Training Manager, Non-Academic Programs

About the role

The Training Manager reports to the Dean, GSMC, and is responsible for all non-academic training programs. The role covers planning, coordinating and implementing the annual training calendar, directing program staff, liaising with sponsors and funders, and developing curricula and delivery modalities. It is a full-time, on-site position in Nairobi, Kenya.

Key responsibilities

• Generate revenue through training initiatives such as short courses, executive education programmes, workshops, masterclasses, boot camps and other professional learning.
• Identify training-related grant opportunities, coordinate grant proposals, manage grant-funded training activities and monitor and evaluate them.
• Work with faculty and university departments to ensure the quality and relevance of training content, and contribute to academic programmes.
• Engage industry partners, co-design programmes, and build partnerships for commissioned training, capacity building and customised executive education.
• Represent the school at industry forums, conferences and stakeholder meetings, and maintain relationships with alumni and participating organisations.
• Plan and implement the annual training calendar, lead the marketing and programs team, and work with staff and freelance trainers to develop curricula and online modules.
• Manage project budgets and the unit's annual budget, meeting quarterly financial targets.

Required profile

• Masters degree or higher in Communications, Media, Business Administration or another relevant field.
• At least five years' experience in project management in the media and communications field, some of it in training.
• Ability to train courses within the PDCE and Executive education programme and give instructional support to academic programmes.
• Willingness to travel to field sites and train off-site regularly for monitoring and supervision.

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of digital training tools and methods.
• Familiarity with the evolving skills needs of media and communication professionals, the creative industry, leadership and management.
• Proven ability to develop and manage budgets and databases.
• Experience in grant applications, grant management and monitoring and evaluation of grant-funded trainings.