Responsible for providing immediate advice and support for the coordination and direction of the Human Resource Training and Development functions within the Public Service, comprising activities concerned with Training Profiles and Skills Record, Training Needs Analysis, Conducting Induction Trainings, Programme Development and Delivery, Monitoring and Evaluation of Programmes, Processing Local and Foreign Training and Development Opportunities and assisting with the Unit’s Budget Formulation. Analysis of Position A. NATURE AND SCOPE: The Senior Training and Development Officer (In-Service and Professional Development Training) (STDO – I&PDT) is required to provide immediate support to the shaping and defining of Training and Development policies for the Belize Public Service, to ensure that it has the necessary human resource capacity to successfully achieve its goals and objectives. The incumbent will assist in the management of all key functional activities in Training and Development from training needs analysis through to the placement of staff, as well as the monitoring and evaluation support functions to improve the organizational efficiencies and effectiveness. The Senior Training and Development Officer must ensure that all applicable regulations are effectively discharged, such as regulations governing study leave, training bonds, study leave commitments, increments for higher qualification, selection for training and implementation of programmes. The Senior Training and Development Officer consults with the Director, Training and Development and collaborates with the Human Resource Department on the formulation and implementation of Training and Development policies and identifies Training and Development Consultants where necessary to develop specific systems to carry out relevant studies for the Unit. The incumbent is expected to foster teamwork and display the communication skills required to interact with government agencies, training institutions, colleagues, and subordinates.

Conditions of service will be in accordance with the Belize Constitution (Public Service) Regulations, 2014, Financial and Stores Orders, Finance and Audit (Reform) Act and any other instructions issued from time to time.

Qualifications/Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Business Education – Management, Business Administration, Business Management, Human Resource Management, Education of related field. Years of Experience in Related Field: At least five (5) years’ experience in the field of Human Resource Management and Development within the Belize Public Service or in an established organization, or in the education sector. Experience in the use of conventional and emerging training methodology, tools and techniques.

Skills and Experience Required: Skills Specialized training in Human Resource Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Data Gathering and Analysis; knowledge of Instructional Design Theory and Learning Principles. Proficiency in computer applications with specific reference to word-processing and dataprocessing software. Proficient knowledge of the Belize Public Service Regulations, policies and administrative procedures. Experience in formulating training budgets. Demonstrated experience in developing and managing training budgets, with strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills. Proven ability to foster collaborative working relationships across departments and effectively engage at all levels of the organization.