Job Title: Learning & Development Specialist
Company: Mwananchi Communications Limited (Subsidiary
of Nation Media Group)
Application Deadline: 10 April 2026
About the Company
Mwananchi Communications Limited is Tanzania’s largest
independent news network, publishing leading brands such as Mwananchi,
The Citizen, and Mwanaspoti across print and digital
platforms.
As part of Nation Media Group, MCL is audience-led and
market-driven, with a mission to empower the nation through impactful
journalism and innovation.
Job Purpose
The Learning & Development Specialist is responsible for
designing, implementing, and monitoring learning programs, competency
frameworks, leadership development initiatives, and performance culture
interventions.
The role ensures the organization builds a skilled,
engaged, and future-ready workforce capable of delivering strategic
business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
A. Learning & Development Strategy
- Design
and implement the annual Learning & Development (L&D) Plan aligned
with business needs.
- Conduct Training
Needs Assessments (TNA) using data-driven methods.
- Develop
programs supporting:
- Capability
building
- Digital
skills
- Editorial
excellence
- Commercial
growth
- Leadership
effectiveness
- Measure
learning impact using KPIs, ROI frameworks, and performance
outcomes.
B. Competency Framework & Talent Development
- Lead
implementation and continuous improvement of the Competency
Framework.
- Integrate
competencies into:
- Recruitment
- Performance
management
- Promotions
- Leadership
programs
- Facilitate
talent reviews and capability gap assessments.
C. Leadership Development
- Design
programs for:
- Emerging
leaders
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Senior
leadership
- Manage 360°
assessments and coach managers on development planning.
- Support
succession planning through targeted learning pathways.
D. Performance Culture & Engagement
- Support
implementation of the Employee Performance Management System
(EPMS).
- Align
KPIs, competencies, and behavioral expectations.
- Train
staff on performance management tools.
- Support
engagement initiatives such as:
- Lunch
& Learn sessions
- Team
development programs
E. Learning Management System (LMS)
- Develop
and manage digital learning content.
- Track
learner progress, certifications, and analytics.
- Expand
digital learning solutions to improve accessibility and reduce costs.
F. Training Coordination
- Manage
end-to-end training execution (internal & external).
- Coordinate
with trainers, vendors, and departmental heads.
G. Knowledge Management
- Develop
toolkits, playbooks, policies, and SOPs.
- Maintain
a central repository of learning resources.
- Support
knowledge retention initiatives.
H. Compliance & Audit Support
- Maintain
accurate training records and compliance documentation.
- Support
HR and training-related audits.
- Ensure
alignment with company policies and regulatory standards.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Learning Delivery & Impact
- %
completion of annual L&D plan
- Training
participation rate
- Programs
delivered vs planned
- Post-training
evaluation scores (Kirkpatrick Level 1 & 2)
- Improvement
in performance metrics
- Reduction
in competency gaps
Leadership & Culture
- EPMS
adoption and quality of goal-setting
- Completion
of 360° assessments
- Leadership
pipeline readiness
Operational Excellence
- LMS
utilization rate
- Training
cost efficiency
- Compliance
with training documentation
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in:
- Human
Resources
- Education
- Business
Administration
- Psychology
- Organizational
Development or related field
- Professional
certification in L&D, Talent Management, HRBP, or Coaching is
an added advantage.
Experience
- 3–5
years’ experience in:
- Learning
& Development
- Talent
Management
- Organizational
Development
- Proven
experience in designing and delivering training programs.
- Experience
with:
- Performance
management systems
- Competency
frameworks
- Leadership
development
- Experience
with LMS or digital learning tools is an advantage.
Application Instructions
- Submit
applications in PDF format.
Apply via:
- Online
Portal: https://careers.mcl.co.tz
- Email: hrm@tz.nationmedia.com
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