Our client is a start-up founded by technology enthusiasts with more than 30 years’ experience in the data centre industry across the world. They have recently received their series B funding and are looking at expanding their team. They seek to hire a competent professional Training and Development Manager responsible for designing, developing, and implementing training programs to enhance the knowledge, skills, and performance of employees. He / She will play a crucial role in helping the organization meet its strategic goals through employee development

Key Responsibilities

Training Program Design and Development

  • Assess organizational needs and conduct training needs analysis
  • Design and develop training programs to address identified needs
  • Create and propose training materials, including presentations, manuals, and other resources
  • Create content to enrich employee orientation and onboarding

Training Delivery

  • Organize and deliver approved training sessions to employees, ensuring engaging and effective learning experiences

Internal Training Program (PDP)

  • Maintain the organization’s internal training program and develop/update training content as needed
  • Attend PDP presentations and ensure quality of validation across the different levels

Training Evaluation

  • Assess the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, evaluations, and appropriate metrics
  • Make improvements to training content and methods based on feedback and results

Individual Development Plans

  • Work with employees to create individual development plans (IDPs) and career development paths

Compliance Training

  • Ensure employees receive the necessary compliance and regulatory training
  • Keep abreast of industry and legal requirements to update training materials as needed

Training Records

  • Maintain accurate training records and documentation for all employees
  • Prepare reports on training activities and results on a weekly or monthly basis as required

Training Budgets

  • Provide input for training budgets in a timely manner
  • Ensure cost-effective training solutions

Collaboration

  • Collaborate with department heads and management to align training programs with organizational goals and priorities
  • Manage relationships with external training vendors, consultants, and institutions as needed

Teamwork

  • Work with your Talent (HR) colleagues to develop the Talent (HR) function further
  • The client is a young company. Help your colleagues as needed

Learning and development

  • Continuously strive to develop your own understanding of the Training & Development role, in order to develop your skills and know-how and perform any other duties assigned by your Line Manager

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field
  • IHRM membership is a must
  • All round knowledge of all HR processes in a group setting
  • A minimum of four years of experience in training and development as well as performance management
  • At least two years of experience in a multinational organization.
  • Knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and training methodologies
  • Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills
  • Proficiency in e-learning platforms and software
  • Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) is a plus
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to adapt to changing training needs and emerging trends in employee development

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Training and Development Manager -IT) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke by 13th March 2024.