Roles and Responsibilities
The Learning & Development Officer will provide support to the Learning & Development Deputy Manager/ Head of Knowledge Management on all Learning and Development matters within the Firm.
In more detail, the areas of responsibility include:
- Supporting the Learning and Development Deputy Manager in developing and updating training content and materials and in the roll out of the annual training calendar.
- Work closely with relevant stakeholders to understand training needs, communicate training opportunities, and provide support and guidance on staff development initiatives.
- Maintaining up to date training records for the Firm.
- Monitoring and updating professional qualifications for staff across the Firm and facilitating the renewal of Lawyer practicing certificates.
- Providing guidance to staff on the approval process for professional course sponsorship within the Firm.
- Coordinating and organizing trainings including scheduling training sessions, booking venues, arranging equipment, following up on facilitators and maintaining attendance sheets etc.
- Assisting with vendor communication.
- Maintain the AKI Learning Management System by uploading pre-existing content, users, system updates and tracking staff training progress.
- Implementing methods to evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes i.e. participant feedback surveys, assessments, and post-training evaluations.
- Analyzing data/feedback to identify areas for improvement and compiling L&D reports to make recommendations for future training initiatives.
- Staying informed about current trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in learning and development to ensure training programmes are relevant and effective.
- Providing general administrative and clerical support within the Knowledge Management team.
- Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Experience and personal qualities
This role will require a high calibre and experienced professional with the highest levels of ambition and commitment.
The following qualifications, experience and personal qualities are preferred:
- A minimum of a first degree in a relevant field.
- At least two to three (2-3) years’ experience in a similar role.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with a range of people from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in the use of IT Systems including Microsoft Office packages.
The following personal qualities are preferred:
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must have good organizational, planning and time management skills.
- Must have ability to work under minimum supervision.
- Must have flexibility, initiative and be reliable.
- Good problem-solving skills and an appreciation of relevant protocol.
- A commitment to teamwork and working in a professional manner.
- A commitment to ALN’s mission and extremely strong ethical integrity.
How to apply:
If your career aspirations match this opportunity, please send your cover letter and CV to [email protected] referencing this position LD/KM/23 by 12:00pm (GMT) on Monday, 5th June 2023.
