WWF Manager Leadership Development Jobs in Kenya



WWF Manager Leadership Development Jobs in Kenya; The Manager, Leadership Development designs and rolls out the leadership framework and ensures a pipeline of leaders. Supports the Talent Development Director in delivering WWF International’s global approach to talent development. The role strengthens leadership capability across all levels of the WWF Network by designing, delivering, and continuously improving leadership development pathways that enable people to succeed in delivering the WWF Strategy.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership Development Strategy & Framework

  • Develop and implement organisation-wide leadership and management development strategy aligned with priorities and culture aspirations

  • Define leadership capability frameworks, management expectations, and pathways for different employee groups

  • Translate organisational values into practical leadership expectations and interventions

  • Ensure leadership development supports organisational transformation and culture change

    Management & Leadership Capability Building

  • Design and deliver scalable leadership and manager development programmes for global teams

  • Build core management capabilities including:
    – People leadership
    – Inclusive leadership
    – Leading in complexity and ambiguity
    – Performance management
    – Coaching and feedback
    – Change leadership
    – Employee engagement
    – Team effectiveness
    – Psychological safety and wellbeing
    – Cross-cultural and remote leadership

  • Develop onboarding and transition programmes for newly appointed managers and leaders

    Learning Design & Programme Management

  • Lead design, sourcing, facilitation, and evaluation of leadership development interventions (academies, workshops, coaching, mentoring, retreats, peer learning, self-directed pathways)

  • Manage external vendors, facilitators, coaches, and learning partners

  • Ensure programmes are inclusive, accessible, and culturally relevant

    Leadership Effectiveness

  • Support leaders in navigating organisational transformation and change processes

  • Facilitate leadership team effectiveness initiatives and team development interventions

  • Promote accountability, collaboration, and shared ownership in a matrixed environment

    Stakeholder Partnership & Advisory

  • Act as trusted advisor to leaders and managers on leadership effectiveness

  • Partner with functional leaders to identify capability gaps
    and tailor interventions

  • Collaborate with DEI, safeguarding, wellbeing, and People & Culture colleagues

    Measurement, Insights & Continuous Improvement

  • Develop measures to assess leadership effectiveness and learning impact

  • Use engagement data, performance insights, 360 feedback, and metrics to identify priorities

  • Monitor programme effectiveness and continuously improve offerings

  • Report on leadership capability progress and ROI

    Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Organisational Development, Psychology, Education, or related field (e.g., CIPD Level 5)

  • Minimum 7 years’ experience in leadership development, talent development, or organisational development

  • Experience designing and delivering leadership programmes in global, multicultural organisations

    Required Skills and Competencies

    Technical Expertise

  • Strong grounding in adult learning theory, instructional design, and leadership methodologies

  • Skilled in needs assessment, programme design, facilitation, and coaching

  • Ability to measure and evaluate impact of leadership initiatives

    Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

  • Strong communication and facilitation skills with diverse global participants

  • Ability to build trusted partnerships and influence stakeholders

  • High cultural sensitivity and commitment to inclusive leadership

  • Excellent communication skills; ability to inspire trust and foster collaboration

    Organisational Skills

  • Strong organisational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple initiatives

  • Embraces WWF mission and values: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration

    How to Apply

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