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Training Officer At Smart Partners

Smart Partners·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Remote
Human ResourcesFull TimeRemote
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Job Summary

  • The Training Officer will support the planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of training programmes to enhance employee skills, performance, and professional development.
  • The role will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to identify training needs and deliver effective learning solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify training and development needs through performance reviews, skills-gap analysis, and business requirements.
  • Develop and coordinate training programmes, workshops, seminars, and learning sessions.
  • Prepare training materials, presentations, manuals, assessments, and other learning resources.
  • Facilitate training sessions or coordinate external trainers and subject-matter experts.
  • Manage training schedules, logistics, venues, attendance, and participant communication.
  • Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback, assessments, and post-training reviews.
  • Maintain accurate training records, attendance registers, evaluation reports, and employee learning history.
  • Monitor training budgets and ensure cost-effective delivery of programmes.
  • Support onboarding and induction programmes for new employees.
  • Recommend relevant training interventions based on identified performance and competency gaps.
  • Prepare periodic training reports and provide insights on programme outcomes.
  • Keep abreast of current learning trends, training methodologies, and industry best practices.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • B.Sc. / HND in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.
  • 4 - 5 years' experience in training, learning and development, HR, or a related role.
  • Strong presentation, facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Good knowledge of training needs analysis and learning evaluation methods.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and virtual training platforms.
  • Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple training programmes and stakeholders effectively.
  • Professional certification in HR, Learning & Development, or Training is an added advantage.
  • Experience in a consulting, corporate training, or professional services environment is an added advantage.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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At a glance

Company

Smart Partners

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Remote

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

September 28, 2026

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