EXTERNAL/INTERNAL VACANCY

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF) – SOMALIA MISSION

MSF is an independent humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. MSF Somalia mission is seeking a qualified person for the position below:

Job Title : LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Work Location : Nairobi-Coordination with frequent travel to the field projects in Somalia

Start date : As soon as possible

Length of contract : Fixed term (1year) 100% with 3 months’ probation period.

Ethnicity : Somalia Kenyan origin

The Learning and Development manager provides strategic and functional expertise and advice in learn-ing & development, with the aim to plan and apply processes and activities that foster the development of a diverse and competent workforce to achieve the missions’ operational goals effectively.

Accountabilities

With the support of the HR Coordinator and in collaboration with the coordination, responsible to define, develop, promote, apply, follow up and advise on the learning an development strategy of the mission with the aim to develop MSF staff (and external collaborators, where relevant) to achieve the mission’s operational objectives effectively. Contribute to developing advanced, innovative and useful learning and development solutions and initiatives for the global workforce that enable continuity and transfer within and across the missions and other MSF entities and local partners, i.e. talent development, securing a variety of L&D applications – including coaching, mentoring - adequate onboarding, etc.

Advice and support coordinators, managers and supervisors to create supportive learning environments and apply appropriate learning and development processes, tools and best practices, including how to identify and address learning needs, gaps and opportunities. Influence stakeholders by building buy-in for the most appropriate learning and development approach for specific situations in accordance with mission and OC-level learning and development and OPS strategies.

Proactively plan and lead the learning and development annual planning and budget process based on learning needs analyses and strategic operational and organizational objectives.

Proactively seek to increase access to learning and development opportunities for all employees of the missions – including identifying synergy/exchanges/collaboration with other MSF sections and other local institutions.

Plan, develop and follow up on mission-wide or project-specific staff learning and development activities by identifying and addressing learning needs and opportunities that maximize staff development to achieve operational objectives.

Advise employees and coordinators, managers and supervisors in the mission on application of individual development and potential growth paths for themselves and their direct reports.

Other tasks include, but are not limited to

Specific Generic Accountabilities:

Advise and support the line managers and employees in their understanding of the concepts of Performance Management and contribute to develop their competencies to implement performance management according to standards.

Ensure routine tracking of Performance Evaluation and facilitate training and awareness if falling behind reporting in the same to the HRCO.

Develop and support the implementation of the OCA onboarding program in the mission according to the OCA Onboarding Guideline.

Develop and promote activities and processes to increase the application of learning within the mission to increase the impact of L&D activities on individual and organizational performance.

Recruit, train, mentor and coach L&D Officers.

Travel regularly to projects to support planning, implementation, and follow up of L&D activities, to advise on future learning and development processes & programs, and to secure connection to operational objectives.

Contribute to the establishing the foundations of a new staffing model by implementing specific talent management activities to guarantee its sustainability.

• In collaboration with HRCO prepare the Learning and Development budget matrix for the mission during AP and MYR.
• Support the implementation of Performance Management Framework in the mission.
• Monitor Training progression in the mission to ensure that trainings align with planned

Matrixes.

• In collaboration with HR Managers in the project, ensure that all planned trainings are done in accordance with L& D matrix and the training Calendar updating the HRCO of any deviations including budget deviations.
• Ensure that all necessary plans as per visitors from HQ in relation to Learning and Development of the mission are done in a way that the budget implications are fully captured.
• Have regular meetings with HQ based L&D advisor’s to ensure staying contemporary on all L& D matters.
• Ensure reporting of all L& D activities from the mission.
• Routinely share Training opportunities with relevant stakeholders in the Mission.
• Support HRCo with the mobility in the mission.

Mission Specific Accountabilities:

• Hierarchically or funtionally line manages the L&D functions in the country – depends on structure/mission

Requirements:

• Education: Degree in the field of HR, Education, learning and development, organizational development or relevant experience. Masters’ degree is an added advantage.
• Experience: Working experience of at least two years in a learning and development position. Desirable previous experience in MSF or other NGO in developing countries.
• Languages: Essential mission working language. Desirable local language(s), Somali (Kenyan dialect) is an added advantage
• Competencies: People Management Development (2) Strategic Vision (2) Commitment (2). Flexibility (2) Results (3). Teamwork (3). Stress Management (3)

iIf you meet the above requirements, please apply through the link attaching your CV & motivation letter as a single file by 26th May 2026 under the subject “LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER”. The detailed advertisement and application portal can be accessed via the following link: https://ko-hr.kenya.msf.org/jobs

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

(MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)