Learning And Development Manager at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, private, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization. Our organization offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. We have been working in Nigeria since February 1996. MSF-OCA employees are guided by a Code of Conduct which aims to strengthen and support ethical cultures throughout MSF-OCA, based on the core values that guide our medical humanitarian mission.

Job title: LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (Re-advertisement)
Job Type: Definite contract (1 Year with possibility of extension)
Duty Station: Sokoto
Publication Date: 23rd July 2025
Deadline for Applications: 6th August 2025 (5:00pm)

Main objective and responsibility of the position

The Learning and Development manager provides strategic and functional expertise and advice in learning & development, with the aim to plan and apply processes and activities that foster the development of a diverse and competent workforce to achieve the missions’ operational goals effectively.

General Accountabilities

• With the support of the HR Coordinator and in collaboration with the coordination, responsible to define, develop, promote, apply, follow up and advise on the learning and development strategy of the mission with the aim to develop MSF staff (and external collaborators, where relevant) to achieve the mission’s operational objectives effectively.

• Contribute to developing advanced, innovative and useful learning and development solutions and initiatives for the global workforce that enable continuity and transfer within and across the missions and other MSF entities and local partners, i.e. talent development, securing a variety of L&D applications – including coaching, mentoring, adequate onboarding, etc.

• Advise and support coordinators, managers and supervisors to create supportive learning environments and apply appropriate learning and development processes, tools and best practices, including how to identify and address learning needs, gaps and opportunities.

• Influence stakeholders by building buy-in for the most appropriate learning and development approach for specific situations in accordance with mission and OC-level learning and development and OPS strategies.

• Proactively plan and lead the learning and development annual planning and budget process based on learning needs analyses and strategic operational and organizational objectives.

• Proactively seek to increase access to learning and development opportunities for all employees of the missions including identifying synergy/exchanges/collaboration with other MSF sections and other local institutions.

• Plan, develop and follow up on mission-wide or project-specific staff learning and development activities by identifying and addressing learning needs and opportunities that maximize staff development to achieve operational objectives.

• Advise employees and coordinators, managers and supervisors in the mission on application of individual development and potential growth paths for themselves and their direct reports.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• Advise and support the line managers and employees in their understanding of the concepts of Performance Management and contribute to develop their competencies to implement performance management according to standards.

• Develop and support the implementation of the OCA onboarding program in the mission according to the OCA Onboarding Guideline.

• Develop and promote activities and processes to increase the application of learning within the mission to increase the impact of L&D activities on individual and organisational performance.

• Recruit, train, mentor and coach L&D Implementers &/or L&D Officers.

• Travel regularly to projects to support planning, implementation, and follow up of L&D activities, to advise on future learning and development processes & programs, and to secure connection to operational objectives.

• Contribute to the establishing the foundations of a new staffing model by implementing specific talent management activities to guarantee its sustainability.

Mission Specific Accountabilities:

• Frequent visit to all MSF OCA locations in Nigeria to support the team on any challenges related to L&D.

• Prepare mission training calendar and share with the teams for implementation and follow up.

• Manages training base in Sokoto, ensure that training venue and all training equipment are available (especially equipment with long life span).

• Follow up contracts for training venues to ensure that renewal is done on time.

• Check all training invoices and send to relevant Managers for approval and validation.

REQUIREMENTS (QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE)

Education:
Degree in the field of HR, learning and development, organizational development or relevant experience.

Experience:
Working experience of at least two years in a learning and development position. Desirable previous experience in MSF or other NGO in developing countries.

Languages:
Essential mission working language. Desirable local language(s).

Competencies:
Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Please use this link: https://cutt.ly/orPGz4dT to complete your application.

• To complete your application, please email your Cover Letter, latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photocopies of only necessary credentials as one document with telephone contact details (daytime) to [email protected] with the subject of the email – Learning and Development Manager

• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Link to Application: https://cutt.ly/orPGz4dT

• Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.

Notes:

1. NO Transportation and NO per diems will be provided during the recruitment procedure

2. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

3. Any documents sent to MSF-OCA (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma, recommendations letters) will not be returned by MSF-OCA.

4. Deadline for application: 6th August, 2025 at 5:00 pm

MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization. Qualified Female candidates are encouraged to apply.