The British High Commission is currently looking to recruit a self-motivated Regional Learning & Development Adviser. The Regional L&D Adviser will have overall regional responsibility for L&D activities in alignment with organizational priorities, and the operational success of the Africa region. The successful candidate will report directly to the Regional Head of Learning & Development for Africa based in Pretoria.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Business Partner with senior management and relevant stakeholders across the region and London, to identify learning and development interventions required to achieve business performance goals and successful implementation of organisational change initiatives by:
•   Supporting the development of L&D strategies and plans reflecting relevant L&D interventions, that align to the Country Business Plan
•   Undertaking robust learning needs analyses for the Posts
•   Supporting the evaluation L&D interventions for return on investment against expected outcomes
•   Design and deliver appropriate formal training and/or L&D Interventions that meet the specified needs of the organisation
•   Overall accountability on local/regional/global projects to ensure quality and timely delivery, on-track budget spend, and accurate monthly financial reporting
•   Active participation in knowledge and best practice sharing across the Regional L&D network
•   The role requires substantial regional travel in the West Africa Region and occasional travel outside the region.
•   Take part in the Embassy emergency planning and any response to a crisis affecting UK citizens.

Competencies

•   Making Effective Decisions: being objective; using sound judgement, evidence and knowledge to provide accurate, expert and professional advice.
•   Leading and Communicating: leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm
•   Collaborating and Partnering: create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the Civil Service to help get business done.
•   Building Capability for All: having a strong focus on continuous learning for oneself, others and the organisation. For all staff, it’s being open to learning, about keeping one’s own knowledge and skill set current and evolving
•   Delivering at Pace: focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes
•   Demonstrating Resilience: helping our people to build resilience in international roles, supporting their ability to adapt to working in difficult and varied international environments; and to bounce back from crises and setbacks in these contexts

Qualification Required & Experience

Essential:

•   Bachelors degree, or equivalent evidence of vocational learning
•   At least 5 years of experience in training design and delivery, ideally in management or leadership development and soft skills
•   Strong interpersonal skills, and fluency in English, both verbal and written, with excellent communications skills
•   Excellent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook.
•   Demonstrated knowledge and experience of learning and development processes including learning needs assessment, learning evaluation and learning design
•   Solid experience in managing and servicing client accounts (HR/ L&D related), and coaching and mentoring within a corporate environment, are preferred

Desirable but not essential:

•   Ideally holds a CIPD qualification relevant to L&D, or equivalent
•   Solid experience in working across a wide range of stakeholders, organisations and cultures with sensitivity and effectiveness

The successful candidate will need to

•   Observe the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s diversity and equality policies
•   Show flexibility over working hours – the job involves some regional travel

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is between GHc 3526.00 and GHc 5318.00.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Information for applicants

The appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period and all background checks. Thereafter, the appointment will be renewed subject to satisfactory performance, by mutual agreement.

Candidates interested in applying for this position should complete the attached application form; add their CV plus a cover letter addressed to the Head, Africa Regional Learning and Development Team by email - Derek.naude@fco.gov.uk

Closing Date: 08 July, 2014

•   The subject line must read Regional Learning & Development Adviser, Accra.
•   The closing date for applications is July 8th 2014.
•   Regrettably only those candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted soon after.

The successful applicant will demonstrate that they meet the requirements under Ghanaian law to work in Ghana.

The British High Commission Accra is an Equal Opportunities Employer

More information about the work of the British High Commission in Ghana can be found at http://ukinghana.fco.gov.uk/en/