Training Officer

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

National Council for Construction (NCC) is a statutory body established under the National Council for Construction Act No. 10 of 2020 and mandated to regulate, promote and build capacity within Zambia’s construction industry. In line with its commitment to contributing to sustainable economic growth through the promotion, development, training and regulation of the construction industry, the Council invites applications from suitably qualified, dynamic and motivated professionals to fill the following positions:

TRAINING OFFICER – Grade NCC 5 (Three Positions)

Reporting to: Training Manager

The Training Officer will be responsible for preparing and delivering lectures, facilitating practical training, tutoring students enrolled in building and road construction programmes, and participating in research and consultancy assignments to enable students to successfully complete their studies and examinations.

MAIN DUTIES

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Preparing teaching plans and schemes of work for each assigned course upon receipt of the approved syllabus from the Senior Training Officer.
• Preparing lecture notes, handouts and other learning materials using resource centre materials, syllabi, internet resources and relevant publications.
• Delivering lectures and tutoring students using appropriate teaching methods and instructional aids to facilitate effective learning.
• Conducting practical training on building and/or road construction sites.
• Setting, administering and marking tests, assignments and class exercises to assess students’ understanding and academic progress.
• Preparing end-of-course examinations and invigilating examinations.
• Participating in the Council’s consultancy assignments within his or her area of specialisation whenever required.
• Handling student complaints and counselling students experiencing learning difficulties to improve their academic performance.
• Maintaining accurate student records.
• Preparing student progress reports based on assessments, assignments, tests and class performance.