Learning and Development Specialist Dangote Industries

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard - earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality. Our operational headquarters is located the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria.

Dangote Group continues to grow its vision of becoming the leading provider of essential needs in Food and Shelter in Sub-Saharan Africa with sustained market leadership in Cement Manufacturing, Sugar Milling, Sugar Refining, Flour Milling, Manufacturing of Pasta (Spaghetti & Macaroni), Operation of Cement Terminals, Port Operations, Noodles Manufacturing, Packaging Material Production and Salt Refining.

Learning and Development Specialist Dangote Industries

About the job

This role reports into the Group Head Learning & Development and is responsible for the design, development, implementation and management of targeted learning programs and initiatives.
Ensure adequate bridging of employee training gaps and satisfaction of internal customers with training programmes
Ensure timeliness of training plans and completion

Jobs to be done

Monitor established metrics to ensure Learning and Development (L&D) efforts and results are efficiently and effectively meeting the business needs of the organisation.
Communicate learning and development goals and objectives in support of the business strategy
Research and introduce new L&D techniques and tools to deliver quality training programs through various platforms
Identify training and development requirements by conducting needs analysis on organisation results, job requirements, operational problems, company plans and forecasts, and current training programs
Manage all Group L & D Projects and Initiatives and support Group Head L & D to develop a robust Management Development Program
Manage training resources, including in house trainers and training materials
Collaborate with line managers on the design and delivery of appropriate and relevant personal development plans for their staff; to evaluate agreed internally-delivered interventions and to ensure best use of the Group’s development budgets
Develop coaching and mentoring schemes to support staff development and the achievement of Personal Development Plans
Lead the development of a staff skills and knowledge database in order to maximise the diverse talents resident within the Group
Contribute to research, analysis and ideas to the development of the Group’s HR strategy in order to ensure that organisational development initiatives are appropriately integrated and aligned with strategic and business goals

Requirements

First Degree in Business, Human Resources, Instructional Design, Training and Development or related field
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in organisational design including developing, facilitating and instructional design
Proven project management success with strong track record on-time, on-budget and to-specification delivery of projects and experience with sponsor and risk management

Skills And Knowledge

Knowledge of leadership/ management/ organisational development assessments, protocols, change management strategies and processes
Ability to conduct a needs analysis, design a complete developmental initiative including a communication and working plan
Outstanding organisational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise workload and attention to detail
Ability to facilitate discussion with various size groups at all organisational levels
Ability to effectively communicate about learning and development opportunities to different stakeholders using latest tools and technology

Benefits