Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
Main purpose of job:
The Global Learning Development (LD) Team of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is a network of learning experts who partner with British Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates (Posts) to develop and deliver best practice LD, Change Management and Organisational Development to drive performance improvement.
The team focuses on the development of skills, capabilities and competences across a global network and would like to recruit a Regional Learning Development Adviser (RLDA) to join them in support of UK Government objectives in Africa.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
- Partner with individuals, teams and Posts to develop expertise in support of UK Government change initiatives (Diplomacy 20:20).
- Work with senior staff to drive learning and organisational development work to support performance goals.
- Work with LD Committees, Senior Leaders and HR Hubs to help define needs, build capability and evaluate impact.
- Develop LD strategies with Posts that align to Country Business Plans and organisational objectives
- Support innovative LD plans that incorporate blended and digital learning.
- Support a variety of different learning processes including; learning groups, bite-sized learning, team development sessions, online learning communities, coaching, mentoring, workshops and job shadowing.
- Help line managers support the learning needs of individuals and teams, to develop a culture where staff manage their own development.
- Evaluate LD interventions for return on investment and expectations.
- Use digital skills for online learning, social collaboration and development.
- Design and deliver bespoke blended learning interventions and work in online communities to share and develop information.
- Deliver formal training interventions to support the Diplomatic Academy curriculum.
- Lead and work in project teams to ensure quality and timely delivery of shared objectives and project outcomes, including accurate documentation of activities and reporting.
Essential qualifications and experience
Other skills / experience / qualifications:
- Min 5 years in a LD environment either public or private sector
- Experience of working in a multi cultural environment
- Excellent communicator and facilitator and experienced in using digital skills for LD
- Able to travel extensively across Africa and occasionally other regions
- Professional qualifications in LD, OD or equivalent
- A passion and enthusiasm for developing people
The successful candidate will be required to travel extensively in Africa for up to 2 weeks per month
Required competencies
Seeing the Big Picture, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace
Application deadline
Application deadline – day
Application deadline – month
Application deadline – year
29 December 2016
Grade
C4 (L)
Type of Position
Fixed Term
Duration of Post
24 months
Region
Africa
Country/Territory
South Africa
Location (City)
Pretoria
Type of Post
British High Commission
Number of vacancies
1
Starting monthly salary (ZAR)
R37 356.66
Start Date
Start Date – day
Start Date – month
Start Date – year
1 February 2016
Additional information
- Please complete the application form in full.
- Failure to do so may result in a determination that you do not meet the requirements for the position.
- Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Pretoria are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in South Africa.
- All applicants must be legally able to work in the country of application with the correct visa/status or work permit.
- Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
- Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
- Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
- Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework
- Successful candidates not resident in South Africa will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits.
- Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.
- The British High Commission will never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.