The creation of regional platforms has improved a number of key activities, including research and development through staff mobility and training provision, for instance. However, the potential created is still untapped for many reasons, including the time it takes to find the optimal positioning of platforms in a system that used to operate differently.
As for L&D activities, they coincided with a much broader reflection that established a philosophy and will soon define a strategy and a new structure. At the same time, the training unit has also reviewed its role and mission, with some clear indications of the changes to be expected in the coming years.
In this context, the platform has adapted its activities to the most urgent and important needs, although it has clearly anticipated and integrated the different visions defined at each level.
Mission
The mission of the L&D teams is to provide consistent support to the fields enabling them to ensure a global, mobile and diverse workforce, able to meet operational needs through his abilities and motivation. To do this, the regional intersectional training and development manager will need to
Act as the main interlocutor for L&D activities in the region, establishing an effective connection between the Ocs L&D department, the Cells and the HR Unit teams.
The regional intersectional learning and development officer provides strategic and functional learning and development expertise and advice, with the aim of planning and implementing processes and activities that promote the development of a diverse and competent workforce in order to achieve the operational objectives of missions effectively in the region :
- Develop and coordinate efforts between internal actors (HR unit, cells, MSF platforms and mission) and external actors (institutions or other NGOs) to understand the obstacles encountered, the real needs, etc, opportunities for learning and development, and support the professional development of staff in the region.
- Build a regional learning and staff development offering and build mentoring capacity tailored to staff needs.
- Map learning and partnership opportunities at regional level and support the identification of common training and development needs that COs have on the ground and propose synergistic solutions.
- Strengthen the training capacity of MSF, offering mentoring/coaching, in the development of specific skills (clinical internship, …..) by exploring the possibility of creating a mentoring system for the staff of MSF.
- Strengthen the training capacity of MSF, the offer of mentoring /coaching, in the development of specific skills (clinical internship, …..) by Exploring the possibility of creating a good network in the region
- in collaboration with the training manager, define a training program in English and French adapted to our employees to meet the operational needs of MSF.
- Transmit the activities and tools of the Service de l’’apprentissage et de la formation (e.g., offer of mentoring and’adrentissage, new initiatives of’apprentissage, training catalogue, etc.) and’s ensure that field teams have quick and complete access to relevant tools, resources and’information
- Emulate the networking, cooperation and’-scale economy between the different missions and sections operating in the region, and with institutions /external suppliers.
- Promote the sharing of knowledge and’expertise between different missions/teams in (and beyond) the coverage area
- Strengthen resource sharing and joint initiatives with other sections of the region.
- Maintain active networking with training and reference education institutions and providers and seek opportunities for alliances and partnerships that can enrich the portfolio of learning solutions and resources available.
- Connect learning needs to operational needs where possible.
- Inform and strengthen the capacities of teams participating in AP activities.2. Contribute to the creation of tools and processes that will facilitate the learning and development of staff in the region.
- Participate in a relevant working group on new AP tools
Help test a new AP initiative in the region - Promote the use of generic AP principles and standards for existing interventions.
- Provide technical supervision for L&D teams in Dakar ( advice on technical choices, maintenance and updating of the toolbox, backup when necessary, etc. ).3.Other activities
- Contribute to animate the « session Welcome to MSF », at regional level and in the mission if necessary in close collaboration with recruitment, Carrier Advising
- Monitor and evaluate training and development needs and propose actions that correspond to the vision of’intersection in the region : in close collaboration with the HR teams of Operations, ensure adequate follow-up of the’learning and development measures that are undertaken by mapping and evaluating all these measures in order to track their impact on the development curve of each employee.
- Conduct field visits to provide support to HRC and GPP and update knowledge of medical and operational contexts, including, target audiences and practices on the ground.
Professional skills
- Strong interest in the sciences of’education/pedagogy, diploma of preference, but strong experience/expertise at least (mandatory)
- Field management experience, preferably within MSF or similar NGOs ( mandatory )
- Project management experience is an asset
- Human resource development experience is an asset
Studies and experience
- Bachelor or Master Education and / or technical training in education, pedagogical design or pedagogy.
- Know the principles of adult learning and their application to program design and development.
- 2 to 5 years of experience in training and development functions, preferably in international and multicultural contexts.
- The experience of online learning is an asset
Capacities and skills
- Computer skills: Word, PowerPoint and Excel are essential
- Languages: bilingual French-English ( written and spoken )
Qualities
- Service orientation
- Spirit of’team and strong skills in collaboration
- Networking & negotiation
- Analytical mind
- Planning & organization
- Strategic vision :
Position’s specifications
- Full-time position (100%), based in Dakar
- Date of’starting : as soon as possible /as soon as possible
- Contract : CDI of Senegalese law (information on the package available on request)
Contract typeCDI
**Salary (€)**Level 11 of the MSF Senegal remuneration grid
Deadline for submission6 March 2024
