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;
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;
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 practicesand 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;
Ensure effective logistics before and during course
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.
Understanding of adult learning, participatory training approaches,
curriculum design and development is essential.
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.
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