Job Advert Summary Unifi is a fast-growing finance and technology company operating in Zambia, South Africa, Uganda and Kenya. Unifi delivers personal lending products through online, mobile phone and branch channels. The company is well supported by strong shareholders and a board of directors with vast experience in entrepreneurship and lending. The South African entity is recruiting for a Training Specialist to be part of their growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying training needs, designing and delivering training programs, and evaluating their effectiveness, in collaboration with the Learning and Development function. We are looking for an individual that will leave no stone unturned in their quest for excellence in team performance and talent management. Minimum Requirements Degree in Education, Training, HR or related field; 5 years experience in designing multiple training events in a corporate setting; Proficiency in Google Documents and Sheets; Exceptional organizational and time management skills; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Ability to operate with urgency and meet deadlines; Ensure you achieve goals established. Skills & Knowledge required: Extensive knowledge of instructional design theory and learning principles; Proven ability to master the full training cycle; Adequate knowledge of learning management software; Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods, tools and techniques; Familiarity with talent management and succession planning; Ability to conduct cost-benefit analysis and calculate training ROI; Sound decision making and organizational skills; Ability to simplify complex information and processes into effective training material and deliver to a variety of audiences. Duties and Responsibilities Identify training needs by evaluating individual and team performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses; Translate needs into training programs, in collaboration with the wider L&D function, to drive business performance and prepare employees for the next step in their career; Build and maintain an annual training program with support from the L&D team; Inform the production of classroom handouts, instructional materials, aids, and manuals, ensuring alignment with L&D strategies; Design and deliver structured learning experiences in collaboration with the L&D team, and monitor results and business outcomes; Deliver training courses; Assess training effectiveness in collaboration with the L&D team to ensure incorporation of taught skills and techniques into employees' work behavior; Periodically evaluate ongoing programs, in partnership with the L&D team, to ensure that they reflect any changes; Stay abreast of the new trends and tools in employee development.
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