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Senior Training Officer (Distance and Electronic Learning Specialist)

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  • Grade: PL5
  • Position N°: NA
  • Reference: ADB/11/199
  • Publication date: 30/11/2011
  • Closing date: 25/12/2011

Objectives

The role of the EADI/ECON Knowledge & Information Services Division is to provide and manage knowledge information and learning products tools and new initiatives, in particular in virtual and internet format, to support the operations, research and management activities of the Bank. This entails in particular:

  • To contribute to the Bank’s capacity building activities in RMCs.
  • To contribute to the improvement of project implementation through training.
  • To contribute to knowledge management and dissemination in Bank’s regional member countries.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Division Manager of EADI.3, the Senior Training Officer (Distance and Electronic Learning Specialist) shall have responsibility for:

Performing responsibilities for the planning and implementation of distance and electronic learning and training:

  • Research and publish knowledge products in areas relevant to Bank operations in RMCs.
  • Work as focal point and lead implementer of the Learning Management System, in coordination of all other relevant Units of the Bank and the LMS provider; To deliver e-Learning courses and distance access learning documents to Bank Staff (Headquarters and Field Offices) and registered participants in the RMCs and partner development institutions by 2011-2012 through the EADI/CHRM Learning Management System;
  • To produce an up-to-date inventory/database of all relevant (best practices) teaching and learning materials and resources available from ADI and collaborating Units and Departments of the Bank and other partners;
  • To provide existing courses on the WEB by linking video conference with internet coverage;
  • To develop a standard navigation structure and format(s) so that materials and resources become available in electronic (CD-ROM) and on-line formats to national partners with different levels of technology access and usage skills;
  • To facilitate the use and adaptation of these materials and references to suit local needs and conditions:
  • To provide links to other relevant sources of information and reference materials;
  • To develop internal and RMCs capacity to use standard navigation structures and formats in production of future materials;
  • Downloading of relevant courses and seminaries of the ADI;
  • Coordinate and set up distance learning thematic exchange groups and networks of practice;
  • Manage budgets and administrative contracts relevant to distance learning;
  • Seek and organize fund raising and cost sharing;
  • Assist with the development and administration of the Market of Ideas initiative;
  • Contribute to the management, design and update of EADI internet site;
  • Assist in the identification, coordination and final design of distance learning training needs priorities expressed by the Bank’s and ECON high level management;
  • Assist in the design and drafting of an annual e-learning program, as well as other strategic documents upon management’s.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

  • A Master degree or its equivalent in Economics, Macroeconomics or Development Economics and broad knowledge of development issues gained through advanced study. A PhD would be of a comparative advantage;
  • Preferable a minimum of 5 (five) year of work experience in a capacity building institution, a development-oriented institution, including government departments, central banks, commercial and investment banks and other financial institutions and academia;
  • Excellent computer skills and good understanding of the Bank’s procurement procedures for goods and services and hands on experience of managing consultants;
  • Good knowledge of the African continent, capacity building and the training needs of the Bank Regional Member Countries.
  • Strong communication skills: ability to write, present and clearly defend findings and recommendations of investigations; strong organizational and analytical skills; attention to detail and ability to work independently and manage challenges; high level of integrity; strong interpersonal, interviewing and team leadership skills; ability to develop trust and demonstrate fairness; capacity to influence and win the confidence of difficult witnesses;
  • Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language;
  • Experience in conceptualizing new approaches and innovation to training as well as developing effective and user friendly training material on CD and electronic format;
  • Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

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