Training Manager for Human Development  

What is the job’s purpose? The Training Manager for Human Development helps Fellows and Staff by:

• Coordinating efforts for their personal and professional growth in the organization
• Creating opportunities for Fellows and Staff to understand their growth and change
• Equipping them to strengthen and share the same skills with the people they serve (students, co-teachers, etc.); and,
• Allowing the Fellows and Staff to reflect on what is happening to them and consider alternative ways of doing things.

What processes does the job support? The Training Manager for Human Development works in a highly confidential setting and listens attentively at all times. The HDM is also a non-denominational role and is not about morals or values training nor is the HDM there to dispense advice, but rather help Fellows and Staff to make their own choices. The role requires consultation and direction from the Director of Programs and Training.

Why is the job important? The Training Manager for Human Development listens, analyzes, acts and reviews the Fellows' concerns, and in the process, promotes their leadership development. First, the role provides the space for Fellows to express their feelings, concerns, issues and questions, all in the effort for greater consciousness, understanding and clarity. Second, the HDM analyzes the patterns and trends, and thinks of how best to address and accomplish both leadership and human development. Third, actions are taken, whether as training given, organizational suggestions, or continued conversations. Lastly, a review is done in order to see the effect of the changes instituted.

What position does this job report to? This role reports to the Director for Programs and Training, with additional coordination with the Chief Programs Officer, and to a certain extent, with the Instructional Coaching Director and Coaches.

What is the span of control of the role? The Training Manager for Human Development proactively schedules with Fellows either for individual or group colloquia. Aside from the scheduled colloquia, Fellows may have individual colloquia, either through their own scheduling or through the suggestion of their manager. For projects, trainings and programs, this may be given by the executives or directors, or this may be proactively suggested to them.

What are the main challenges facing this role? This role needs a mature person who has a high level of empathy for all the characters involved, and is able to practice detachment and self care. The Training Manager for Human Development needs to be able to listen and ask meaningful questions that provoke thoughtful realizations and solutions. The Training Manager for Human Development likewise needs to analyze meta-data in order to give suggestions for the continued leadership and human development of Fellows.

Knowledge

• Familiarity with Psychology or Organizational Development (preferred)
• Familiarity with psychometric assessments and techniques
• Familiarity with social emotional learning and mental health training

Skills

• Proven ability to effectively manage and implement training or learning & development programs
• Strong communication skills, oral and written
• Strong interpersonal skills

Attitude

• Customer-orientation
• Empathy

Experiences

• Teaching (2-3 years)
• Adult training and development
• Stakeholder management (preferred)

Requirements

• Filipino Citizen
• Bachelor's degree holder