Job Title: Consultant
Trainer in Governance, Leadership and Management Institute
Positions: 5
Introduction: Indepth Research Services (IRES) Kenya is an international
training, capacity building, technical, and management consultancy undertaking
firm with solutions for development interventions in Africa and around the
world.
IRES is organized into three arms namely
IRES International Learning and Development Centre (ILDC), Local ILDC
institutes and Development and business Services.
IRES ILDC arm is dedicated to
delivering holistic workplace professional, vocational education and training
solutions aimed at bettering the performance of individuals and groups within
organizations.
The arm is organized into 8
specialized institutes that include Research, Data Management and Statistical
Analysis Institute; Project Management, Monitoring and Development Evaluation; Geospatial
and Earth Observation, Agriculture Development, Food Security and Livelihoods,
ICT4D and Mobile Technologies; Governance, Leadership and Management;
Development and Humanitarian Capacity Building; and Health and Social Care
Institute.
The 8 specialized institutes in
addition to carrying out professional capacity development in their various
areas of specialization, they also undertake relevant consultancy assignments.
We are looking for a trainer to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of our Governance, Leadership
and Management Institute.
Key Responsibilities in Training
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Design and develop training programs
(outsourced or in-house)
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Creation or modification of required
training modules
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Choose appropriate training methods
per case (simulations, mentoring, on the job training, professional development
classes etc.)
·
Use accepted education principles and
track new training methods and techniques
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Design and prepare educational aids
and materials
·
Determine additional training
strategies based on data or observation
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Perform any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
Requirements
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Knowledge of Public Service in Kenya
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Proven working experience in
coordinating multiple training events in a corporate setting
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Extensive knowledge of instructional
design theory and implementation
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Adequate knowledge of learning
management systems and web delivery tools
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Proven ability to complete full
training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate)
·
Familiarity with traditional and modern
training methods and techniques
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MS Office proficiency
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Advanced organizational skills with
the ability to handle multiple assignments
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Strong communication skills
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Excellent interpersonal skills to
interact with all levels (client, sales, program managers, supervisors, and
agents)
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Previous assessment experience and
training evaluation
·
Training evaluation techniques
Minimum Educational Qualifications
and Professional Experience
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A Masters Degree in Social Sciences
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Minimum of three (3) years work
experience in a related field/position.
·
A working knowledge in Sales &
Marketing, preferably product/business development.
·
Teaching/training experience in
Leadership & Governance will be an added advantage
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Must possess astute proposal
development skills
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Must be proficient with one or more
data management and analysis software such as SPSS, STATA etc.
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Must be proficient in Project
Management skills
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Must be proficient with Ms Office
including: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
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Skills in graphic design will be a
definite added advantage.
Personal Attributes, Skills &
Competencies
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Qualitative and Quantitative research
skills.
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Ability to manage large and complex
databases
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Ability to teach complex statistical
concepts to non-statisticians
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Good communication, presentation and
report writing skills
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Ability to keep up with new
technology
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Team player with excellent
interpersonal skills;
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Self motivated;
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Attention to detail;
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Adaptability and reliability
Mode of Engagement: Successful consultants will be contacted whenever training comes
up to offer services as an external consultant. This offer is only valid for
six months and will be renewable based on consultant’s performance and
commences from May 2017.
If you have the requisite
qualifications and experience please apply. Interested applicants must
provide current CVs, with telephone and e-mail contacts; addresses of three
referees, and a cover letter to hr@indepthresearch.org by close of business 21st April 2017.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Note: Use the job title as the
subject line in your application email.
