VP of Leadership Development
Company Description
Ariel Research Consultancy (A.R.C) is a leading research, education, and marketing consultancy based in Zimbabwe, focused on enabling meaningful organizational and social development through access to high-quality information and data. Since 2019, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, transparency, and ethical research across a wide range of market and social research projects. ARC provides services including market studies, consumer research, corporate training, business development support, and a broad suite of digital solutions such as digital marketing, web development, and data analysis. The organization also offers academic support through dissertation and assignment guidance, coaching, and supervision from a network of experienced Tutors, Lecturers, Doctors, and Professors. ARC unites professionals with extensive hands-on experience in digital marketing and research, emphasizing rigorous monitoring and evaluation and adherence to industry standards. Role Description The VP of Leadership Development is a full-time remote role responsible for designing, leading, and optimizing leadership development strategies across ARIEL GROUP OF CONSULTANCY. This role oversees the assessment of leadership needs, builds scalable development frameworks, and aligns succession planning with organizational goals. Day-to-day tasks include conducting needs analysis, collaborating with senior leaders and consultants to design training programs, and implementing leadership initiatives that support talent growth and organizational performance. The VP will guide the development of curricula, workshops, and coaching interventions, monitor program effectiveness through data-driven methods, and continuously improve offerings based on feedback and outcomes. This role also involves mentoring internal facilitators, partnering with clients on leadership solutions, and representing the organization’s leadership development capabilities in strategic conversations.
Qualifications
Demonstrated expertise in Leadership Development and Succession Planning, with a track record of building and scaling leadership programs. Strong skills in Needs Analysis and Consulting to assess organizational requirements and design effective development solutions. Experience in Training, including curriculum design, facilitation of workshops, and coaching for diverse leadership audiences. Proficiency in strategic planning, talent management, and organizational development in consultancy or professional services environments. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills across remote and cross-cultural teams. Proven ability to use data and evaluation methods to measure impact and continuously improve leadership development initiatives. Advanced degree in Business, Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Education, or a related field is preferred. Experience working in or with research, education, or digital marketing organizations, ideally across multiple regions or markets.