Learning and Development Specialist

Job description

VisionFund Zambia impacts the lives of children by providing low income entrepreneurs with access to financial services. This enables them to expand their small businesses and meet food security, health and educational needs of their children. We are part of the VisionFund International network of microfinance institutions spread across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Working in partnership with World Vision, we are committed to long term change to unlock potential for future generations we seek to recruit a qualified candidate who are self-motivated and results-oriented to fill the following position:

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Reporting to: Head People and Culture

Location: Head Office – Lusaka

Purpose of the position:

The learning & development Officer is responsible for improving the productivity of the organization’s employees. This position assesses company-wide developmental need to drive training initiatives, identifies and arranges suitable training solutions for employees. This position actively searches, creatively designs and implements effective methods to educate, enhance and recognize performance

Responsibilities

Learning & Development

Evaluate strategies and annual plans, performance appraisal results and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and liaise with HODs to identify need for learning and development that facilitate the effective execution of business plans.
Provide support to VFZ in conducting specific needs analysis for L&D, designing learning solutions and sourcing service providers required to meet identified needs
Advise on learning and development resources available locally across the all departments· Prepare annual training calendar and budget
Tracking PIPs
Provide evaluation reports of locally coordinated learning interventions ·
Monitor & maintain processes and measures for determining the impact of learning and development activities to support required reports and analytics as required to aid decision making.
Track all global & regional compliance training

Performance Management

Review VFZ strategic and annual plans, liaise with divisions to identify need for changes to the organization’s structure.
Manage staff onboarding (orientation) process
Provide appraisal support to line managers and ensure SMART goal alignment
Lead initiatives to create and enhance awareness and skills amongst managers to adequately drive performance / work plans
Ensure appraisal compliance across VFZ
Track & support performance improvement processes
Creation & maintenance of organizations’ organogram
Manage job evaluations in compliance with the region
Remedial action for all L&D initiatives
Ensure compliance of all L&D procedures and processes Prepare reports for the partnership
Effectively linking performance, learning & development to achieve ideal performance

Other Competencies/Attributes:

Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities and participate in devotions.
Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Five years of experience designing and implementing employee development programs
Certified professional in learning & performance (CPLP) credentials preferred
Diploma/Certificate in Law will be an added advantage
Excellent communication, management, staff engagement & facilitating skills
Strong technical skills with practical experience in conflict resolution
Communications, interpersonal, analytical, conflict management, negotiation and networking skills are highly desired
Mastery in MS Suit with a bias inn Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Capacity to function well in a team and contribute effectively to team efforts

Applications should be sent to-

The People & Culture Manager

Plot Number W4/V4

Meanwood-Drive,

Meanwood IbexHill

P.O Box 33911

Lusaka, Zambia

OR

Email: VFZambia_Employment@visionfund.org

VisionFund Zambia is an equal opportunity employer. Females are encouraged to apply.

Additionally, VisionFund Zambia observes Child & Adult Safeguarding protocols.

Kindly note that VisionFund Zambia Limited does not solicit for fees at any stage of recruitment process, any such attempts should be treated as fraudulent and report immediately.

Deadline for submissions is Wednesday, 22nd August, 2025.