Consultant – Learning and Communications Specialist, CHRM.3

• Date de publication: 18/02/2016
• Date de clôture: 28/03/2016
• Pays: Côte d'Ivoire

Objectifs

The Bank’s Ten Year Strategy (TYS) 2013-2022 as refined by the Five Priority Areas (the Hi-5s delivery foci) aim to position the Bank ‘at the center of Africa’s transformation’ and also transform the Bank into a Knowledge Broker and Learning Hub for Africa. To enhance staff engagement the Bank has a People’s Strategy which guides the facilitation of Employee Engage
ment Index between the Management and Staff. The People Strategy has 4 pillars: i) Leadership; ii) Staff Engagement and Communications; iii) Performance and Accountability and iv) Workforce of Future. These have led to the expansion of the role of learning in the Bank to ensure that developed internal capacity responds to the business needs of the Bank. To support this effort, the Bank aims to launch a structured Learning framework composed of learning menus that will enhance staff knowledge and skills to deliver on the Bank’s business that impacts the Regional   Member Countries (RMCs).

Fonctions et responsabilités

I. Strategic support to Learning delivery:

The consultant working closely with the Chief Learning and Development Officer will be required to deliver on the following duties, tasks and responsibilities.

• Engage actively with the development of the Bank’s Learning Strategy.
• Engage actively with finalizing the e-induction content development to enable publication on the Knowledge and Learning Management System (KLMS).
• Engage actively in the tracking and delivery of services that will support the implementation of the AfDB framework using a project-management approach and agreed upon tools.
• Support the planning, design and implementation of top quality learning and training events and campaigns.
• Launch events, and/or other dissemination engagements in promoting learning in the Bank through sustained and effective communication.
•  Support in advising clients (Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) Complexes, Department, Regional Centers and Field offices) on the best strategies and tactics to enhance capacity development of staff.
• Support the selection of relevant communications, learning, knowledge systems and products that will enable capacity enhancement in the Bank.
• Support sustained accountability for the quality and impact of the products and services created or delivered.
•  Work collaboratively with other members of the learning section to ensure seamless delivery of services to clients.
•  Support the adequate prioritization, sequencing and delivery of the Bank’s Whole Office Learning Plan (WOLP) within time and cost.
• Assist with write-ups /update procedural documentation and provide quality assurance for all learning communication products.
•  Develop and up-date communications strategies and materials for the Learning Team.
• Support the glocalization and adaptation of global learning products to address the Bank’s business foci.

• Critères de sélection

  Notamment compétences, connaissances et expérience souhaitables
  • Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Communications, Business Development, Organizational Development, Learning and Development or Adult Education.
  • Minimum of 10 plus years related experience as captured in duties above, similar assignment /function/roles.
  • Strong background in communications and learning (organizational development/learning).
  • Strong report writing skills.
  • Experience in developing communications and marketing materials, managing events, and using a variety of outreach strategies and tactics.
  • Demonstrable track record of designing and implementing strategies; delivering results through enterprise wide learning programs.
  • Extensive experience in the design and implementation of sequenced enterprise wide Leadership and Management Development Programs.
  • Practical experience managing intensive talent development and leadership review processes.
  • Knowledgeable in adult learning theory and evidence of using it to design and implement innovative development solutions that translate into action learning.
  • Highly accomplished presenter; able to deliver succinct messages, enroll & garner commitment from senior leaders across the Bank in both formal and informal settings.
  • Demonstrated track record of aligning learning strategies and programs to business strategy, and realizing measurable business impact (metrics, level 4 evaluations, quantifying ROI on Learning initiatives)
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in project management, client relationship management and stakeholder outreach
  • Ability to toggle between strategy development & tactical execution measuring impact of learning on the Bank’s business.
  • Tolerance of ambiguity; able to chart a way forward even when the path is not very clear.
  • Results orientated, resourceful with in-depth ability to overcome challenges.
  • Excellent relationship-building, communications and team working skills.
  • Advanced IT skills with Web and graphic design capabilities are required.
  • Adherence to the Bank’s Core Values and Code of conduct. Adherence to these Core Values and the Code of Conduct are necessary requirements for this job. If there is noticed diversion from these standards at any point in the engagement; the Bank will severe all relationship with the consultant without any encumbrances on the part of the Bank.
  How to Apply
  Applicants will only be considered if they submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) demonstrating relevant qualifications and experience and are registered in the AfDB’s DACON System (www.afdb.org). Candidates should submit their applications, indicating the Vacancy Notice number “Consultant/CHRM.3/16/042” in the Subject line of their email to: The Chief Learning and Development Officer, CHRM.3:a.oku@afdb.org copying e.bouare@afdb.org and c.ezugu@afdb.org No acknowledgement of e-mails will be made and candidates should not follow-up their applications.
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