Responsable du Développement des Compétences et des Apprentissages Bilingue (Anglais, Français)

ALIMA is seeking a Responsable du Développement des Compétences et des Apprentissages based in Dakar, responsible for designing and implementing bilingual (French/English) learning and skill-development strategies to align with ALIMA’s operational needs. This role bridges Human Resources, operational teams, and strategic planning, focusing on training, competency frameworks, and continuous learning to enhance performance in humanitarian health programs across 14 African countries. The position emphasizes innovation, equity, and operational relevance in skill-building for both expatriate and local staff.

What it offers

• A strategic, cross-functional role within ALIMA’s Human Resources department, driving competency development and learning initiatives to support mission-critical operations.
• Opportunities to design and deploy training programs, including digital learning platforms, mentorship, and peer-to-peer learning, tailored to ALIMA’s humanitarian priorities (e.g., malnutrition, maternal health, epidemic response).
• Impact on ALIMA’s operational effectiveness, particularly in vulnerable communities, where skills development directly improves service delivery.
• Alignment with ALIMA’s core values: patient-centric care, human rights, ethical conduct, and zero tolerance for sexual violence or misconduct in partnerships.

Who can apply

Applicants must be French- or English-speaking with expertise in learning & development, HR strategy, or operational training in humanitarian or healthcare settings. Experience in African contexts or cross-cultural team development is highly valued. Criminal background checks are mandatory for fieldwork with vulnerable populations.

What you'll do

• Pilot ALIMA’s competency framework, translating strategic goals into annual action plans for expatriate and local staff, ensuring alignment with recruitment, onboarding, and career progression processes.
• Design and deploy training programs, including formal courses, on-the-job learning, mentorship, and digital tools, with a focus on French/English bilingualism.
• Capitalize on operational knowledge, documenting best practices, case studies, and expert insights to sustain learning across teams.
• Manage budgets and resources for competency development, ensuring impactful, scalable, and adaptable learning solutions.
• Collaborate with operational teams to identify skills gaps, tailor solutions, and measure learning outcomes against ALIMA’s mission.

How to apply

1. Submit a detailed application via ALIMA’s official recruitment portal (link provided on the job posting).
2. Include a cover letter explaining how your experience aligns with ALIMA’s competency development goals.
3. Provide a CV highlighting relevant HR, training, or operational leadership roles, particularly in humanitarian or cross-cultural contexts.
4. Criminal background check or certificate of good conduct (or an honorary declaration if unavailable) must be submitted for fieldwork roles.

Good to know

• This is a full-time, permanent position (contract type per ALIMA’s policies).
• Bilingualism (French/English) is mandatory; fluency in local languages (e.g., Wolof, Fulfulde) is a plus for field roles.
• ALIMA operates in high-risk environments; applicants must be comfortable with fieldwork and travel requirements.
• No specific education level is stated for this role, but HR/training expertise is critical.
• ALIMA enforces strict policies on conflict of interest, corruption prevention, and zero tolerance for sexual misconduct—all applicants must agree to abide by these.

Note: ALIMA’s operational focus is on humanitarian health, with a strong emphasis on equity, innovation, and community engagement in its programs.