Are you passionate about empowering teams through impactful learning experiences? We’re looking for a dynamic Learning & Development Officer to help drive our mission of continuous growth and improvement! In this role, you’ll support the Learning & Talent Development Manager to effectively deliver our L&D strategy, with a special focus on onboarding, policy awareness, and digital platform training. You'll play a key role in developing engaging induction programs and raising awareness among staff, especially those in field offices.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 

• Provide client oriented and effective L&D services to all SCI Sudan employees.
• With a critical eye assess and identify the learning gaps for additional support and trainings required.
• Support the Learning & Talent Development Manager in identifying the training needs of the organization.
• Enjoy working with tight deadlines and provide valuable inputs on L&D matters.
• Support employees and maintain up to date record of all SCI mandatory trainings through the LMS system.
• Deliver Face-to-Face induction programs for new recruited volunteers & regular staff on regular basis.
• Deliver refresher Face-to-Face induction programs for all staff every year.
• Coordinating one-to-one functional induction for new joining extended senior management team SMT and international staff. 
• Ensure training materials are up-to-date and relevant.
• Prepare and submit reports on training activities, participation, and outcomes.
• Utilize various training methods, including in-person, online, and blended learning approaches.
• Stay current with trends and best practices in employee learning and development.
• Managing the schedules of employee participation during the onboarding phase.
• Designing tests (pre-test & post-test) to measure employees' knowledge of organizational standards
• Respond to all incoming queries, questions, and technical issues in relation to L&D
• Evaluating feedback from staff members about the efficiency of training procedures
• Keep and maintain the L&D relevant trackers.
• Raise awareness of mental health issues and reduce stigma through education and communication campaigns.
• Any other task by assigned supervisor

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• At least, 3 years of practical/professional experience in capacity building and delivering trainings preferably in INGOs. 
• Understanding of L&D standards, performance reviews and legislative principles, procedures and relating to employee management.
• Ability to travel frequently to different field office where SC Sudan operates. 
• Ability to plan and organize a substantial workload that includes complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to gain credibility with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of an organization. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English 
• Teamwork skills
• Training Delivery Skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical, management, and decision-making skills
• Work under pressure 

Ability to work in challenging and complex environment.

BEHAVIOURS (SCI Values in Practice):

• Accountability: Takes ownership, manages resources effectively, and upholds team accountability with support and fair consequences.
• Ambition: Sets high goals, invests in self and team development, and inspires others with a future-focused vision.
• Collaboration: Builds strong, diverse relationships and values open communication.
• Creativity: Fosters innovation and embraces calculated risks.
• Integrity: Promotes honesty, transparency, and demonstrates strong ethical standards

Equal Opportunities 

• The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures

Child Safeguarding:

• We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Safeguarding our Staff:

• The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.

Health and Safety

• The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.