Fresher Training Officer Jobs – BURN Stoves

Job Title:  Training Officer – Uganda

Organisation: BURN Stoves

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

In 2010, after spending 13 years as a cookstove consultant in Central America and Sub-Saharan Africa, Peter started Burn Design Lab and BURN Manufacturing Co. on Vashon Island, Washington. On a shoestring budget, BURN has assembled a team of world-class designers and engineers who are equally committed to designing the most fuel-efficient cookers in the world.

In 2014, BURN launched its first full manufacturing facility in Kenya – the first and only of its kind. BURN is now the only vertically integrated modern cookstove company in sub-Saharan Africa. The solar-powered facility currently has a capacity of 250,000 stoves per month and employs over 2,500 people, half of whom are women.

Job Summary:   BURN is recruiting a Training officer who will be responsible for designing and implementing training programs to enhance the sales skills and performance of the sales and field operation teams. The individual will ensure that the sales and field operations teams are well-equipped to meet the needs of the organization and to achieve its sales objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collate, Analyse, and execute day-to-day training needs in the sales and field operations teams.
• Conduct training sessions for new and current sales personnel with greater emphasis on Train the Trainer programs.
• Systematically collect feedback from trainers and trainees and identify the emergent issues during the process including delivery methodology and satisfaction levels.
• Generate results, continuously measure the performance of trainees after the session and propose changes where necessary.
• Coordinate with external trainers whenever required.
• Execute Training of Trainers programs for TL’s, TSM’s & RSM’s.
• Stay up to date with the BURN manufacturing training curriculum & training content.
• Liaise with senior training officer on day-to-day training needs of sales and field operations teams, propose remedial actions and follow-up for remedial actions.
• Knowledge of the carbon market, the causes of climate change and its global effects, and the passion for discussions about environmental issues will be a definite plus.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• At least 2-3 years of experience as a trainer
• Well-versed in the local country’s geography, main languages, and culture
• Superior communication skills
• Very good at working with G-suite/MS word.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the country (up to 50% travel) E – Excellent reporting skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Previous experience as a Trainer of Trainers would be an added.
• Experience working with a Knowledge Management Platform (KMP) or Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Experience working in an FMCG environment is an added advantage.
• Exposure or understanding of the carbon operating environment is an added advantage.

NB: Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply. BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.

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