About the Job
About Us
Grant Thornton Ethiopia
is part of the global Grant Thornton network, one of the world’s leading organizations of independent assurance, tax, and advisory firms. We are committed to helping dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth by providing tailored, forward-thinking solutions.
About the Role
We are seeking a capable and proactive
Senior Associate – Learning & Development
to join our People & Culture team.
The role will support the development and implementation of learning and development initiatives that strengthen employee capabilities, professional growth, leadership development, and knowledge sharing across the firm.
The successful candidate will work closely with People & Culture, Partners, Directors, Managers, and Service Line leaders to identify learning needs, coordinate development programs, support professional certifications and career development, and provide meaningful L&D data and insights to management.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of the annual Learning & Development plan and training calendar.
Conduct and coordinate Training Needs Assessments in collaboration with managers and service-line leaders.
Coordinate internal and external training programs, including scheduling, logistics, communication, and documentation.
Support technical, professional, leadership, and management development initiatives.
Coordinate professional certification, continuing professional development, and career development programs.
Support employees and managers with Individual Development Plans and other development opportunities.
Coordinate mentoring, coaching, knowledge-sharing, and peer-learning initiatives.
Evaluate training effectiveness and gather feedback to improve learning programs.
Maintain accurate employee training, certification, and development records.
Maintain L&D dashboards, reports, and analytics for management.
Support the identification and management of external training providers.
Monitor training budgets, costs, and related documentation.
Promote a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and professional development.
Provide guidance to employees on available learning and development opportunities.
Support other People & Culture and organizational development initiatives as required.
About You
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Education, or a related field.
4–6 years of progressive experience
in Learning & Development, Training, Human Resources, Talent Development, or a related area.
Experience coordinating learning and development programs in a
consulting, professional services, audit, advisory, or other knowledge-intensive organization
is an advantage.
Experience with training needs assessment, employee development, training evaluation, and L&D reporting.
Professional certification in HR, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or a related discipline is an advantage.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for an individual who is
organized, proactive, people-oriented, and passionate about professional development
, with the ability to work effectively with senior professionals, managers, and employees in a dynamic consulting environment.
Requirement Skill
Excellent facilitation, training, and community mobilization skills.
Training & capacity building
Skills in organizing and facilitating training programs
Training & Development Coordination