LIPTON Teas and Infusions is the world’s largest tea business with a remarkable portfolio of over 30 world-class brands, including iconic names like Lipton, PG Tips, TAZO, Brooke Bond, and B-Corp certified Pukka and T2. Based in the Netherlands and operating in more than 100 countries, we pioneer innovative, premium and sustainable teas and infusions to delight our consumers daily. Our commitment is to drive the entire tea industry upwards and create value for all and the planet, from farmers to consumers, retailers, team members, partners, and shareholders. We take a long-term approach, investing in innovative and sustainable practices that deliver responsible growth, with a keen focus on meeting the needs of our customers and consumers, protecting the environment, and making a positive impact on people’s lives.
ekaterra Tea Kenya is LIPTON Teas and Infusions’ largest entity in Africa. We create wealth both directly through our operations and indirectly through our broader value chains where we support development and growth in partnership with businesses and communities.
Lipton has been growing tea in Kenya since 1924. The estate in Kericho covers over 8,700 hectares and is Rainforest Alliance certified. Kericho employs more than 5,500 permanent workers with several thousand temporary workers joining them in peak season.ekaterra Tea Kenya PLC is thus at the heart of LIPTON Teas and Infusions’ Operations .
LOCATION – Kericho, Kenya
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To effectively plan and deliver company specific training programmes, that focus on employability skills training to help individuals gain relevant skills to prepare them for management/ future roles.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Identify training and development needs within the business through job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultation with business managers and human resources department.
• Design, expand and manage training and development programmes based on the needs of the organization and the individual employees.
• Facilitate creation and/or delivery of a range of trainings using face-to-face, digital and blended learning options.
• Work with third parties and the business to produce training materials for in-house courses.
• Plan and assess the ‘return on investment’ of any training or development programme, considering the costs of planned programmes and keeping within budgets.
• Monitor and review the progress of trainees through appraisals, questionnaires, and discussions with managers, and provide trainees with timely and constructive feedback.
• Devise Individual learning plans.
• Evaluate training and development programmes and prepare reports for management in areas such as usage, engagement and performance.
• Amend and revise programmes as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the work environment and industry developments.
• Promote a work culture of continuing professional development.
• Keep up to date with developments in training to help the business stay up to date
• Manage the training budget and monitor monthly expenditure reports
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• General degree in HR, Social Sciences or equivalent experience
• Experience in HR specifically in Training and Development (Skilled and Non-Skilled Employees)
• 3 – 4 years’ experience in the relevant working environment
• Interpersonal/Teamwork skills
• Strong customer-focused background
Travel
As per job/site requirements, local travel likely.
Leadership Behavior
Should meet expectations of the Standards of Leadership relevant to this work level.
