Training & Development Officer / Arbil

We are looking for Local National candidates to work as Training & Development Officer for a Consultancy client in Erbil.


Open to: Local Iraqi Nationals only

Reporting to: HR Manager


Job Summary:

Responsible for providing support in administering training and organizational development programs. He/ She will plan, organize, and direct a wide range of training activities.



The ideal candidate must have experience with various training methods, including on-the-job coaching, mentorship programs and e-learning. Experience with different projects, like management training and soft-skills development, is also essential.

He/ She should also be familiar with the instructors, equipment, and educational material requirements for each project.



Responsibilities include:

• Mapping out training plans and schedules, designing and developing training programs (outsourced or in-house) for corporate, HR training and more.
• Choosing appropriate training methods per case (virtual, simulated, mentoring, on the job training, professional development classes, etc).
• Marketing available training opportunities to employees and providing necessary information.
• communicating with managers to identify training needs and mapping out development plans for teams and individuals.
• Conduct organization-wide training needs assessment and identify skills or knowledge gaps that need to be addressed.
• Use known education principles and stay up-to-date on new training methods and techniques.
• Design, prepare and order educational aids and materials.
• Assess instructional effectiveness and determine the impact of training on employee skills and KPIs.
• Gather feedback from trainers and trainees after each educational session.
• Maintain updated curriculum database and training records.
• Research and recommend new training methods.

Requirements:

• Proven min 4-5 years of work experience as a Training Officer, Trainer, Training Facilitator or similar role.
• Hands-on experience coordinating multiple training events in a corporate setting.
• Adequate knowledge of learning management systems and web delivery tools.
• Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate).
• Familiarity with traditional and modern job training methods and techniques.
• Experience with e-learning platforms.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Advanced organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Strong communication skills.
• BS degree in Education, Training, HR or related field.
• Fluent in English & Kurdish Languages, Arabic is an asset.