Training Officer

JOB PURPOSE:

The Training Officer assists the Senior HR Development Officer in the execution of the Authority’s Annual Training Plan. The position supports communication with training partners and facilitators, divisional heads and staff/trainees; prepares training materials and all logistical arrangements to support the successful delivery of sessions. The incumbent also collaborates on the execution of all HR Programmes and initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the assessment of staff training needs.
• Participates in the development of the Branch’s Training Plan.
• Participates in the development of training programmes
• Co-ordinates existing training programmes and provides consultation to managers for the development of job-specific training.
• Plans, organizes, facilitates and/or support the delivery of in-house programmes.
• Assists in the development of policy and guidelines as it relates to training activities
• Plans and coordinates all logistics for training sessions.
• Participates in designing evaluation tools to assess quality, content, performance and impact.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business/Public Administration or related field from a recognized tertiary institution.
• Diploma in Teaching or Certificate in a Train-the-Trainer Course is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years relevant training.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Good planning & organizing skills
• Highly innovative
• Flexible and adaptable
• Excellent knowledge of applicable legislations such as the Jamaican Labour Laws, Staff Orders and Public Service Regulations and Circulars.
• In-depth knowledge of Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) Policies & Procedures
• In-depth knowledge of Capacity Development Strategies & Skills
• Very good knowledge of andragogical principles & methodologies
• Good Research & Proposal Writing Skills
• Proficiency in the use of HRIS, assigned applications & office tools

We thank all applicants for their interest in this career opportunity.  Kindly note, however, that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.