MicroSave Training and Programmes Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

MicroSave is a global consulting firm that provides training and consulting services to mobile network operators, financial institutions and related third party providers.
MicroSave intends to recruit a Training and Programmes Manager to join its team in Nairobi, Kenya.
Job Description: MicroSave is managing The Helix Institute of Digital Finance which provides world class training on digital financial services and is also conducting research on mobile money agent networks around the world.
The major responsibility of this position is to manage the training under The Helix Institute. These trainings are attended by mobile money professionals from around the world, and will take place 3-5 times a year. In the intervening periods this manager will support the organisation of international events to present results from research and generally help co-ordinate programme related work.

Key Responsibilities include: Overseeing the organisation of premium training programmes on a regular basis. This involves: Supporting the marketing of the training programme, identifying potential participants and actively recruiting them, managing the training scholarship programme, preparing the materials for the training programmes, managing event logistics and client relationships before and during the training events, managing contracting and logistics for experts and associated consultants, providing on-site support during the training programme.
Other Responsibilities include: Assisting with the coordination and follow-up of the on-going programme activities such as: managing preparations and logistics for programmes in different countries and tracking programme activities/deliverables.
Required Experience: Interested persons should have a minimum of five years of overseeing the organisation and management of international professional training.
They need to understand best practices in training, be highly organised, and detail oriented. Experience in project management and with mobile money and/or finance will be valued highly.
Other Qualifications and RequirementsA degree in Business Administration or a related field from reputed institutionStrong communication skills in spoken and written EnglishStrong communication skills and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to do multitask under pressureLast date for submitting application will be Friday, December 13th, 2013.