Learning and Development Manager at ALN Kenya

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Learning and Development Manager to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing and evaluating innovative learning and development initiatives for our client-facing and business services professionals.
The L&D Manager will be responsible for managing the AKI Group’s learning programme to inculcate a learning culture and ensure that the staff is trained through internal and external training programs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

In more detail, the core areas of responsibility include:

Designing and delivering cutting-edge learning programs that equip our people with the skills and knowledge to excel at every stage of their careers.

• Working closely with the leadership to foster a culture of continuous improvement through learning whilst focusing on performance outcomes.
• Working closely with the Partners, Heads of Department and the People & Culture department to identify learning and development needs and priorities and thereafter design, develop and implement a learning and development framework.
• Work closely with the wider ALN to disseminate training and share best practice across our alliance of law firms in Africa.
• Staying abreast of global legal industry learning and development trends and incorporating innovative learning approaches to trainings.
• Utilising data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of learning programs and ensure a strong return on the L&D investment.
• Working closely with the ALN Academy for relevant trainings and knowledge management initiatives as required from time to time. ALN Academy is a charity affiliated to A&K, established to promote the rule of law in Africa by providing capacity building and quality legal training for governments, private practitioners and students.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and self-improvement by promoting and facilitating internal and external learning opportunities.

Experience and Personal Qualities:

This role will require an experienced learning and development professional with the highest levels of commitment. Our ideal candidate is a dedicated hard worker looking to join an experienced team supporting a multi-disciplinary organisation with extended geographical reach.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in a dynamic learning and development department preferably within a dynamic professional services environment or consulting firm.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies and training delivery techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative and engaging learning solutions.