Learning Advisor for Leadership and Governance Institute Job in Kenya

Oct 19, 2016

Learning Advisor for Leadership and Governance Institute

Job Description: We are an international training and consultancy organization offering technical training and education services designed for individuals, and organizations working in the agriculture, climate change and environment; disaster management; education; food and nutrition; health;  humanitarian relief; logistics and telecommunication; recovery and reconstruction; safety and security; water sanitation and hygiene sectors.

We are looking for an assistant trainer to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of our Leadership and Governance Institute.

 

Responsibilities

• Design and develop training programs (outsourced or in-house)


• Creation or modification of required training modules


• Choose appropriate training methods per case (simulations, mentoring, on the job training, professional development classes e.t.c.)


• Market available training opportunities to organizations’ and provide necessary information


• Conduct sector wide needs assessment and identify skills or knowledge gaps that need to be addressed


• Use accepted education principles and track new training methods and techniques


• Design and prepare educational aids and materials


• Assess instructional effectiveness and summarize evaluation reports determining the impact of training on learners’ skills and how it affects KPIs


• Partner with stakeholders and liaise with matter experts regarding instructional design


• Maintain updated curriculum database and training records


• Manage and maintain in-house training facilities and equipment


• Development and analysis of training assessments


• Ability to manage varying classroom sizes


• Determine additional training strategies based on data or observation


• Provide consistent and developmental feedback to clients


• All other duties assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge of Public Service in Kenya


• Proven working experience in coordinating multiple training events in a corporate setting


• Extensive knowledge of instructional design theory and implementation


• Adequate knowledge of learning management systems and web delivery tools


• Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate)


• Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods and techniques


• MS Office proficiency


• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments


• Strong communication skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with all levels (client, sales, program managers, supervisors, and agents)


• Previous assessment experience and training evaluation


• Training evaluation techniques

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in Social Sciences


• Minimum of two (2) years work experience in a related field/position.


• A working knowledge in Sales & Marketing, preferably product/business development.


• Teaching / training experience in Leadership & Governance will be an added advantage

Application procedure:
 

If you meet the above criteria, please send your application to hr@indepthresearch.org before 5th November 2016. 

Note: Use the job title as the subject line in your application email.