Training and Development Associate Job Vacancy - Solar Sister ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Solar Sister

Reports to: Director of

Training and Talent Development

NFT Consult, a

leading HR Consultancy firm, seeks to recruit for its valuable client, Solar

Sister, a power solutions specialist. NFT Human Resource Solutions are customer

tailored per industry requirements and are geared towards increased cost

savings, process improvement leading to improved efficiency and effectiveness

yet simultaneously strengthening quality and control of resources.

Job Summary: The Training

and Development Associate is responsible for Solar Sister’s training program in

Uganda. The Training and Development Associate works closely with the Director

of Training and Talent Development in developing new training materials,

implementing trainings for Solar Sister staff, ensuring quality of trainings

given by Solar Sister field staff and evaluating the results of all trainings

given by Solar Sister. The Training and Development Associate play a key role

in Solar Sister’s training and staff development program and mainly ensure

adequate planning, development, implementation and evaluation of trainings as

part of Solar Sister’s Training and Talent Development program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

1.

Curriculum Development:

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Carry out needs assessments for intended training

recipients (entrepreneurs, field staff, head office staff) through job analysis

and consultation with Country Management and Director of Training and Talent

Development.

·        
Render support in the designing and developing

training interventions to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders,

including induction & on-boarding materials.

·        
Compile training manuals and other resources needed

within the curriculum.

·        
Adapt existing training materials for use within

each country – this may involve translating or modifying training content.

2.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

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Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs

using surveys, questionnaires, interviews and by observation, in order to plan

future courses or to amend existing ones.

·        
Prepare, administer and conduct training

assessments.

·        
Render support in modifying and updating materials

based on feedback and information collected.

3.

Training Implementation:

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Work closely with field staff to ensure Solar Sister

entrepreneurs are receiving quality trainings.

·        
Plan and conduct training sessions and trainings of

trainers (ToTs) with Solar Sister staff.

·        
Obtain information on work-related external courses,

prepare reports on their suitability and make recommendations on staff

attendance at training courses.

·        
Carry out professional development sessions for

existing staff and conduct induction sessions for new employees.

·        
Provide coaching, support and advice on training

related matters

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The applicant should preferably be University

graduate in adult education, education or other relevant background.

·        
Attained formal training in adult education, as

teacher, trainer or curriculum developer

·        
At least five years’ experience in adult education,

training or curriculum development

·        
The candidates should be honest, meticulous, and

responsible. 

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Excellent communication skills

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Excellent presentation skills

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Computer, internet and social media literacy

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Strong business acumen and commitment to results

·        
Ability to communicate clearly orally and in written

English and local language(s)  

·        
Ability to work well in teams as well as to pursue

and complete independent tasks

·        
The candidates should have a broad knowledge and understanding

of and enthusiasm for Solar Sister’s vision to build a brighter Africa through

the power of women’s enterprise. 

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Keen attention to detail

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Proactive, responsible, and responsive

·        
Positive outlook 

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Enthusiasm to work with a global team 

All suitably

qualified candidates should visit the web link below and create a profile on

the NFT Consult website by entering their e-mail addresses. Please visit web

link below and click Apply now if convinced you have the job requirements. The

applications/CVs should be prepared in English and submitted in either MS Word

or PDF format will be considered.

Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda