Learning Center Project Manager – East Africa

Learning Center Project Manager – East Africa 
As technical partner, LFS supports AccessHolding in the management of their network banks. In January 2012, LFS has started a long-term project to foster capacity building of local staff with an emphasis on middle and senior management development. In this context, AccessHolding plans to establish a dedicated Learning Centre, which bundles local training efforts and thus responds to the management development needs of the network banks on a regional level. LFS now seeks a Project Manager to support the establishment of the Learning Centre. 

About the Role  

• Develop a business plan for the Learning Centre and identify and obtain financial resources,
• Design program curricula in cooperation with the LFS Learning & Development Department
• Assume overall coordination for the development of Learning Centre courses (including learning objectives, contents, methodologies and materials)
• Coordinate and supervise physical setting up and equipping of Learning Centre facilities
• Manage and coordinate the roll-out of learning events
• Review, evaluate and further develop training courses
• Ensure communication and cooperation between Learning Centre, AccessHolding and local bank management 
• Select and manage the Learning Centre team
• Implement tracking tools to ensure the effectiveness and budgetary control of the Learning Centre

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in establishing and/or maintaining a learning facility, (i.e. a corporate university or training centre) in a commercial environment
• Evidence of successful project implementation across multiple locations
• Proven track record in the design and implementation of management development programs including curricula development, course design and training delivery
• Fluent English necessary, working knowledge of French would be an advantage
• Readiness to travel at least 50% of the working time, with option for relocation at a later stage
• Work experience in a finance-related industry in developing countries would be an advantage

How to apply

Candidates who meet our minimum requirements should submit:

1. A motivation letter of no more than one page, outlining:

• Key career achievements relevant to the work of LFS
• Motivation for the job
• Personal strengths
• Medium- and long-term career objectives

2. CV of no more than 3 pages

Applications should be sent by email to hr@lfs-consulting.de quoting reference:LC/LFS64