Senior Consultant & Trainer

Job Summary

Training is a profession which requires passion and an appreciation of the tools, strategies, and delivery systems which make training events effective and memorable in the minds of the target group. Making a training experience effective and memorable requires more than developing a training content and using a beautifully designed PowerPoint presentation. It requires careful planning and involves identifying the skills and knowledge gaps that need to be filled through the training program, identifying the learning objectives that must be met and, implementing strategies which will lead trainees through a process of self-learning and a sense of self-discovery.

HST would like to recruit professionals who possess personal attributes and experience as trainers and have an open mind to learning new methods of training delivery.

Among others, individuals who take up the position at HST will be involved in the following types of tasks:

• Conducting training needs assessments on target corporate customers to identify skill and knowledge gaps;
• Preparing, reviewing and adapting training materials (both face-to-face and online trainings), developing relevant case studies and activities that reflect local and sector-specific issues and enrich the training experience;
• Overseeing the production of handouts, instructional materials, aids and manuals;
• Planning and coordinating training events organized by the firm;
• Participating in training delivery;
• Monitoring the learning experiences of trainees and the feedback obtained from client organizations;
• Participating (when appropriate) in post-training assessments to ensure incorporation of taught skills and techniques into employees’ work behavior;
• Participating in the periodic evaluation of ongoing programs of the firm to ensure that they stay relevant to changes in the environment and the requirements of clients;
• Staying abreast of new trends and tools in employee development issues.

Job Requirement

Education, Experience, and Skills Required for Consultants

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or related fields.
• Member or student (completed at least 6 papers) of ACCA.
• At least 3 years teaching experience at university level. Two-three years training delivery experience in corporate settings is an added advantage.
• Ability and experience in translation from English to Amharic (to other local languages of Oromiffa and/or Somali will be an added advantage).
• Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along well with diverse personalities; tactful, mature, and flexible.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts and models to fit the requirements of a variety of audiences.
• General exposure to instructional design theory and learning principles will be an advantage.
• Result-and-profit-oriented, with the ability to balance other business considerations.
• Computer literacy and with deep passion for day to day personal development through extensive reading, training and continuous client engagements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

How To Apply

Submission of Application

Applicants who fulfill the above qualification can send their application and required credentials by e-mail to: info@hst-et.com or submit their application in person to the Human Resources Officer at Wollo Sefer, Mina Building, 5th Floor until 26th July 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next stage evaluation.