Job Description

IWMI

International Water Management Institute

Senior Officer - Talent Development

Battaramulla, Sri Lanka

CGIAR

IWMI is a CGIAR Research Center

DESCRIPTION:

The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center is seeking for an innovative & multi skilled candidate to join its headquarters in Battaramulla, Sri Lanka as the Senior Officer - Talent Development.

The Senior Officer - Talent Development is responsible for efficiently implementing the organization's Learning and Development (L&D) activities and promoting a culture of continuous learning within IWMI. This role also involves providing guidance and administering performance management initiatives, as well as overseeing capacity development efforts. Additionally, the Senior Officer will be accountable for managing internships and graduate fellowships across IWMI.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performance Management,
  • Administer and continuously improve the organization-wide performance appraisal system and offer advice and recommendations to management and staff.
  • Ensure the integration of IWMI's core competencies, technical competencies, core values, and key performance measures into the performance appraisal system.
  • Provide continuous support to frontline managers and supervisors to ensure the effective utilization of performance measures in managing operations, identifying and managing risks, and driving organizational change.
  • Develop and deliver presentations and training sessions to management and staff on performance management and the performance appraisal system (MAP).
  • Collaborate in the development and implementation of performance improvement plans for staff when necessary.
  • Analyze and report on the measurement of results and provide support in administering the Position Review Committee process for performance-based pay, promotions, reclassifications, and rewards.
  • Capacity Development,
  • Ensure the delivery of statutory, mandatory, developmental, and organizational change training for new and existing staff throughout the organization.
  • Monitor and stay updated on regulatory and mandatory requirements for staff training and competence, incorporating any changes into the statutory and mandatory training programs.
  • Coordinate and support the design and delivery of learning and development (L&D) solutions that align with the overall HR and L&D strategy, utilizing various methodologies such as computer-based training, self-managed learning, remote delivery, classroom sessions, and on-the-job learning.

Collaborate with stakeholders, including line managers and management, to develop programs that meet the needs of the organization, ensuring clear business-focused objectives for each learning intervention and facilitating robust evaluation of effectiveness and return on investment.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Essential
  • University degree in Human Resources/Business Administration/Management or in a related discipline, or equivalent professional status awarded by a relevant professional institute.
  • Minimum of 05-06 years of experience in Learning and Development, Performance Management related HR administration and/or HR generalist experience.

Desirable

Hands-on experience in Learning and Development, with expertise in Performance Management within an international organization.

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