Training Unit Head Job Vacancy in an Insurance company

Kendor Consulting - Our client, an Insurance company with presence nation wide, is recruiting to fill the position of:


Job Title: Head, Training Unit

Job Reference Number: HTU05
Location: Nigeria

Description

• The Head, Training Unit is responsible for developing,facilitating and providing training needs and presentations.
• Also responsible for providing logistical support, course development, delivery, evaluation, process measurements, and cost management.

• Developing, implementing and monitoring training programs
• Supervising technical training for staff.
• Conducting and coordinating orientation sessions.
• Creating training materials.
• Deliver / Facilitate training
• Provide logistical support, course development, delivery, evaluation, process measurements, and cost management.
• Plan the implementation and facilitation of activities and events, budget spending, material production and distribution, and other resources to ensure that operations are managed within authorized budgets.
• Assist with the development of strategic plans.
• Developing a training plan
• Working with internal & external training providers to develop suitable content for the courses.
• Manage a team of staff
• Conduct self and team in line with the Code of Human Resources ethics.
• Develop and creating training materials, visual aids and presentations.
• Create testing and evaluation processes.
• Prepare and implement training budget.
• Evaluate needs of company and plan training programs accordingly.
• Conduct Training Needs Assessment (TNA) evaluations.
• Providing Cornerstone with classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Manage staff of classroom facilitators.
• Provide Training Needs Assessment feedback.
• Build solid cross-functional relationships.
• Any other assignment as given by the Head, Corporate Services Group.

• Must have a passion for teaching.
• Ability to relate well with others.
• Negotiating skills.
• IT skills.
• Time Management.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Experience in working in the Financial Services sector (an advantage).
• Good motivator.
• Presentation skills.
• Ability to write reports and keep records.
• Work within budget.

• 3-5 years working experience.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
• Previous Experience in Training or Sales.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical employees.
• Knowledge of Insurance would be an advantage.
• Willing to travel to different branches and training locations nationwide.
• Working hours - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday to Friday), however flexibility is highly required as weekend trainings may be regular.
• Professional Qualification in Human Resources or Communications.
• Excellent English verbal and writing skills.
• Strong self-organization skills.
• Effective communication skills.