Job Description
Our Mission
- At Estrada International Staffing Solutions (EISS), We are committed to delivering innovative and impactful human resource solutions that empower organizations and individuals worldwide.
- By combining global expertise with local insight, we ensure compliance, inclusivity, and sustainable workforce practices across diverse markets.
- Our mission is to build trust, drive growth, and shape the future of work by consistently championing excellence in Human Capital Solutions.
- We are launching the EISS Academy to revolutionize how corporate training is delivered across Africa, and this role is the founding pillar of that vision.
How You'll Make an Impact
- We are looking for an L&D Associate (External) who is part strategist, part consultant, and part showstopper. You aren't just selling training; you are solving business problems.
- You will sit with clients, conduct deep-dive Training Needs Analysis (TNA), and tell them exactly where their people are falling short.
- You will be the architect of our training content, the strategist behind our pricing, and the charismatic host of our conferences and events.
- This role is a journey—you are being brought in to grow into the leader of the EISS Academy. If you can move an audience with your speech and move a business with your curriculum, we want you.
What You'll Do
- Consultative L&D: Partner with external clients to diagnose talent gaps and prescribe training solutions.
- Content Architecture: Design and develop high-impact training curricula and digital content.
- Event Hosting: Ideate, plan, and host EISS conferences, workshops, and networking events.
- Pricing & Sales: Manage the P&L of training solutions, ensuring our offerings are both competitive and profitable.
What We're Looking For
- Academic Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc) in Human Resources, Education, Psychology, or any Social Science discipline.
- Professional: Certification in Learning & Development (e.g., CPLP or NITAD) is an added advantage.
- The Strategist: You know that training isn't just about "soft skills"—it’s about business metrics. You must be an expert in TNA.
- The Public Speaker: You have the charisma to host events, lead workshops, and command a room.
- The Architect: You can take a complex business problem and turn it into a 5-day training syllabus.
- The Entrepreneur: You are comfortable defining prices, managing budgets, and building something from zero.
Success Milestones: Your First Year:
Within 3 Months: Productization & Client Insights:
- Client Acquisition & Portfolio Traction: Initiate high-level business development conversations to secure the first wave of external training mandates, focusing on immediate portfolio growth.
- EISS L&D Bundled Solution Roll-out: Finalize and launch the "Bundled Solution Model" offering clients a strategic mix of workshops, e-learning, and executive coaching as a single subscription or package.
- Facilitators Network Development: Build a robust, pre-vetted database of Expert Facilitators across core industries to ensure high-quality delivery on any mandate.
- Training Calendar Development: Design and roll out a 12-month Corporate Training Calendar, highlighting key public workshops and masterclasses to drive early registrations.
- TNA Framework: Develop a standardized Training Needs Analysis (TNA) tool to help external clients identify critical skill gaps.
- Pricing & Curriculum Audit: Define a tiered pricing model and refine current modules to ensure they are market-competitive and high-impact.
Within 6 Months: Event Execution & Brand Authority:
- Event Ideation: Conceptualize and execute your first major training conference or industry event from end-to-end.
- Public Speaking: Establish yourself as the "Voice of EISS Academy" through webinars and live training sessions.
- Content Pipeline: Build a robust library of proprietary training content tailored to specialized sectors (FMCG, Energy, Fintech).
- Revenue Generation: Achieve initial sales targets for external training mandates through consultative selling.
Within 1 Year: Launch of EISS Academy:
- Academy Leadership: Successfully transition the L&D function into a fully operational EISS Academy.
- Strategic Partnerships: Secure partnerships with international certification bodies or local professional associations.
- Impact Measurement: Demonstrate a measurable improvement in client workforce performance through post-training evaluations.
- Future Roadmapping: Draft the 3-year growth plan for EISS Academy, including regional expansion and digital learning platforms.
What the Recruitment Process Looks Like:
- Step 1 - Application Review: Our Talent Acquisition team will evaluate your L&D background and evidence of content development.
- Step 2 - Pre-screening Call & Coffee Chat: Discussion on your philosophy of corporate learning and pricing strategies.
- Step 3 - Panel Interview Session: Presentation of a TNA you've conducted or a curriculum you've built.
- Step 4 - Technical Assessments: A creative challenge: "Ideate an Event"—you’ll be asked to design a 1-day conference, its theme, content, and pricing.
- Step 5 - CRO’s Chat: Final session with the CRO to discuss the roadmap for EISS Academy.