Our client, a global leader in the Tea Industry within the region, is looking for a Skills Development Officer to join their dynamic team based in Kericho, Kenya.

Location: Kericho

Role Purpose: To effectively plan and deliver company specific training programs, that focus on employability skills training to help individuals gain relevant skills to prepare them for management roles.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify training and development needs within the business through job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultation with business managers and human resources department.


• Design, expand and manage training and development programs based on the
  needs of the organization and the individual employees.


• Facilitate creation and/or delivery of a range of training using face-to-face, digital and blended learning options.


• Work with third parties and the business to Produce training materials for in-house courses.


• Plan and assess the 'return on investment' of any training or development program, considering the costs of planned programs and keeping within budgets.


• Monitor and review the progress of trainees through appraisals, questionnaires, and discussions with managers, and provide trainees with timely and constructive feedback.


• Devise Individual learning plans.


• Evaluate training and development programs and prepare reports for management in areas such as usage, engagement and performance.


• Amend and revise programs as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the work environment and industry developments.


• Promote a work culture of continuing professional development.


• Keep up to date with developments in training to help the business stay up to date.


• Manage the training budget and monitor monthly expenditure reports.

Qualification, Experience, Skills and Traits

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Social Sciences or equivalent experience


• Experience in HR specifically in Training and Development (Skilled and Non-Skilled Employees)


• 3 - 4 years’ experience in the relevant working environment. (Manufacturing Industry, Processing Industry


• Interpersonal/Teamwork skills
  Strong customer-focused background


• IHRM Membership preferrable.

How to Apply

To apply, submit your application on our ATS at ats.flexi-personnel.com by 20th JUNE 2023 under the SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER job posting.

All applicants are advised to adhere to application guidelines for consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB: Flexi Personnel does not charge candidates for job placement.