Learning and Development Lead

Organization: Jaza Energy
Function: People & Culture
Employment Type: Full-time
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Locations:

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Lagos, Nigeria
Nairobi, Kenya

About the Organization

Jaza Energy is a fast-growing company providing clean, affordable energy through solar-powered battery-swapping stations across Sub-Saharan Africa. Since 2022, Jaza has delivered millions of battery swaps, impacting hundreds of thousands of people.

The company’s model empowers women (Jaza Stars) to operate energy hubs, promoting entrepreneurship and community development.

Job Purpose

The Learning and Development Lead will build and lead Jaza’s learning function from the ground up, shaping how talent develops across all levels—from executive leadership to frontline teams.

This is a strategic leadership role focused on:

Designing and executing a global learning strategy
Building scalable learning systems
Driving performance and capability development
Aligning learning outcomes with business impact

Key Responsibilities

1. Learning Strategy and Leadership

Define and drive the global L&D strategy aligned with business growth
Build and structure the L&D function, including hiring key team members
Design leadership development programs for senior management
Establish frameworks to measure learning impact and behavioral change
Implement “Train-the-Trainer” models to empower internal leaders
Manage budgets, vendors, and learning technologies (e.g., LMS)
Ensure learning solutions are effective in low-bandwidth environments

2. Jaza Academy Innovation and Design

Lead the design and development of the Jaza Academy
Develop learning solutions using EdTech tools (e.g., mobile and AI-based learning)
Create programs tailored for rural and frontier markets
Ensure culturally relevant and inclusive content
Support entrepreneurship and leadership development for Jaza Stars

3. Program Implementation and Measurement

Oversee technical training for operations, technicians, and expansion teams
Design certification programs for workforce readiness
Track and evaluate training effectiveness
Link learning outcomes to business KPIs (e.g., revenue, operational efficiency)
Mentor facilitators and program managers

4. Field Engagement

Spend approximately 20% of time in the field
Validate training effectiveness with frontline teams
Ensure strong adoption of learning programs

Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in:
- Business
- Organizational Development
- Instructional Design
- International Development
- Adult Education
- Or related field
Master’s degree or relevant certification is an advantage

Experience

Minimum 10 years in Learning & Development or Talent Strategy
At least 5 years in leadership roles
Experience building and scaling learning functions
At least 3 years working in Sub-Saharan Africa or similar markets
Experience in fast-growing or startup environments preferred

Core Skills and Competencies

Strategic leadership and vision
Learning program design and implementation
Executive coaching and people development
Human-centered design
Data-driven decision-making
Cross-cultural adaptability
Innovation and entrepreneurial thinking
Vendor and budget management

Additional Requirements

Ability to work across multiple countries and cultures
Strong collaboration with executive leadership (C-suite)
Experience with EdTech and low-bandwidth learning delivery
Willingness to travel and work in field environments

Why This Role Matters

Working with Jaza Energy, you will:

Shape how a fast-scaling company develops its people
Build systems that directly impact business growth
Empower frontline teams and community entrepreneurs
Contribute to expanding access to clean energy in Africa

Career Impact

This role offers:

High visibility and strategic influence
Opportunity to build a function from scratch
Exposure to international teams and markets
Experience in scaling systems in a high-growth environment

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