Planning, Research & Development (PRD) Officer

Position Overview

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. The PRD Officer will support the PRD Manager in developing curriculum and course materials, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. This role involves improving training programs, coordinating accreditation documents, and strengthening instructional capacity to meet the Institute's growing demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day curriculum and course development
• Coordinate the production of course manuals, delivery slides, and instructor guides
• Supervise the design and validation of formative and summative assessments
• Track project timelines, escalate delays, and reduce missed deadlines
• Support accreditation preparation and submissions
• Deliver assigned instructional sessions
• Drive improvement initiatives across the PRD Department
• Research emerging trends, technologies, and innovations in training delivery and instructional design, and recommend their adoption where appropriate
• Perform other duties and initiatives that support and enhance the overall operations and strategic objectives of the PRD Department as assigned by the Manager or CTO

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Engineering
• Maximum of 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of accreditation standards
• Excellent understanding of curriculum development frameworks
• Excellent understanding of instructional design
• Experience in handling design
• Good understanding of assessment integrity
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Strong project management, research, and communication skills
• City & Guilds Assessor Certificate (advantage)

Key Competencies

• Instructional design and project management
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively
• Detail-oriented and proactive with a commitment to continuous improvement