Director of Education & Learning (AMCE) Job at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)

African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) was established in Abuja, Nigeria in October, 1993 by African Governments, African private and institutional investors as well as non-African financial institutions and private investors for the purpose of financing, promoting and expanding intra-African and extra-African trade.

The Bank, headquartered in Cairo, the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt, commenced operations on 30 September, 1994, following the signature of a Headquarters Agreement with the host Government in August, 1994. It has branch offices in Harare, Abuja and Abidjan and will open an East Africa branch office shortly.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Director of Education & Learning (AMCE)

Job Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Working time: Full-time

The Opportunity

• As the Director of Education and Learning, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of high quality training and education to the AMCE workforce, ensuring a skilled workforce for both the present and future needs.
• The post holder will be providing leadership, support and guidance to the workforce in respect to their professional development, whilst also being able to manage and lead their own departmental staff, ensuring that they are following the strategic plan to meet the Education and Learning strategy of the organisation.
• The successful candidate will have experience of managing the education and learning function within an organisation of similar complexity, with evidence of contribution to organisational development, having achieved an exceptional level of service throughout this time.
• The post holder will be accountable for the planning, development and implementation of a comprehensive Education, Training and Professional development programme, that aims to promote a more skilled workforce across the whole organisation.
• The post holder will monitor and identify the educational, training and professional development needs across the workforce and use this research in order to put in place a service that delivers this.
• It is imperative that the successful candidate is able to lead and influence a multiprofessional team, providing effective leadership through clear communication pathways throughout the department. In addition to this, the post holder will have an In-depth understanding of the learning life cycle and its impact on business outcomes, using this to provide an astute Education and Learning platform for the AMCE workforce.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership:

• Take a lead in building relationships for service improvement of the Education and Learning department with key partners
• Ensure and cultivate a culture of integrity, transparency and respect, as per AMCE values, throughout the Department
• Establish relationships with External Experts to expand Education and Learning opportunities
• To lead the development and implementation of Clinical Development Programmes
• To act as the first point of contact for any Education and Learning expertise, providing the workforce with expert advice and guidance on all aspects of education, training and development
• To be the lead representation of the Education and Learning in all meetings/external events
• To lead on the implementation of a culture that promotes continuous improvement of the skill levels of the workforce.

Strategic Development:

• To provide a strategic plan for the Education, Learning and Professional development strategy of the organisation that takes into account and financial and/or resource constraints
• To lead on the development and implementation of any revised or new policies being used in the department
• To keep accurate and timely records of all Education and Training activity and prepare regular statistical and evaluation reports
• Ensure that there are a variety of methods to deliver courses including distance learning
• To play a significant role in ensuring provision of high quality Education Services within AMCE
• Communicate with appropriate academic and professional organisations on professional standards, educational programmes and development issues, including possible areas of joint collaboration
• Oversee regular evaluation of training and development programmes, ensuring that objectives and quality standards are being met

Governance:

• Ensure correct governances arrangements, which include the management of finance and regulatory activity where appropriate
• Take responsibility for overseeing the departments compliance with legal guidelines, policies and quality standards
• The post holder will be expected to lead in establishing and monitoring clinical audit projects involving the service delivery of the department.

Other Duties:

• To take leadership in any clinical research that can help improve the efficiency of the Education, Learning and Development programmes
• To regularly submit reports that include a summary of department progress, achievement of objectives and future department goals
• Keep up to date with current trend and practices within Education and Learning, ensuring that the department is ready to adapt to any new processes where necessary

Equality and Diversity:

• Act as lead for Equality & Diversity in the Education and Learning department to ensure the development and effective implementation of a strategy, set of policies, procedures and monitoring and control systems are in place

Personal and Staff Development:

• Work with HR to undertake recruitment, retention, performance management and development of staff in the team
• Work with the Recruitment Manager to establish connections with appropriate local, international and online communities to nurture a pipeline of talent to support the growth of the company
• Responsible for development of high potential employees, providing a structured approach to mentoring and developing critical talent at all levels of management
• Taking any disciplinary action in the case of any wrongdoing within the department

Communications And Working Relationships:

• Coordinate and facilitate consultations with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements to ensure improvements and any necessary systems implementations to help the meet the departments’ strategic objectives
• Establish credibility throughout the organisation and set an example as a proactive senior leader and change agent who earns respect by demonstrating a sound understanding of the objectives and goals.
• Develop and present Education and Learning department updates to the Board of Directors
• Collaborate with senior members of the wider organisation to review objectives and provide guidance on the short band long term goals of Education and Learning

Line Management:

• Line manage staff members within Education and Learning ensuring that they are aligned with the strategic plan and are carrying out their roles responsibly
• Develop and maintain the department with the appropriate mix of business knowledge and technical skills required to achieve strategic objectives and ensure the core functions are reliable, stable and efficient
• Provide strong leadership to develop, coach and ensure a high performing team
• Establish the department goals, objectives and operating procedures
• Ensure that there is sufficient support in order for staff within Education and Learning to carry out personal professional development

Organisational Responsibilities:

• Work with the senior management team to horizon scan for new technology or sector related improvements
• Provide solutions and services to the business that retain and increase a competitive advantage within the sector
• Evaluate, select, and implement new technology/systems needed to support the organisation in reaching its strategic objectives

Confidentiality:

• The post holder must be aware that Confidential Information and data to which the post holder will have knowledge and access to in the course of their employment with the AMCE is to be kept confidential, and this confidentiality is a condition of employment.
• The duty to maintain confidentiality continues even when the post holder is no longer employed
• This information is not to be shared with anyone outside of the AMCE under any circumstances, except to the extent necessary to fulfil any duties and responsibilities required within the role. Furthermore, upon termination with the AMCE Abuja, the post holder will return to the AMCE all confidential information held

General: 

• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post
• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of AMCE together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations
• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder
• All employees must hold an AMCE email account, which will be the AMCE’s formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly

Infection Control Statement:

• The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role.
• These requirements are set out in the AMCE Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training.
• These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.

Criteria
Essential Qualifications:

• Qualified to a Degree level or equivalent experience
• Masters degree in related field
• Relevant management or professional qualification
• Continuation of professional development

Essential Experience:

• Significant experience of leadership in education and learning strategy
• Previous experience in providing a strategic plan for Education and Learning within an organisation taking into account budgets and resource constraints
• Previous experience in setting a long term strategic plan which has been successfully implemented
• Extensive experience and successful track record of building effective partnerships with schools, academies, colleges to create and develop opportunities to improve educational outcomes
• Experience in a senior education and learning role having achieved success in this positon
• High level of analysis and interpretation skills
• Ability to prioritise work, with previous experience working in a complex, fast  paced environment
• Ability to motivate a team with previous experience of achieving team objectives
• Success In working across a widespread organisation, collaborating with a variety of senior stakeholders

Management and Leadership:

• Previously been responsible for the day to day running of an Educational and Learning department
• Experience of liaising with senior members of an organisation, identifying areas of risk and finding ways to minimise this
• Inspirational and visible leader, with first class communication skills, capable of engaging audiences at all levels
• Ability to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative and creative solutions to the management of issues and complex problems
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve business outcomes through partnership at all levels
• Energy and passion to deliver at pace and cut through obstacles
• Well-developed management skills, with the ability to build and lead teams across multiple locations
• Highly effective influencing and negotiating skills, with the ability to develop partnerships and alliances across a diverse range of stakeholders
• Politically astute and resilient, with the ability to manage conflict and ambiguity
• Outcome focused, with the capability and tenacity to drive the agenda forward
• Financially literate and commercially astute, with a sophisticated understanding of commercially orientated performance and financial management including contract management
• Driven by change and business transformation particularly focused on optimising the benefits of digitization
• Shares the AMCE’s vision and values
• Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care

Personal Attributes:

• Professional attitude towards work
• Shares the AMCE’s vision
• Proactive and organised
• Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
• Has personal and professional credibility and commands the respect of colleagues peers
• Is supportive and approachable and capable of inspiring confidence in staff members
• Commitment to caring for others
• Ability to adapt to living in a new country and new culture accordingly
• High levels of honesty and integrity

Languages:

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Skills in languages other than English is desirable

AMCE Values:

• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the  AMCE’s values
• Commitment to uphold the AMCE’s values.

Benefits

• Tempting Salary Package
• Housing Allowance
• Education Allowance for up to 3 children
• Club Membership
• Relocation Package (If applicable)
• Health & Medical
• Professional Membership
• Group Life
• Gratuity & Pension