The business development and marketing manager for the training center is responsible for the development, marketing and management of the training center, YFCs and other business wing of the organizations. He is responsible for the overall coordination of the internal and external trainings, manage the center staff and oversee the clinical staff in collaboration with the CO health professional.  He/she is responsible for the proper functioning of the training center to serve as center of excellence in undertaking training need assessments, developing training materials and provide quality trainings, ensure effective training facility utilization as per the organizations rules and regulation.

Major duties and responsibilities

• Develop business plan for the center and the organization

•  Conduct training need assessment in collaboration with  program and M and E team  and market  the training center , national course calendar and ensure that  quality trainings are delivered

• Conduct market assessment on regular basis to the feasibility of the center, services, and courses offered at the center

• Ensure that YFC is marketed, functions properly and equipped with the necessary supplies on time.

• Ensure the proper function of the training center (human  and financial management).

• Make sure that the training center facilities and equipments are properly maintained and utilized as per the organization’s rules and regulation.

• Promote the training center and ensure the maximum utilization of the facilities

• Prepare training manuals and handouts, organize and conduct trainings

• Develop and regularly update  training manuals,  training calendars and  facility request format

• Ensure the proper management of the  training center finance as per the  transfer  from the country office and submit timely report

• Ensure that DSW trainings are to the expected quality and standard

• Follow up the procurement of materials required to run the training center

• Follow up client/customer satisfaction within the organization’s standard and procedures

• Support in documentation of best practices, research and evaluation of programs

Job Requirement

• Masters of Art degree in business administration, management, social science and related fields.

• At least 10 years of proven professional experience in managing training centers, youth centers, institutions and youth and women development programs. The applicant has to have good leadership and management skills, good understanding of the government policies

• Age not more than 45 years.

• Good experience in coordination, administration and facilitation of activities.

• Willing and ability to work within and across teams including professional and non professional staff

• Good writing skills

• Good English language and local language is required

Duty station: Debre Zeit, Ethiopia

How to Apply

Submit your CV and copies of all other credentials in person to DSW-Ethiopia Country Office, Addis Ababa, Gurd shola, Holi City Center, 6th floor, Room No, 601. For further information contact Tel. +251116457803

Women candidates who fulfil the criteria are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted