Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading Banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive nancial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, DRC and South Sudan, Equity Bank is home to more than 20 million customers – the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role of Assistant Manager, Learning & Development.

ASSISTANT MANAGER, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Job Overview

The Assistant Manager, Learning and Development will facilitate the provision of learning and development services to equip the Bank sta and develop their competences to enable them eectively deliver their responsibilities. The holder of this position is responsible for planning of empowering employees’ growth and developing their knowledge, skills, and capabilities to drive better business performance.

Key Duties, Responsibilities and Accountability

• Conduct training needs analysis for the organisation as a whole and for each department in close collaboration with the units/departments.
• Identify the appropriate training required for various business functions within the Bank and suitable service providers to deliver the required services.
• Develop core curriculum and L&D interventions in line with the Bank’s strategy and provide guidelines with regard to sta development.
• Prepare the annual budget estimates for the learning and development interventions and monitor the expenditure on a regular basis.
• Develop and implement an annual training and development plan and ensure the execution of initiatives on a timely basis.
• Plan and implement induction trainings to ensure clear knowledge of the Bank’s Vision, Mission, Values, Philosophy, etc. for the new joiners and awareness for all staff.
• Contribute to the development of HR policies and procedures especially in training and development and career development for review by the Senior Manager, Talent Management and Organisational Effectiveness.
• Ensure clear career paths and talent management of sta.
• Monitor the delivery of internal and external training courses and evaluate the performance of service providers.
• Provide advice sta on training and development issues.
• Facilitate for sta to develop career development plans and ensure implementation and regular monitoring of the process.
• Conduct L&D monitoring & evaluation impact assessments to determine the return on investment.

Qualification, Experience, Skills and Attributes Education

• A Bachelor’s Degree in HR Management is essential or Business Administration/ Management with specialism of HR from a recognized university.
• Related postgraduate/professional qualications will be added advantage.

Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience HR Management preferably in a training and development role.
• L&D experience will be an added value.

Other requirements

• People orientation with advanced people skills
• Project management – develop project plans, coordinate projects, complete projects on time
• Ability to work under minimal supervision
• Excellent oral and written communication
• High level of creativity and innovation
• Good planning and organisation skills
• Excellent analytical skills

• Good problem solving and analysis
• Excellent relationship building and networking.
• Good knowledge of general HR Management principles and practices.
• Computer literacy for report writing, excel or/and PowerPoint for presentation. Knowledge of any other HRISs will be added advantage.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Ability to devise solutions to complex matters.
• Ability to motivate and engage others.
• Strong inuencing and negotiation skills.
• Good integrity and professional ethics.
• Ability and passion to develop talent.

Only applicants who meet the above criteria and are not undergoing any disciplinary process will be shortlisted.

If you meet the above requirements, we kindly invite you to submit your application quoting the job opportunity you are applying for to the email address below by 15th October 2024. Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, and daytime telephone contact and email address.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Email to: jobsrwanda@equitybank.co.rw

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights, values and what they bring to the workplace.