Learning and Development Manager

Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc. (MUTUAL), has evolved into a conglomerate consisting of value-adding companies with diverse interests in various sectors of the Nigerian economy through investments, strategic alliances and partnerships. Today, MUTUAL is a leading brand in the Nigerian Insurance industry and well-capitalized with a team of highly trained professionals, a respectable Board and access to the International Insurance Market.

MUTUAL is the flagship of insurance in Liberia and also runs a full-fledged insurance operation in Republic of Niger, where we commenced business in January, 2014.

At MUTUAL, we pride ourselves in delivering excellent services to all our stakeholders.

We Are Recruiting To Fill The Position Below

Job Title: Learning and Development Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Reporting to: Group Head, Human Resources

Job Summary

• We are in need of a Learning and Development Manager to manage the complete Learning and Development and Organization Development within the Group.

• Prepare and implement learning strategies and programs
• Review individual and organizational development needs
• Deploy different kinds of learning methods company wide٫ such as coaching٫ job-shadowing٫ online training, bespoke, in-plant, classroom learning and so on
• Organize e-learning courses, workshops and other trainings
• Monitor the success of development plans and help employees make the most of learning opportunities
• Collaborate with managers to develop their team members through career pathing.
• Manage ITF Administration and Compliance.
• Oversee budgets and negotiate contracts
• Organize hiring and training activities
• Organize and Supervise L&D functions
• Develop organizational design and development strategies based on company goals.
• Implement development tools to meet long and short term business goals.
• Define change management processes to improve business performance.
• Evaluate existing business systems and recommend improvements and training where necessary to close the gap and advise on other areas not necessarily covered by training.
• Anticipate organizational risks and develop mitigation strategies through training interventions.
• Develop continuous process improvements to enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Educate and sensitize company staffs on new organizational processes, policies and programmes
• Develop job training programs and professional development programs for employees.
• Conduct induction training for new staff
• Analyse training needs for proper approval of training programme and report ROI on training.

• B.Sc in Management related discipline with minimum of 2:2
• Master's Degree is an added advantage
• ACIPM / SPHRI / CIPD will be an added advantage
• 5 - 7 years’ relevant experience as L&D Manager, Training Manager or other relevant position in the Insurance Industry or Financial Services industry or Group 
• Experience in Project Management and HR Generalist role is essential
• Good knowledge and proficiency in the use of e-learning platforms and practices
• Practical experience with MS Office and Learning
• Significant experience with effective learning and development methods.

• High Energy & Enthusiasm
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a good ability to build healthy relationship with employees and vendors
• Passion to perform and excel
• High ownership & accountability
• People sensitivity with high emotional quotient
• Strategic and proactive; excellent critical thinking ability
• Strong influencing and Organizational skills with business-oriented thinking.