Our client The Institute of African Developing Economies (IADE) is seeking applications from suitable candidates to fill the position of Head of Training.

IADE supports regional organisations in building human resource capacity through education and training programs.

IADE pursues this vision through a portfolio of programs aimed at educating both individual participants and helping organisations improve business performance supported by management systems covering Quality, Environment, Health and Safety and Information Security.

Head of Training

Code: T01

Reports To: The CEO

Purpose of the Position

To provide strategic leadership in identification, development, planning & implementation of effective training programmes

Responsibility

Identify, develop, price and package a comprehensive mix of programs and services to be offered by IADE.Develop a clear marketing strategy and plans for the Institute’s programmes.Source for business ventures/opportunities with other companies or institutions.Carry out comprehensive research to identify the unique needs of a particular market and develop strategic plans and concepts for both new and old programs.Map out work flow plans for the deployment of all the programs.Prepare a comprehensive prospect list of potential customers and approach them consistently to sell new concepts and develop programs specifically for them.Monitor programme performance by analyzing all related areas i.e. competition, Services Level Agreements, Customer Satisfaction etc.Adopt value based management, by setting targets for all units in relation to all programs.Monitor the progress of all transactions being handled by various business units within the programs.Prepare periodic reports as may be required to enhance decision making.Allocate duties, train, supervise and appraise IADE programs’ service delivery staff.Implement effective market survey & research techniques in Human Resource Development.Ensure that the programmes & services offered by the Institute satisfy market needs.Ensure that the department adheres to standards set within internal Quality Standards and International standards set by partners.Revenues according to set targets.Masters Degree and preferably in Business Management related field.Project Management Skills.High Level of computer literacy.At lease five years of relevant experience especially in management of Educational Institution and curriculum development.