Training Manager Job Vacancy at IITA

IITA is an international non-profit agricultural
research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967,
governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium.

Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We
work with partners to
enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce
producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We
have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35
countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations
across Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: Training Manager

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2015-045
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)

Qualification

• Master’s Degree in Agricultural Extension, Social Sciences,
  Humanities or related field with at least 5 years of experience in
  managing training programs in a research organization. Membership of
  NITAD or other relevant professional organization is an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Experience in creation, coordination and delivery of training programs.
• Skills in project management, data collection, evaluation and
  needs analyses with good organization, communication and coordination
  abilities are also required.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential; other language skills, particularly French, are desirable.
• Understanding of adult learning, participatory training approaches, curriculum design and development is essential.

Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following:

• Conduct organizational and unit-based training needs
  assessments; collect and analyze data to determine performance gaps and
  recommend training solutions;
• Report on training and learning activities and assist the Head of the CDO in developing annual budgets and plans;
• Review training program evaluations, test results, and
  participant and manager feedback on training effectiveness to make
  recommendations for program optimization;
• Provide support to special projects to implement their capacity
  development plans to ensure capacity gaps identified are addressed in a
  timely and effective manner; promote inter-projects learning on common
  good practices and exchange of training programs;
• Develop appropriate training materials; recommend revisions to
  existing training courses and possible areas requiring training courses
  for staff and NARS;
• Market training services working closely with the Communications
  Office using online and offline approaches; produce publicity materials
  such as fliers, brochures and newsletters, social media, adverts and
  update training web pages;
• Perform all other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
• Design and implement training programs using a variety of
  modalities depending on the needs, including advanced e-learning
  activities, webinars, instructor led trainings, etc.;
• Make use of the Instructional System Design Model to design and
  develop courseware and engaging blended or multi-media learning
  activities for training;
• Establish working relationships with instructional designers,
  analysts, management, subject matter experts, other training staff, and
  end users;
• Ensure effective logistics before and during course
  implementation including: liaising with the venue, undertaking
  preparation of course materials in liaison with the trainers, and
  supporting trainers to ensure the smooth running of all courses;
• Manage the training database organizing and archiving training materials and data;
• Support the development and writing of proposals for capacity-development and training projects;

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe
benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus
environment

How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed
curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format.
The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of
three professional referees which must include either the Head of
applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct
Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current
remuneration package.

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Deadline  1st October, 2015.