Training Operations Manager at WTS Energy

Job Summary:

WTS Energy is the global to local staffing solution within the energy transition. It bridges peoples’ talents to job opportunities.

WTS Energy has launched the WTS Foundation. The foundation envisions East African countries to be among the first to industrialize on renewable energy. To realize this vision, it develops and delivers technical training, establish knowledge hubs for renewable energy technology and skills and foster communities that actively engage with these hubs. Most tangibly connects people with global opportunities in renewable energy.

We are seeking a Operations Manager who will be responsible to write clear, organized, and persuasive proposals for the WTS Foundation. This role will offer you the opportunity to make significant and practical impact. You map and develop relationships with multiple stakeholders from development, private and public sector locally and globally. You will also collaborate with team members to think on creative ways in bringing like-minded types of projects and stakeholders can achieve more together.

For succeeding in this role, you are comfortable with research technical concepts in renewable energy and are enthusiastic about translating these into practical impact. You have a good grasp of fundraising methods and are familiar with the non-profit stakeholder ecosystem that is active in sub- Saharan Africa.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead co-creation and implementation of training materials for renewable energy courses.
• Ensure clear communication of operations and training processes.
• Monitor and control quotations and subcontractor engagements involved in a cooperation agreement between private and development sector for capacity building in renewable energy.
• Manage stakeholder negotiations and expectations between private and development sector for capacity building in renewable energy.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of renewable energy curriculum training and processes.
• Ensure quality assurance of training operations with internal and external trainers involved in the project.

Job Background/Skills:

• Education / training: Electrical / Mechanical Engineering; Education and pedagogy degrees, Process / Industrial Engineering
• At least five (5) years of Operations management.
• Prior experience in renewable energy will be an added advantage. 
• MS Office savvy.
• Good Command of the English language.
• Organized and responsible with time management.
• Not scared to think outside of the box.
• You are ambitious and get things done.
• You can seamlessly work in a team but also take charge and ownership of your independent responsibilities.