Monday, October 8, 2012

Kimetrica Head of Training Job in Nairobi Kenya


Head of Training
 

Overview of Position
 

Kimetrica is a fast growing technology company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya with offices in the US.
 

In addition to software and data services, we provide training in our core areas of competence (project design and management, M&E, survey design and management, and disaster management). 

 

Our objective is to professionalize the non-profit sector. 

 

We are developing an e-learning curriculum, covering all our core areas of expertise. 

 

Kimetrica intends to become the global market leader in provision of e-learning, webinar and classroom-based training services in our areas of expertise.


Kimetrica is seeking a dynamic individual, who is committed to strengthening capacity in the non-profit sector, to lead our training services. 

 

The Head of Training will report directly to the Technical Director, and the position will require close liaison with the software, survey and business development services.


Tasks
 

Coordinate production and quality control of training materials (55 percent):

  • Maintain and update a style guide
  • Coach staff and consultants on Kimetrica training content development
  • Review and edit online text content provided by staff and consultants
  • Design curriculum, module, and tutorial structures to ensure optimal content delivery
  • Research and develop content for core tutorials
  • Develop and edit online help files and guidance panels
  • Verify that content images are appropriate, correctly rendered, do not infringe copyright and add value to the training content
  • Ensure consistent academic source referencing of all content
  • Develop and edit test questions
  • Supervise animation and video production where necessary
  • Coordinate in-house and external review of all new materials

Support bespoke training for Kimetrica clients (20 percent):

  • Participate in Business Process Reviews and technology rollout strategies
  • Conduct training needs assessments and help clients to identify their requirements
  • Oversee and contribute to development of custom training materials for training clients
  • Provide oversight to client side training and coaching in liaison with the Advisory Service

Contribute to the global rollout of e-learning, webinars, video training, and classroom training services (10 percent):

  • Liaise with Business Development Service (BD) to gather market intelligence and understand core training needs in our client group
  • Support BD in the development of promotional materials on training services
  • Assist in the identification of potential clients and markets
  • Undertake demos and present Kimetrica training services to potential clients
  • Develop course accreditation and collaborative agreements with top universities
  • Advising on appropriate pricing structures and delivery modalities

Provide strategic leadership to our training services (10 percent):

  • Develop annual strategic plans
  • Ensure that all training projects and services are properly appraised
  • Prepare and submit budgets for training activities
  • Line manage training staff and consultants where applicable
  • Participate in strategic planning meetings at a senior level

Provide direction on the development of e-learning software tools (5 percent):

  • Identify core client requirements for the learning tool experience
  • Advise the development team on future extensions to the e-learning software and suggest improvements
  • Ensure that feedback is captured and made actionable for software improvements
  • Analyze training feedback on all our software and ensure that it is conveyed to the relevant development teams

Terms and Conditions

  • Initially Nairobi-based or frequent travel to Nairobi
  • Probationary period of 2 months
  • Option to work remotely / from home
  • Base salary payable at competitive rate based on qualifications, experience and earning history
  • Profit share to be negotiated based on a fixed percent of after tax profits from training services
  • Infrequent international travel

Qualifications

  • Excellent and precise English language verbal and written communications skills
  • Extensive experience in teaching/training and course development focused on adult education
  • Postgraduate degree in related area
  • Subject knowledge in one or more of Kimetrica’s core areas of expertise
  • Experience of multimedia material production (esp. video) would be an advantage
  • Good computer skills and knowledge of HTML, graphics packages and e-learning software
  • Proven commitment to non-profit work e.g. voluntary work
  • Willingness and ability to promote training services and develop client base

To Apply
 

Send an email to jobs@kimetrica.com with this information:
 

- An email covering letter including:

  • Header: Application for Head of Training
  • A 200 word explanation of why you are suited for the position
  • An indication of your availability (earliest date on which you would be available to start)
  • An indication of your daily take home rate in USD for your most recent 2 assignments
  • The names and email contacts of three recent employers who can provide a reference

- A recent CV as an attachment
 

- A recent writing sample as an attachment (Max 1MB)
 

- DO NOT attach proof of qualifications
 

Submit by 10 AM GMT Friday 26th October.