Capacity Development Manager Job

Capacity Development Manager Job Nairobi Kenya The Position: The assignment involves working closely with Foundation s Head of Capacity Development Office and to contribute to the Foundation s mission and agenda by creating blended learning courses. Review and refine training materials, prepare lesson plans, and produce online/e-learning modules. Create Outlines, Storyboards, Scripts, Job Aids, Activities, Assessments, and other deliverables for a variety of broad range of learning needs. Define technology requirements and process standards for training activities. Contribute to ongoing research on various aspects of capacity development / instructional design and their application to Foundation s mandate. Make learning explicit and embedded into the research process, so that capacities (including the capacity to innovate) are enhanced. Support a 'Learning Hub' that will handle both the data flow and analysis of our learning data, along with a broader dissemination strategy. Converting research outputs and tools into training media and a strategy to ensure effective dissemination and uptake among our research team and target beneficiaries. Support the implementation of multi stakeholder platforms, including support in setting up and facilitation of such platforms, and contribution to related research activities. Responsibilities: Develop blended-learning programs and training materials based on proven adult learning techniques (including Rapid Course Development, and Adult Learning Theory), using appropriate design, content and technologies adapted to the context of actors in developing countries. Help disseminate learning insights gained, as well as tools and methodologies. Support researchers and partners in setting up and facilitating multiple stakeholder platforms, as well as in the delivery of materials as needed (including assistance in coordinating and organizing training sessions, and delivering training programs as needed). Support the program researchers in conceptualizing and developing capacity development activities. Contribute to research activities around capacity development topics. Develop partnerships with selected capacity development actors to achieve the Foundation s objectives Any other related task as assigned by the Head of Capacity Development. Requirements: Degree in Education, Communication, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or other related fields. At least 2 years exposure in the disciplinary area, e.g., instructional design / learning systems / education & training / social science - with experience working in developing countries A proven skill-set in the development of learning courses, dissemination of learning products, training and technical assistance materials, needs assessments, and other capacity development products. Excellent judgment, strategic thinking and the ability to manage risk and competing priorities and meet deadlines. Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude. Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexity. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Facilitation, presentation, and/or publication experience. Benefits: African Fund Foundation offers a competitive international and salary and benefits package which includes 15% Pension, Medical insurance, Life insurance and allowances for: Education, Housing, Relocation, Home leave, Annual holiday entitlement of 30 days + public holidays. *Benefits are tax free subject to compliance with tax regulations of country of citizenship. Applications: The position title and reference number: AFF/CDM/08/2014 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online through our website http://ift.tt/ZFiycV go to careers page, click on the position and apply by 24th October 2014.

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