Job Description

Our client is one of the leading power solution provider in Nigeria employing over 1500 employees. With a wide operational base and branch network, which spreads across West Africa, the company has maintained a leading position in the generator sales and services sector in Nigeria. Due to expansion, the company now has an opening for an Employee Development Specialist (Unit Head).
Job Summary
Responsible for creating and implementing training programs and overseeing the development of careers. Sets performance metrics, evaluates productivity, and helps workers create long-term career plans within an organization.
Key Responsibilities
Identifying training and development needs within an organisation through job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultation with business managers and human resources departments;
Designing and expanding training and development programmes based on the needs of the organisation and the individual;
Working in a team to produce programmes that are satisfactory to all relevant parties in an organisation, such as line managers, accountants and senior managers at board level;
Considering the costs of planned programmes and keeping within budgets as assessing the return on investment of any training or development programme is becoming increasingly important;
Developing effective induction programmes;
Producing training materials for in-house courses;
Managing the delivery of training and development programmes and, in a more senior role, devising a training strategy for the organisation;
Monitoring and reviewing the progress of trainees through questionnaires and discussions with managers;
Evaluating training and development programmes;
Amending and revising programmes as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the work environment;
Helping line managers and trainers solve specific training problems, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups;
Keeping up to date with developments in training by reading relevant journals, going to meetings and attending relevant courses;
Researching new technologies and methodologies in workplace learning and presenting this research
Education / Knowledge / Experience / Skills
Education / Qualifications: Bachelor s Degree in Business or Human Resources
Experience: At least 5 years experience in developing training programmes within Human Resources
Excellent communication skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Excellent presentation skills
Managerial and leadership skills
Analytical skills
Social Media Knowledge
Training Skills
Attributes and Personal Traits
Professionalism and work ethics
Positive attitude and energy
Proactive, persuasive and self-confident
Dedicated in delivering the objectives and result oriented
Honesty and integrity
Analytical thinking
Organizational & environment awareness