Employee Development Specialist (Unit Head)

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