Manager Training & Design

About Us

integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and equity

Role Overview

Manager Training & Design

Key Responsibilities

• Program Design & Development
• Lead the instructional design of scalable and engaging training programs (tech and non-tech) tailored for youth.
• Ensure alignment with industry standards, 21st-century skills, and employability outcomes.
• Integrate project-based, experiential, and blended learning methodologies.
• Incorporate gender and inclusion-sensitive approaches in curriculum development.
• Training Quality & Innovation
• Build and manage a high-performing training team (in-house trainers, freelancers, master trainers).
• Design training-of-trainers (ToT) modules to ensure consistent quality.
• Use technology and learning management systems to scale and digitize learning delivery.
• Promote a learner-centered, feedback-driven culture in training practices.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work closely with program, impact, partnerships, and tech teams to co-create learning journeys.
• Collaborate with industry experts, educators, and employers to stay current with trends.
• Represent the training function in donor presentations, proposal development, and reports.
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Define success metrics for training impact and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the M&E team to assess learning outcomes and make data-driven improvements.
• Regularly review feedback from learners, trainers, and employers to enhance programs.
  

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in Education, Social Sciences, Human Development, or related field.
• Minimum 8 – 10 years of experience in training design and delivery, with at least 3 years in a leadership role (good to have)
• Proven experience in leading both tech (coding, digital literacy, etc.) and non-tech (communication, life skills, etc.) programs.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in instructional design, curriculum development, and adult learning principles.
• Excellent people management and team development skills.
• Strong analytical, planning, and project management capabilities.
• Comfortable with edtech tools, LMS platforms, and digital facilitation methods.
• Passion for youth empowerment and social change.
  

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of a passionate team making real impact in the lives of young people.
• Lead innovation in learning and development in a values-driven organization.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and shape sector-leading programs.