Planning, Research & Development (PRD) Officer at Dexterous Applied Training Institute (DATI)

Job Description

• The candidate is expected to support the PRD Manager in developing curriculum and course materials, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• It also involves improving training programs, coordinating accreditation documents, and strengthening instructional capacity to meet the Institute’s growing demands.

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

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/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 is an advantage.

Key Skills/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 continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Strong work ethic and a positive can-do attitude.
• High level of integrity and discretion
• Good interpersonal skills.