Learning and Curriculum Manger

job Description

Join CrossBoundary as our Learning & Curriculum Manager and design powerful learning journeys that shape how our people grow, lead, and succeed.
Learning and Curriculum Manger
CrossBoundary Group

About the Firm
CrossBoundary Group is a mission driven investment and advisory firm dedicated to unlocking the power of capital for sustainable growth and strong returns in underserved markets. CrossBoundary Advisory has advised on over US$12 billion of closed transactions in underserved markets across a broad range of impactful sectors, including agriculture, health, education, manufacturing, ICT, infrastructure, and clean power. Our investment platforms drive impact by directly deploying capital. CrossBoundary Energy develops, owns, and operates distributed renewable energy solutions for businesses, offering cheaper and cleaner energy through power purchase and lease agreements. CrossBoundary Access uses blended finance and an innovative project financing structure to unlock capital for mini-grids with a mission to bring electricity for the first time to more than 1 million people. CrossBoundary Real Estate seeks to provide affordable housing and related infrastructure in East Africa. The Fund for Nature is scaling investment into nature-based solutions in emerging and frontier markets. For additional information, visit www.crossboundary.com.

Job Description
We're looking for a creative and execution-oriented Learning and Curriculum Manager to build and deliver learning journeys that level up skills and performance across CrossBoundary. Your work will directly shape how our people grow, lead, and succeed at CB.

Duties and Responsibilities

Who You Are
A strategist who grasps the needs of the business and can work backwards to translate it into engaging learning resources
A maker who can take the start of an idea or an ambiguous concept and turn it into a concrete, structured, and effective learning experience
A doer who is just as energized by refining slide decks or scheduling sessions as you are by brainstorming new concepts
A wrangler who can bring organization skills, a bias to action, and ability to coordinate collaborators to deliver an idea from concept to execution
A learner committed to applying intellectual curiosity to both your work product and personal growth

Primary Responsibilities
Build, Implement, and Refine Learning Journeys
Adapt existing content into clear, practical learning programs tailored to different roles, professional phases, and teams
Choose and manage the right learning platform to deliver content effectively at scale
Design the right blend of learning experiences to help our content come to life
Use feedback and data to iterate, improve, and adapt our learning offerings
Develop and Deliver New Content
Manage the roadmap for developing new curriculum content, including planning, drafting, testing, and refining as needed
Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to co-develop relevant materials
Deliver and facilitate trainings, pilot new programs and iterate based on feedback and data
Manage and Operationalize Competency Frameworks
Maintain and evolve our competency frameworks to make sure they are clear and relevant
Integrate competencies into learning journeys, performance management, and professional development initiatives.
Keep our learning resources organized and up to date
Organize, update, and maintain a centralized, accessible library of learning materials, templates, and resources.
Oversee Broader Professional Development Offerings
Design and coordinate offerings such as leadership coaching, technical skill-building, and other role-based development experiences.

Qualifications and Experience

Required skills and qualifications:
Instructional Design: Proven ability to create engaging, effective learning programs grounded in adult learning principles.
LMS Experience: Hands-on experience managing learning management systems (LMS)
Business Acumen: Strong ability to translate business goals into learning solutions that drive measurable impact.
Project Management: Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple learning initiatives, collaborators, and deadlines simultaneously.
Communication: Clear, concise, and compelling communicator who can engage stakeholders and learners across diverse geographies and functions.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:
Certification in instructional design, facilitation, or learning technologies (e.g., ATD, CPTD, CIPD L&D Pathways)
Experience working in a global or multi-country organization
Familiarity with high growth and mission-driven work environments

Location
Nairobi, Kenya or Cape Town, South Africa

Interested in applying?
Think you have what it takes but not sure you check every box? Research shows that while men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women often only apply when they meet every requirement. If you're passionate about what we're building, we want to hear from you!