Training Officer at Vision Fund Rwanda

Job Opportunity

Training Officer

‘’Make a difference to thousands in the land of a thousand hills’’

VisionFund Rwanda (VFR), is Rwanda’s largest microfinance Institution. VFR is committed to the development of Rwanda through providing affordable financial services (savings and loans) to the less privileged throughout its 4 zones in Rwanda.

VFR is the institution where you can develop your expertise working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused high performance environment. If you are looking for interesting but challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, then VFR has the will to make it so.

VisionFund Rwanda (VFR) has zero tolerance to abuse and sexual exploitation of children and adults beneficiaries. We expect all our employees/affiliates to commit to protecting children and adult beneficiaries from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.

Training Officer

 Directly reporting to: P&C and Administration Manager.

Major Responsibilities:

Performance Management 

• Lead the performance management system across the organization. 
• Ensures that all supervisors and staff understand the existing performance management tools.
• Investigates all disciplinary and grievance cases resulting from performance management outcomes.
• Provides guidance on use of performance improvement plans, other coaching and mentorship needs on emergent performance gaps.
• Maintain appropriate performance records, both physical and in workday
• Staff undertaking performance appraisal
• Updated performance appraisal tools in place
• Monitoring and evaluation of PIP

Staff capacity building

• Works closely with the P&C M and department heads to identify opportunities for staff training.
• Manage the capacity-building plan for enhancing the staff capacity development.
• Monitors and tracks staff career conversations especially for high performing and promotable staff.
• Work closely with the VFI regional training manager to ensure that the VFI guidance is provided and training report are submitted on time
• Updated capacity building plan

• Staff in training program
• Days of training & Staff trained
• Impact assessment reports

Other duties that may be assigned from time to time 

• Regular field visits to branches
• Active participation in monthly VFI regional training meetings
• Participation in SMT and board meetings when necessary.
• Other emergent responsibilities
• Reports on Field visits and on meetings attended.
• Timely and accurate training reports submitted to the VFI regional office.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Technical Skills:

• The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training: 
• University Degree preferably in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Masters in Human Resources, is an added advantage
• 1-3 Years’ experience in Human Resource Management
• Familiarity with the relevant personnel management issues and trends
• Determined personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and manage a team
• Capability and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of integrity
• Ready to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization Ideals and Core Values
• Be proficient in Microsoft office applications

• Be a good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach
• Very good communication and marketing skills

How to apply

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to the following link https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Training-Officer_JR36406. All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will not be considered.

 If the aforementioned position speaks to you, send your updated application via the above mentioned Link by or before 13^th  October, 2024.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on: recruitment@vfcrwanda.rw (no applications will be accepted through this email).