{"id":89860,"date":"2026-02-04T18:04:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/training-specialist-senior-talent-management-specialist\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T18:04:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:04:09","slug":"training-specialist-senior-talent-management-specialist","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/training-specialist-senior-talent-management-specialist\/","title":{"rendered":"Training Specialist \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Senior Talent Management Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Specific duties:<\/p>\n<p>\tLearning Consultation and Needs Diagnosis<br \/>\n\tPartner with senior leaders and internal subject matter experts (SMEs) to surface capability gaps using interviews, performance data, and field insights (Regional Offices).<br \/>\n\tConvert ambiguous briefs (from C-suite) into structured learning problems and measurable objectives.<br \/>\n\tStrategic Partner and Vendor Collaboration<br \/>\n\tEngage with top tier global learning vendors and consulting partners to set up master service agreements in each region of operation.<br \/>\n\tProvide strong creative direction, content framing, and quality checks so that vendor outputs reflect internal challenges and internal culture, not generic templates.<br \/>\n\tCo-own design reviews, run pilots, and manage iterations to ensure the final product meets CIMMYT\u2019s required standards.<br \/>\n\tEnsure vendor content, platforms, and facilitation methods can scale across regions.<br \/>\n\tInstructional Design and Content Development<br \/>\n\tUse the ADDIE model to design and develop high quality learning content that works for CIMMYT\u2019s operating environment culture and internal use cases.<br \/>\n\tCreate advanced presentations, guides, learning simulations, and digital learning experiences suitable for science, operations, and engagement chapter audiences.<br \/>\n\tPartner with internal experts to integrate field knowledge, research data, and examples from real CIMMYT work.<br \/>\n\tProgram Deployment, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement<br \/>\n\tDeliver programs through digital first and blended formats that scale across countries without heavy staff presence.<br \/>\n\tUse learner data, feedback, and manager insight to measure impact and maintain dashboards on skills gains and readiness indicators.<br \/>\n\tDeploy programs in partnership with regional team members through a self-service model.<\/p>\n<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<p>\t6 to 8 years of global professional experience professional training design role or L&amp;D specialist role. (minimum 4 years as per CIMMYT Institutional Job Level Guidelines)<br \/>\n\tProven ability to design training from ambiguous briefs without hand holding or heavily predefined frameworks.<br \/>\n\tStrong experience working with global consulting vendors to build high stakes leadership programs.<br \/>\n\tInstructional design mastery grounded in ADDIE.<br \/>\n\tAnalytical mindset with strong problem framing ability.<br \/>\n\tAbility to collaborate with internal and external experts without losing ownership of the final product.<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Use the link(s) below to apply on company website. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Apply Through:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.cimmyt.org","_company_tagline":"The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT\u00c2\u00ae, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. 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