About Fenix

Fenix International is a next-generation energy and technology company. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of our customers through inclusive energy and financial services. Our flagship product, Fenix Power, is an expandable, pay-go solar home system financed through affordable installments from just $0.14 per day. We use real-time transaction data to create a next-generation credit score to finance power upgrades and other life-changing loans, unlocking modern financial services for our customers. To date, Fenix has sold over 600,000 Solar Home Systems in Uganda, Zambia, Cote d'Ivoire, Benin, Nigeria and Mozambique, bringing clean, reliable power for lights, phones, radios, TV and much more to over 3 million people.

In early 2018, Fenix joined forces with ENGIE, one of the world's largest energy companies and a leader in the move to renewable, decentralized and digital energy. This has allowed Fenix to make significant commercial investments to accelerate the path to our mission, via new markets and innovative products. Together, Fenix and ENGIE are making universal access to modern energy a reality.

Job Overview

This role is responsible for developing and communicating a clear training and professional development strategy with the support of the Talent Director. They will own leading, designing, and delivering Learning and Development initiatives across all teams. The role is also responsible for the evaluation of all the programs to inform future adjustments and decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leading and Execution of Learning and Development Goals

•  Design, and Deliver Learning and Development initiatives in anticipation of need, including career paths, competency definition, critical learning interventions, and systems across all teams.
• Develop a deep understanding of Fenix International Uganda’s operating model, with a specific focus on the respective functional areas.
• Ensure optimal organization and individual development within the respective function.
• Identify and implement training methods and criteria
• Establish and maintain an audit friendly database representing every aspect of training delivered, including provision for individual sign off acknowledging receipt and understanding of material delivered.
• Record, analyze and communicate Learning and Development data and trends, in-country.
• Implement Country-wide learning solutions, working in conjunction with other departmental leaders and directors.
• Closely work with the global team in designing the learning and development calendar to support the learning needs of the team.
• Assist in  Fenix’s ongoing development through the identification of organizational and role-specific training needs, delivering programs which enhance the overall capability of the Company
• Provide regular feedback on training material quality, effectiveness, and data integrity.

Performance Reviews & Updates

• Develop, maintain, iterate and update all performance review trackers.
• Report progress on execution of performance reviews and quarterly and make recommendations to management.

Required Skills & Experience

• At least 3 years’ Learning & Development experience, or equivalent.
• The equivalent of a degree in Human Resources or Psychology
• Critical thinking skills (ability to think outside the box)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Influencing, Negotiation and Facilitation skills
• Great interpersonal skills with a great sense of Team and Culture

Desired Skills & Experience

• Commitment to, and enthusiasm for, Fenix’s mission and business model, and respect for our core values.
• Ability to adjust and refresh competencies to meet the changing needs of the organization.
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work in teams or independently
• Experience in designing, developing and delivering training material; developing a training strategy and understanding of different training methods and channels
• Ability to /Experience in linking training to performance and quality
• Ability to/Experience in carrying out Training Needs Analysis
• Able to communicate ideas and instructions to the staff at all levels in a clear and concise manner.
• Able to plan activities in a rapidly changing environment.
•  Strong interpersonal and presentation skills – experience working with a multi-cultural organization
•  Proficient level of Microsoft Office skills, PowerPoint and Excel in particular
• Demonstrate an ability to learn fast on a job