level to deliver required solutions.Scan and benchmark against other companies to identify key areas of opportunity to    enhance processes, tools etc.Design and facilitate academy courses that will reduce reliance on outsourced training providers but also provide revenue streams.Ensure integrity and consistency of all learning processes within the business

Competencies and Key Requirements

• Career and competency management

• Performance management and development

• Training design and management- needs analysis and planning

• Broad knowledge of applications, databases and reporting systems

• Process management development

• Communication and presentation skills

• Contracts negotiation management

Candidate profile

1. The position requires the jobholder to ideally have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Training or other Business-related field. Senior L&D/OD practitioner with experience of coordinating a corporate learning and development agenda in a large, multi-site organization (Ideally, experience will also reflect provision of training in a MNC subsidiary and/or within a large industrial, manufacturing, FMCG or retail operating environment).

2. Progressive HR experience of 7 years or more and broad knowledge of learning and development preferably in an international context with professional qualification in Human Resources (CIPMN. CIPD).

3. In-depth specialist knowledge in all areas of training design and management (plan, budget, deliver and evaluate a large and varied corporate training and learning events) and experience of applying this knowledge in a very complex business environment.

4. Ability to communicate fluently and persuasively in the English language (in writing, over the phone, by e-mail, reports, meetings, presentations, facilitating focus groups and class-room based learning).

5. Ability to plan, prioritize and schedule multiple project plans and related activities, allocating people and other resources to make sure things happen and work is delivered on time and to budget.

6. Advanced skills in MS Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint & Outlook. Use of other HR/L&D Information systems and databases and also LMS is highly desirable.

7. Knowledge and understanding of how new technologies are being used to develop and support corporate learning needs and the challenges/solutions involved in integrating them with traditional classroom based learning

Notes to candidates

Please email a CV and one page letter of introduction detailing your experience and motivation for the role  to academy@orleaninvest.com  with the subject line: Attn: Academy Manager/LD SPECIALIST Please ensure your CV and letter of introduction helps us to see how your experience, skills capabilities match this Job Profile. Generic CV's rarely score well during shortlisting.The deadline for applications is December 1st 2014 at 9 a.m

Assessment: There will be some short practical assessments, as part of the selection process.