PRASOL Training Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Practical Solutions Training and Consulting Limited (PRASOL) is a specialized training and development consultancy firm that seeks to empower private sector, government and development practitioners to deliver desired results in their work through provision of effective training programs and support services for organizational development and training in various sectors.
PRASOL Training and Consulting Ltd, is seeking to fill the position of a Training Officer.
The Training officer will be based in Nairobi and will be responsible for the Training Department activities in the organization.
The training officer will report to the Managing Director and will fulfill the following duties:
Work with the Managing Director and PRASOL staff to develop programmes and materials and ensure that the Training Department activities of PRASOL are efficiently managed:To develop training plans and materialsTo facilitate specific trainings as requiredReview all training plans for future trainingsTake lead in searching/ sourcing for training assignments from different sources and clientsPrepare training reports and all relevant documentationPrepare bids/ Expression of Interests ( EOIs) under training scopeProvide backstopping support to Trainers before, during and after trainingTake charge of short term training assignments  such reports, proposals etc as may be assignedCreate and manage all information databases regarding training: clients, consultants, trainers, training facilities and logisticsEnsure quality delivery of all Prasol Training services.Develop general market plans and targets of PRASOL training servicesPrepare training marketing materials- adverts, posters and web ads, newsletters, power point presentations etc for PRASOL programsMarket PRASOL training services through various media (internet, newspaper ads, billboards, networks etc) and face to face presentations.Monitor PRASOL training marketing plans and propose innovative alternatives.Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences/ Community Development/Project Management or related field.Ability to conduct and facilitate trainings in Project Cycle Management, Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation, Results Based Management, Report Writing, Proposal Writing, Strategic Planning, etc.At-least 2 years experience in Training/ development and management field preferably in the non-profit setup.Strong analytical, planning, organizational skills.Must be a self-motivated and reliable person who can work with minimal supervision.Proficient in basic computer packages Good communication/presentation and interpersonal skillsExcellent proposal and report writing skillsFluency in English (verbal and written). Ability to work well in a team.Applications:

Applications should include a cover letter indicating interest and an up-to date resume including daytime telephone number and email address.  

All applications should be addressed to: The Managing Director at vacancies@prasolconsult.org by December 21st 2012.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.