Training Manager, E-Learning Terms of Reference

About Spark

Spark Microgrants believes in a world where everyone lives with dignity and determines their own positive future. Spark has pioneered a poverty alleviation model in East Africa that draws on the evidence from ultra-poor graduation and community-driven development approaches, known as the facilitated collective action process (FCAP). The FCAP combines a cash grant plus facilitated community meetings and trainings to catalyze improved livelihoods, stronger social cohesion, and greater gender equity. Spark is partnering with NGO and Government partners to scale adoption and impacts for rural communities – on their own terms. Read more about our Approach, Impact, and Values on our website.

Spark Values

Spark team members are passionate about our vision to help create a world where everyone will live with dignity and define their own positive future. At Spark, our values are what define us and shape the work that we do. Do you intrinsically feel aligned with the following values?

• Facilitators. We don’t impose; we enable others to generate impact.
• Community-centered. We are motivated by what is best for the community.
• Process-driven. The how of what we do is just as important as the what.
• Authentic. Our vision and values live in everything we do.
• We seek opportunities and are willing to take risks to serve our community partners better

About the Position

Spark is expanding its village action process through a partnership with the Government of Rwanda and key civil society organizations across East and West Africa. We are seeking a dynamic Training Manager to spearhead the development of training tools and lead a team to scale our impact from 500 to 5,000 participants in the coming years. This role involves overseeing the creation of training curricula, refining training methodologies, and enhancing the capabilities of our trainers. The ideal candidate will have a passion for civic engagement and a firm belief in community self-determination.

Spark is transitioning from solely in-person training to a hybrid model, combining face-to-face sessions with self-directed learning via mobile devices. Join our Design Team to drive training, curriculum development, and organizational innovation. This position involves collaboration with various Spark teams and our partner organizations, requiring frequent national and international travel.

Key Responsibilities:

Training Curriculum Development:

• Oversee the creation and management of training curricula for different audiences, including Partner Trainers and Community-Based Facilitators.
• Design training methods and materials tailored to user needs and ensure trainers can effectively implement these practices.
• Develop and pilot training courses focused on specific skills.

Content Creation:

• Lead development of offline (e.g., infographics) and online (e.g., videos) training content.
• Manage content presentation through guides and Spark’s Learning Management System (LMS).
• Evaluate content effectiveness and identify areas for enhancement.
• Explore and incorporate new technologies to improve the learning experience.

Capacity Building:

• Conduct internal and external Training of Trainers (ToT) sessions.
• Equip Spark trainers and Partner Trainers with tools and knowledge for high-quality training delivery.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and enthusiasm among trainers.
• Create and oversee a new learning platform for trainers to share knowledge and best practices.

Collaborative Design:

• Lead co-design workshops with program teams and new partners.
• Onboard new partners with Spark’s values and culture.
• Organize field visits and focus group discussions to gather insights from users, including partner trainers and community members.

Program Support:

• Contribute training insights to other departmental designs.
• Assist in developing the FCAP Guide for new partners.
• Supervise the Training Coordinator, ensuring training quality and continual improvement.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years experience in facilitating, training, and logistical coordination.
• Proven track record in creating, implementing, and enhancing training materials for community-based organizations.
• 2+ years experience in creating e-learning content using an authoring tool, (e.g., Articulate Rise/Storyline, iSpring Suite), and deploying it to an LMS, (e.g., Moodle, iSpring).
• Experience in supervising direct reports.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and oral); Proficiency in Google Suite, especially Google Sheets.
• Self-directed, creative, and community-focused, with a high tolerance for ambiguity and a lifelong learning mindset. Ability to maintain a positive and collaborative attitude even under pressure.

Preferred

• Master’s degree
• Proficiency in French
• Instructional Design/Learning Experience Design skills
• Knowledge in community-driven development, human-centered design, and program management.

If you are passionate about fostering civic engagement and ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply and join us in our mission to empower communities across Africa.

OTHER INFORMATION

Job Location: Kigali, Rwanda or Kampala, Uganda (frequent domestic and international travel)

Contract: L5, 2 years with the possibility for renewal

Application deadline: September 13, 2024

Start date: As soon as possible

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salary: We provide a competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications.
• Talented Colleagues: Work with a diverse team of skilled professionals, with 90% based in the countries where we operate.
• Supportive Environment: Benefit from a supportive work environment with ample opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to shaping the future of international development and making a tangible difference.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Dynamic Organization: Join a growing organization with a presence in ten countries, united by a shared vision and commitment to positive change.
• Autonomy and Innovation: Enjoy the freedom to shape your role, share your innovative ideas, and contribute to our strategic direction.
• Work-Life Balance: We prioritize your well-being, offering respect for work-life balance, including time for relaxation, vacations, and personal reflection.
• Additional Benefits: Beyond salary, we offer generous paid time off, family leave, monthly communications, and stipends for professional development. Spark will also provide the Employee with a laptop at the start of their employment, which shall be used in accordance with Spark Technology policy.