CPST Training and Curriculum Development Programme Officer Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Programme Officer, Training and Curriculum Development

Republic of Kenya
 

The Parliamentary Service Commission
 

The Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training (CPST)

The Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training (The CPST) was established under Legal Notice No. 95 of July 22, 2011 under the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC). 

The CPST has established itself as the centre of excellence in training for quality governance. 

The core mandate of the CPST is capacity building for Members and Staff of Parliament and other members of the public interested in parliamentary studies. 

In addition to training and capacity building, the CPST is mandated to participate in the preservation and transmission of parliamentary knowledge in Kenya and the region.

In order to enhance the human resource capacity of the CPST, the Parliamentary Service Commission seeks to recruit persons who are innovative, of high integrity, able to work with diverse groups of people, with good communication skills, result oriented and who can work with minimum supervision in the following position:

Programme Officer, Training and Curriculum Development
PSC 10
1 Position

Reporting to the Director, C PST, the holder of this position shall work under the Senior Deputy Director, (Curriculum Development, Training and Research) CPST, mainly ensuring that training activities at the CPST run smoothly and effectively.
 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying training and development needs within Parliament and other clients through job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultation with the PSC Directorate in charge of Human Resource Development;
• Designing and expanding training and development programmes based on the training needs of CPST clients;
• Considering the costs of planned programmes and keeping wìthin budgets and assessing the return on investment of any training or development programmes;
• Develop programmes that are satisfactory to all relevant parties involved in the training;
• Developing effective induction programmes for all persons involved in training;
• Devising individual learning plans;
• Producing training and curriculum support materials;
• Managing the delivery of training and development programmes;
• Monitoring and reviewing the progress of trainees through questionnaires and discussions with managers;
• Ensuring that statutory training requirements are met;
• Amending and revising programmes as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the work environment;
• Working closely with CPST trainers and recourse persons to solve specific training problems, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups;
• Keeping up to date with developments in training;
• Having an understanding of e-learning techniques, and where relevant, being involved in the creation and/or delivery of e-learning training programmes;
• Researching new technologies and methodologies in workplace training and learning and presenting this research to the team at CPST;
• Perform any other official duties that may be assigned by the Director, CPST, the immediate supervisor and the PSC Management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelors Degree in Education from a recognized University;
• A Masters Degree in Education, Curriculum Development or equivalent from a recognized University;
• At least five (5) years of teaching experience in a secondary or post secondary training institution;
• At least three (3) years experience in the design and implementation of a curriculum;
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports;
• Proven ICT skills, especially in the development of MIS software using database software;
• Strong training & facilitation skills for adult learners.

How to Apply

Applications must include a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae (not more than 5 pages long with three referees), Copies of Academic Certificates and Testimonials and may be addressed to 

The Clerk of the Senate/Secretary, 

Parliamentary Service Commission, 

P.O. Box 41842 - 00100, 

Nairobi, 

hand delivered to, the office of the Clerk of the Senate on 2nd Floor, County Hall, Parliament Buildings 

or emailed to csenate@parliament.go.ke to be received on or before 22nd May, 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be notified.

Clerk of the Senate / Secretary
Parliamentary Service Commission