Learning & Development Specialist

Babban Gona

Babban Gona

People & HR
Lagos, Nigeria
Posted on Feb 14, 2025

Job Description

  • Develop end-to-end learning curricula that address organizational goals, skill gaps, and competency frameworks across all career levels.

  • Design modular learning paths, including foundational, intermediate, and advanced courses, enabling progressive skill development.

  • Create standardized templates for course materials, ensuring consistency and quality across all learning programs.

  • Incorporate diverse learning methodologies, such as microlearning, blended learning, experiential learning, and simulation-based learning.

  • Develop role-specific curricula for technical, functional, leadership, and compliance training programs.

  • Embed competency frameworks and key performance indicators (KPIs) into course objectives, ensuring measurable learning outcomes.

  • Map learning objectives to business outcomes, ensuring curricula directly support organizational strategies.

  • Design onboarding curricula to accelerate new hire productivity and integration into company culture.

  • Integrate DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) principles into learning content to promote an inclusive workplace.

  • Develop certification programs with assessments to validate learner competencies and promote professional growth.

  • Curate digital learning resources, such as videos, podcasts, articles, and interactive modules, to complement traditional training.

  • Design e-learning courses using authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Captivate) with interactive content like quizzes, videos, and simulations.

  • Develop learning personas to ensure curricula meet the diverse needs of learners with different backgrounds and experience levels.

  • Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to source content and ensure technical accuracy of learning materials.

  • Develop microlearning modules for quick, on-demand knowledge delivery.

  • Collaborate with LMS administrators to ensure curricula are structured and accessible within the learning platform.

  • Create learning toolkits and job aids, supporting on-the-job learning and knowledge retention.


Requirements

Experience in Learning and Development Role

  • BSc in Business Management, Human Resources, Psychology or other related area

  • 4 years’ experience of working in an L&D role٫ Training Manager or other relevant position

Selection Criteria

  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, support strategy implementation and associated plans.

  • Previous experience in the creation and delivery of learning packages based on adult learning principles, including in instructional design.

  • Experience with the use and/or development of technology to support learning, including practical experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning platforms.

  • Experience with training and assessment, training management and facilitation.

  • Proven ability to collaborate and consult to obtain relevant information from subject matter experts.

  • Experience implementing large scale corporate training programs

  • Experience delivering remote training to employees that are geographically dispersed

  • Experience delivering learning in areas with access to limited technology and internet connectivity

  • Experience delivering training and learning to people with limited literacy.

  • Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices for learning.

Other Requirements

  • Strong communication and negotiation skills٫ with a good ability to build relations with employees and vendors.

  • Strong organizational skills with business-oriented thinking

  • Demonstrated ability to interpret data to derive business insights

  • Proven ability to leverage technology to translate business requirements.

  • Managerial, interpersonal, critical-thinking skills.

  • Ability to provide support to; and collaborate with internal units and external groups to achieve business objectives

Start Up Environment

Thrives in a fast paced, start-up environment with dynamic business priorities.


Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Health Insurance
  • Pension
  • Performance Bonus
  • Annual paid vacation
  • Group Life Insurance