Training Coordinator

A reputable engineering firm is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Training Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Refer outside requests and questions to other staff members when necessary and/or appropriate.
• Attend classes or training and present summary to staff.
• Keep VP of Trainings updated on status of assigned projects.
• Event planning, management and execution of logistics for all training conferences.
• Working with training director and clients to conduct participant outreach and recruitment.
• Giving special attention to participant needs and superb customer service to participants and clients through all events.
• Securing and managing training locations, including event space and lodging.
• Negotiating with and managing vendors and staying within pre-set budget for each event.
• Answering and responding to outside communications, such as phone calls, faxes, emails, and web-based inquiries.
• This includes on-going communications, project-based communications, i.e., from training participants, presenters and clients.
• Networking and ability to promote Client as appropriate in the context of trainings and conferences.
• Creating timelines and work plans for each event, as directed by the training director.
• Creating and organizing training materials including participant binders and handouts, name tags, table tents, signage, etc.
• Also developing marketing materials for events as appropriate.
• Ensuring appropriate supplies are on site for all events.
• Providing on site staffing logistics management and support staffing at most training events (as directed by training director).
• Summarizing evaluation reports for trainings and providing outcomes to training director within one week of each training.
• Keeping Web sites for individual programs updated with latest training materials.
• Compiling final reports for training programs.
• Managing and updating electronic curriculum library as new trainings are created, or old ones updated and improved.
• Managing and updating database of experts to be used in training programs.
• Tracking coaching and technical assistance requests and activities for each training program.
• Maintaining the standardized appearance of Spitfire training materials.
• Perform edits as necessary, including creation of new presentations, handouts or case studies.
• Project management and/or administrative support for ongoing efforts in the areas of marketing, fundraising, and materials production.

Qualifications

• A bachelors’s degree with not below Second Class lower grade. A Masters Degree with specialisation in Engineering/Sciences/ICT will be an added advantage.
• 5 years in Learning and Development experience in an ICT company.
• 3 years Experience in a similar position with ability to co-ordinate and facilitate leadership skills in a team.
• A good knowledge of IT will be an added advantage.
• Experience in building brand awareness and support (Internal and External).
• Effectively utilize sales-related information technology applications (PowerPoint, Excel/Word/Access).

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