Learning & Development Specialist

About the Company

At Semicolon, innovation ignites impact! We’re not just a company but a vibrant ecosystem that fuelsAfrica’s digital revolution. Our mission? To enable digital transformation in Africa through tech-focusedtalent and businesses. Here, you’ll find a community of trailblazers, passionate learners, and change- makers. From cutting-edge curriculum to mentorship, real-world projects, and career development, Semicolon is where impact happens.

Role Purpose

The Learning & Development Specialist will design, develop, deliver, and continuously improve learningprogrammes that build the skills and capabilities of learners. The role will work with internal teams, clients, and other learning partners to create engaging, relevant, and measurable learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify learning needs, engage stakeholders, and define clear learning outcomes.
• Design learning programmes, courses, workshops, and learning pathways for differentaudiences.
• Develop curricula, session plans, facilitator guides, learning materials, activities, and assessmenttools.
• Apply adult learning principles and innovative learning approaches to create effective andengaging experiences.
• Leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance learning while promoting critical thinkingand responsible technology use.
• Design and deliver professional and soft-skills training, including communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, project management, and collaboration.
• Facilitate learning across in-person, virtual, hybrid, and asynchronous formats.
• Adapt delivery approaches to meet different learner needs and contexts.
• Manage learning projects end-to-end, from planning and development through delivery andevaluation.
• Develop project plans, timelines, risk registers, tracking systems, and reports to ensure effectiveprogramme delivery.
• Coordinate internal teams, facilitators, clients, and partners to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Develop methods and tools to measure learner progress and learning outcomes.
• Use assessments, learner feedback, and programme data to evaluate effectiveness andrecommend improvements.
• Continuously improve the learner experience and create inclusive, engaging, and supportivelearning environments.
• Follow safeguarding, accessibility, client, and programme requirements.
• Identify and manage risks that may affect learner experience or programme delivery.
• Contribute to Semicolon's learning strategy, frameworks, and continuous improvementinitiatives.
• Provide input into learning platforms, tools, and innovative learning solutions.
• Work effectively with corporate clients, universities, educational partners, and internalstakeholders.
• Contribute to programme proposals, design documents, and other client-facing materials.
• Build positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners.

Expected Outcomes

• High-quality learning programmes designed and delivered against clearly defined learning outcomes.
• Engaging and inclusive learning experiences that meet diverse learner needs.
• Effective measurement of learner progress, outcomes, and programme impact.
• Learning projects delivered on time, within agreed scope and quality standards.
• Continuous improvement of programmes based on learner and stakeholder feedback.
• Effective use of technology and AI to enhance learning while maintaining critical thinking.
• Strong client, partner, and internal stakeholder relationships.

Work Location: In person