Learning & Development Officer

Job Brief

Execute human resource training and development programmes in the Bank in order to provide the required skills mix for high productivity.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Published On: 3 April 2024

Closing Date: 16 April 2024

The Bank of Zambia, an equal opportunity employer, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambians for the following vacant position:

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (1 POST)

GRADE: BoZN4

Job Purpose

Execute human resource training and development programmes in the Bank in order to provide the required skills mix for high productivity.

Main Accountabilities

Conduct Bank wide learning and development needs.

Maintains a database on all training and development reports.

Extract training and development needs recommended by departments for further processing.

Monitor and evaluate progress of staff who are on training for cost effectiveness, planning and decision making.

Inducts new employees in liaison with sections to ensure that they gain a level of knowledge that enables them to appreciate the values and systems of the Bank.

Source training places at higher institutions of learning within and outside Zambia taking into account the Training Policy, identified training needs, cost timing etc. to facilitate effective implementation of staff training and development.

Capture and maintain accurate training data on the Human Resource Information System.

Provide guidance and sensitize staff on training and development policies of the Bank.

Manage relationships with sponsored students and the Bank’s cooperating partners in training and development activities such as universities and training institutions.

Responsible for coordinating all training activities including venues.

Track all training expenditure against budget for the Bank and provide monthly updates to ensure that all training costs are within budget and paid for.

Compute approved payments in respect of training such as tuition, allowances, travel and accommodation, professional subscriptions, examination fees in accordance with the Training Policy.

Enforce pre course briefings and post course debriefs/ action plans for staff who have attended training with a view to evaluating the value of training to the Bank.

Evaluate the learning needs biannually and annually and produce consolidated reports.

Qualifications and Experience

Grade 12 School Certificate with five (5) ‘O’ Levels (credit or better).

Diploma in Human Resources Management/ Social Sciences/Accounting or equivalent

Valid Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management practicing license.

A degree will be an added advantage.

Two (2) Years work experience in the Learning and Development Space

Key Knowledge and Attributes

Good understanding of training and development facilitation methodologies

Good understanding of human resources management in general

Good understanding of the talent management cycle

Labour laws and Legislation

Human resource research and consultancy skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal and presentation skills.

Networking skills

Proficiency in Oracle and Microsoft applications and knowledge of Learner Management Systems

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Bank of Zambia Conditions of Service will apply.