Programme Coordinator - Agriculture

The Programme Coordinator is responsible for co-ordinating, reviewing and supervising the skills training programme for the specified department within the training institution.

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR - AGRICULTURE

EBONY PARK ACADEMY

TOLL GATE

CLARENDON

The Programme Coordinator is responsible for co-ordinating, reviewing and supervising the skills training programme for the specified department within the training institution.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/EXPERTISE:

ü  NVQ-J Level 5 Certification or Bachelor’s degree in disciplines such as Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Workforce Development, Education Leadership, Education Management and Industrial Arts

ü  At least three (3) years’ relevant experience in a comparable educational and training service operation. Such experience should ideally be geared from a polytechnic institute, a tertiary education college or a national training agency

KEY COMPETENCIES:

ü  Ability to design and develop high quality training programmes for the technical area in keeping with labour market demand

ü  Good knowledge of the technical vocational education training system

ü  Good project management skills

KEY DUTIES:

ü  Plans and develops training activities in collaboration with the Head of School/Training Manager

ü  Participates in the development and review of programme offerings

ü  Determines facilities and resource requirements for training activities in collaboration with the Head of School/Training Manager and ensure availability

ü  Co-ordinates and supervises work of the assigned section to ensure that efficiency and productivity levels are achieved and maintained; develop both short and long term plans; prepares time table/ training schedule

ü  Participates in the selection and orientation of students

ü  Monitors adherence to students’ record-keeping system for attendance and performance; analyse attendance and performance; take and/or recommend appropriate action as necessary

ü  Arranges student placement for industry attachment / internships / practicum

ü  Develops policies and procedurals manuals for the department

ü  Prepares assessment instruments

ü  Develops appropriate teaching strategies and methods to enhance learning

ü  Prepares and submits lesson plans in keeping with established schedules and standard

ü  Instructs students in the specified skill as outlined in the curriculum / competency standard

ü  Plans and utilizes appropriate instructional aids and instruction techniques

ü  Plans, compiles and administers tests and assessments for the purpose of measuring and monitoring student achievement/performance

ü  Provides opportunities for students to develop creativity and the ability to plan organise and work with others

ü  Identifies and selects resources; prepare and submit requisitions for approval; develop systems and records for managing and monitoring the resources assigned to the department / programme

ü  Maintains and manages a classroom environment conducive to learning; account for equipment and materials used in instruction in each session; ensure equipment is properly used and in good condition and returned; report defects

ü  Plans, co-ordinates and monitors students on educational field trips and work experience/industry attachment

ü  Assists in identifying suitable work experience/internship sites; liaise with supervisory personnel at these sites

NB: The duties and responsibilities of this position will require the incumbent to travel in the pursuit of their duties and as such, all applicants MUST possess a reliable Motor Vehicle and a valid Drivers’ Licence.

 All applications, accompanied by up-to-date resumés and cover letter should be addressed to:

THE DIRECTOR

HUMA RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

THE HEART/NSTA TRUST CORPORATE OFFICES

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

6B OXFORD ROAD, KINGSTON 5