The Manager for Learning and Development & Employee Wellness will lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of learning and development strategies, wellness initiatives, and employee engagement programmes. The role aims to enhance staff capability, performance, and overall wellbeing in alignment with DIB Kenya’s strategic objectives. The incumbent will manage all activities related to these functions, including communication, sensitization, and monitoring to ensure effectiveness and relevance to business needs.
Key Responsibilities
Learning and Development
- Strategy Implementation: Develop and implement the annual learning and development strategy in alignment with the Bank’s strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
- System Management: Oversee the Bank’s Knowledge and Learning Management System (KLMS), promote digital learning adoption, and develop content to enable publication on the KLMS.
- Programme Design: Oversee the design, development, and delivery of training programmes (in-house and outsourced) to address identified skill gaps.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor the implementation of approved training programs and budget; provision of monthly training reports showing effectiveness and ROI analysis.
- Quality Standards: Monitor quality standards and performance metrics for all trainings.
- Stakeholder Management: Partner with accredited institutions, training providers, and regulators (e.g. CBK, KBA, NITA) to ensure compliance and relevance of learning content.
- Culture Building: Build and promote a learning culture within the Bank to achieve a significant uptake of courses from the e-learning platform.
- Engagement Activities: Coordinate staff team building and engagement activities that promote a positive workplace culture.
Wellness & Employee Engagement
- Wellness Programmes: Design and implement wellness programmes addressing physical, mental, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
- Awareness Campaigns: Lead wellness awareness campaigns, staff clinics, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
- Partnership Management: Manage partnerships with medical providers, counsellors, fitness partners, and wellness consultants.
- Metric Tracking: Track and report on wellness metrics, including absenteeism, stress levels, and medical utilisation trends.
- Staff Support: Coordinate all staff wellness issues in liaison with the Bank Medical Administrators, covering the entire 'wheel of life' including medical talks and counselling services.
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Coaching: Coach and support line managers in developing staff capabilities and embedding a learning culture.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage key stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous improvement and personal development.
- Presentations: Prepare and present regular learning reports and updates to senior management.
Complexity & Judgment
- Requires creativity and incisiveness to identify training needs analysis and carry out action plans.
- Strong influencing skills are needed to manage relationships across the Bank.
- Must navigate rapid technological changes (E-learning) and legislative amendments on Labor laws.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Psychology, or a related field from a recognized university.
- Minimum of 6 years’ progressive experience in learning and development and/or wellness, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
- Experience in the banking or financial services sector is highly preferred.
- A Postgraduate Diploma in HR or CHRP qualification.
- Must be a member of a recognized HR professional body.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools, digital learning platforms, and HRIS systems.
- Certified professionals in Learning and Performance (CPLP) or Occupational Wellness is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to careers@dibkenya.co.ke by Friday, 27th February 2026. Please quote Manager, Learning and Development & Employee Wellness as the Subject of the email application.
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