About the role:
As a Training Officer – Biomass, you will support the delivery of impactful training programs that empower our Biomass Sales Agents and Field Teams to perform with excellence. You will facilitate engaging sessions, coordinate training activities, and ensure knowledge transfer that drives sales performance, customer satisfaction, and environmental impact awareness across our Biomass markets
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Training Delivery & Facilitation Deliver structured training sessions for new and existing sales personnel, using adult learning principles to maximize retention and practical application.
Facilitate Train-the-Trainer (TOT) programs for Team Leaders (TLs), Territory Sales Managers (TSMs), and Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) to build internal training capacity.
Adapt training delivery methods to suit diverse audiences, ensuring inclusivity and effectiveness.
2. Team Coordination & Administration Collect, analyze, and execute day-to-day training needs in the sales and field operations teams in alignment with the Training Lead’s directives.
Coordinate logistics for all training activities, including scheduling, materials preparation, and participant communication.
Liaise with external trainers when necessary to support specialized learning interventions.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement Systematically collect and analyze feedback from trainees and trainers to identify improvement areas in content, methodology, and delivery.
Monitor post-training performance and knowledge retention, proposing remedial actions where required.
Track and report training attendance, completion rates, and learning outcomes as per set KPIs.
4. Content Familiarity & Learning Resource Management Stay up to date with Burn Manufacturing’s Biomass training curriculum and content to ensure accurate and effective delivery.
Support in localizing training materials to enhance cultural and market relevance in conjunction with the Training Manager.
Skills & Experience:
Must-Haves Minimum 2 years’ experience in training facilitation, learning delivery, or sales enablement, preferably within clean energy, FMCG, or related sectors
Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills
Willingness to travel for field-based training
Good command of adult learning principles and ability to apply them practically
Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple training sessions within tight timelines
Good command of English, French and Wolof
Nice-to-Have Knowledge of clean energy products, biomass stoves, or carbon markets
Familiarity with digital learning tools and simple LMS platforms
Passion for climate change education and environmental sustainability
Good command of Pulaar
Knowledge of the carbon market, climate change causes, and environmental impact will be an added advantage.
Core Competencies Learner-Centered Delivery: Designs and facilitates training with the learner’s needs in mind
Adaptability: Adjusts approaches based on trainee feedback and learning assessments
Collaboration: Works effectively with team members, sales leaders, and external partners
Attention to Detail: Ensures accurate and thorough delivery of training content
Initiative: Proactively identifies learning needs and proposes solutions
Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply
BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).