Training Manager

Duration: One year with possibility of extension 

Report to: Training and Consultancy Head 

Required Number: one

About R&D Group 

R&D Entrepreneurship and Outsourcing Center PLC (R&D Group) is a leading organization in Ethiopia working at the intersection of entrepreneurship development, outsourcing, and workforce solutions. The organization delivers innovative programs that support enterprises, build talent pipelines, and create sustainable employment opportunities, particularly for youth and women. R&D Group works with local and international partners to strengthen Ethiopia’s digital economy and outsourcing ecosystem. 

Role Overview 

The Training Manager is responsible for leading the strategic development, business growth, quality assurance, and delivery of R&D Group’s training and capacity-building services. The role oversees curriculum development, trainer management, training product development, client acquisition, project-based training implementation, and digital learning initiatives. The position ensures that all training programs are market-driven, client-focused, financially sustainable, and aligned with organizational growth objectives. The Training Manager will work closely with internal departments, clients, consultants, trainers, and ecosystem partners to expand R&D Group’s training portfolio and strengthen its position as a leading training provider in Ethiopia. 

Key Responsibilities 

•  Lead the overall strategy, planning, growth, and performance of the Training and Academy function. 

•  Develop and implement annual training plans, departmental targets, budgets, and revenue generation strategies. 

•  Drive business development efforts to secure new training contracts, corporate clients, and capacity-building opportunities. 

•  Design, package, and promote market-driven training products, services, and open registration training programs. 

•  Conduct market research and training needs assessments to identify emerging skills demands and new business opportunities. 

•  Build and maintain strategic relationships with clients, partners, industry associations, training institutions, and development organizations. 

•  Lead the development, review, standardization, and continuous improvement of training curricula, methodologies, and learning materials. 

•  Oversee the development and management of e-learning courses, digital learning content, and online learning platforms. 

•  Establish and manage a database of qualified trainers, consultants, coaches, mentors, and service providers. 

•  Manage the recruitment, onboarding, deployment, performance evaluation, and capacity development of trainers and consultants. 

•  Oversee the planning, coordination, implementation, and quality assurance of all training and capacity-building programs. 

•  Manage project-based training interventions and ensure timely delivery of agreed outputs, targets, and client expectations. 

•  Monitor training performance, participant outcomes, client satisfaction, and overall impact of learning interventions. 

•  Ensure safeguarding, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), accessibility, and quality standards are integrated into all training activities. 

•  Collaborate with technical, project, MEL, and business development teams to strengthen program effectiveness and reporting. 

•  Lead, coach, and supervise training department staff while ensuring efficient resource utilization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience 

•  MA in Education, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, or related fields 

•  Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in training management, capacity building, curriculum development or instructional design 

•  Proven experience managing training providers, consultants, and trainers 

•  Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, and training program structuring 

•  Demonstrated experience in managing e-learning content development and digital training platforms is a plus 

•  Experience overseeing learners and managing training delivery processes 

•  Strong network within the training and skills development ecosystem 

•  Experience in enterprise support, MSME development, or business advisory programs is highly desirable 

Other Requirements 

•  Strong coordination and relationship management skills 

•  Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills 

•  Ability to manage multiple service providers and training streams simultaneously 

•  High attention to detail and delivery standards 

•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools  Willingness to travel frequently

Join Us 

Be part of a transformative program shaping Ethiopia’s digital economy and creating opportunities for youth and enterprises.