Training and Development Officer

 Location: India
Programme: Social Development - Education
Agency: Aga Khan Academies
Deadline: 31 MAR 2013

 The Aga Khan Academies are an integrated network of residential schools dedicated to expanding access to education of an international standard of excellence to exceptional young men and women regardless of their ability to pay. Envisaged in Africa, South and Central Asia and the Middle East, the Aga Khan Academies foundational values include pluralism, meritocracy and civil society. Housed in spacious and attractive campuses with outstanding facilities the Academies offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum from Primary Years to the Diploma and provide a rich opportunity for both teachers and students alike to grow both professionally and personally. The first Aga Khan Academy opened in Mombasa, Kenya in 2003 and the second in Hyderabad, India in 2011.

The Position
Training and Development Officer - Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad

Increase the level of relevant skills and knowledge within the Academy through provision of training and learning support to staff and managers

This position will require an organized yet innovative approach to training and development. The focus will be on basic user- level IT, customer service, communication skills, induction support etc. However, there is an opportunity to develop the role to include other topics as appropriate
Set up, implement and review appropriate systems and methods for training needs

Work with managers and colleagues to develop and implement effective induction programmes and material. This may be department specific or Academy wide

Analysis, design and development, writing, delivery, and review and evaluation of training and learning interventions

Arrange, create, produce and distribute training-related material and facilities as required. Organize, administrate and set up training programmes and events as required
Research organizations and bodies that award grants or provide funding towards training and development, build useful relationships with external learning providers or facilitators
Keep accurate training records that are comprehensive and up-to-date. Deal with enquiries relating to training and development
The Requirements
A training qualification or similar is ideally required. Training & Development Officer must have strong user-level IT skills. Graduate from a premier university

Excellent interpersonal skills are required, as the Training & Development Officer will need to liaise and work closely with people at all levels across AKA, as well as external contacts

A high standard of communication skills is essential, as the Training & Development Officer must be able to accurately comprehend the training & development needs of individuals and/or groups and must also be able to communicate skills, knowledge and information to facilitate change or enable individuals or groups to adapt and improve behaviour

Liaison with various staff, managers and HODs is required to identify needs and develop a programme for delivery. Organize internal courses and workshops in line with the Catering & Functions dept procedures; building relationships with external contacts is also part of this role

Valued Attributes

Familiarity with the Indian context
Experience in training needs analysis, training design and development and training delivery is essential for this role. Experience in Investors in People would be useful. Previous delivery of IT skills and customer service standards training would be highly desirable

Interested candidates should submit a letter describing their background, the basis of their interest, and their qualifications, along with current curriculum vitae

Salary & International Package
Salary and package to attract the best candidate
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