TRAINING OFFICER

Employment Basis: Full time                           
Location: Nairobi

Closing date: 13-12-2012

Practical Solutions Training and Consulting Limited (PRASOL) is a specialized training and development consultancy firm that seeks to empower private sector, government and development practitioners to deliver desired results in their work through provision of effective training programs and support services for organizational development and training in various sectors.

PRASOL Training and Consulting Ltd, is seeking to fill the position of a Training Officer.

Job Description:

The Training officer will be based in Nairobi and will be responsible for the Training Department activities in the organization.

The training officer will report to the Managing Director and will fulfill the following duties:

Training Work:

Work with the Managing Director and PRASOL staff to develop programmes and materials and ensure that the Training Department activities of PRASOL are efficiently managed:

1. To develop training plans and materials
2. To facilitate specific trainings as required
3. Review all training plans for future trainings
4. Take lead in searching/ sourcing for training assignments from different sources and clients
5. Prepare training reports and all relevant documentation
6. Prepare bids/ Expression of Interests ( EOIs) under training scope
7. Provide backstopping support to Trainers before, during and after training
8. Take charge of short term training assignments  such reports, proposals etc as may be assigned
9. Create and manage all information databases regarding training: clients, consultants, trainers, training facilities and logistics
10. Ensure quality delivery of all Prasol Training services. 

Marketing:

1. Develop general market plans and targets of PRASOL training services
2. Prepare training marketing materials- adverts, posters and web ads, newsletters, power point presentations etc for PRASOL programs
3. Market PRASOL training services through various media (internet, newspaper ads, billboards, networks etc) and face to face presentations.
4. Monitor PRASOL training marketing plans and propose innovative alternatives.

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences/ Community Development/Project Management or related field.
• Ability to conduct and facilitate trainings in Project Cycle Management, Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation, Results Based Management, Report Writing, Proposal Writing, Strategic Planning, etc.
• At-least 2 years experience in Training/ development and management field preferably in the non-profit setup.
• Strong analytical, planning, organizational skills.
• Must be a self-motivated and reliable person who can work with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in basic computer packages

• Good communication/presentation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent proposal and report writing skills
• Fluency in English (verbal and written).
• Ability to work well in a team.

Applications:

Applications should include a cover letter indicating interest and an up-to date resume including daytime telephone number and email address.    

All applications should be addressed to: The Managing Director at vacancies@prasolconsult.org by December 13^th 2012.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Visit our website http://www.prasolconsult.org