Country Lead – Talent and Learning

Closing Date : 2025/12/05
Reference Number: CCB251120-5
Job Title: Country Lead: Talent and Learning
Job Category: People and Culture
Company: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa
Job Type: Permanent
Location – Country Malawi
Location – Province Not Applicable
Location – Town / City Lilongwe, Malawi

Job Description

The Country Lead: Talent & Learning is responsible for shaping and driving the organization’s talent, leadership development, and learning strategy at country level. This role strengthens the internal talent pipeline by designing and executing high-impact development programs, identifying and accelerating high-potential talent, and ensuring succession readiness for critical roles. It leads the end-to-end learning agenda – from needs assessment and program design to delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement – while partnering closely with leaders to build capability, enhance performance, and foster a culture of continuous growth.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Drive and Manage Talent Acceleration/Talent Development

• Program Design and Execution: Align programs with organizational goals to develop top and future talent for succession.
• High-Potential Identification: Use the talent framework to identify high-potential employees and create customized development plans.
• Manager Collaboration: Provide coaching and support for performance and career development.

Manage and Coordinate Learning and Development

• Learning Needs Assessment: Collaborate with stakeholders to identify training gaps and develop learning objectives.
• Program Design and Adoption: Ensure engaging learning programs using various instructional methods.
• Training Coordination: Manage training logistics, materials, and sessions.
• Continuous Improvement: Conduct needs analysis and evaluations to measure training effectiveness and make improvements.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Provide coaching to employees and managers for skill development.
• LMS Administration: Ensure effective course enrollment, tracking, reporting.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of trends and best practices in learning and development.
• External Collaboration: Work with external providers and experts to deliver training programs.
• DEI Integration: Incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into learning programs.

Performance Management

• Performance Processes: Drive goal setting, feedback, evaluations, and calibration processes.
• Data Analysis: Analyze performance data to identify trends and development areas, ensuring data integrity.
• Continuous Feedback Culture: Promote a culture of continuous feedback and performance excellence.

Change Management

• Enable the successful adoption of projects though developing and implementing training plan.

Skills, Experience & Education

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Skills

• Ability to think strategically, drive results, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership Skills and Communication Skills , including providing mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Collaboration and Relationship Building: Skill in building strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and industry experts.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and metrics tracking to assess the effectiveness of talent development programs and make data-driven decisions.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills.
• Innovative Thinking: Ability to innovate and propose creative solutions to talent development challenges, such as implementing new learning technologies or strategies.
• Proven capability in Learning and development, content creation and assessment and performance process management.

Experience:

• Proven experience in talent acquisition, talent development, and employer branding, preferably in a leadership role.
• Talent Development Expertise: including performance management, career development, succession planning, and learning initiatives.
• Training and Development: Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs to enhance employee skills and competencies.
• HR Knowledge: Understanding of HR policies, procedures, and regulations related to talent management, employee development, and career progression.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS): Familiarity with LMS platforms and tools for delivering and managing training content and assessments.

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