BURN MANUFACTURING

Designs and manufactures clean-burning cookstoves.

Training Officer - Biomass

Corporate & Technical TrainingUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeThies, SenegalNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in training facilitation, learning delivery, or sales enablement; experience in clean energy, fast-moving consumer goods, or related sectors is preferred.
Strong facilitation and presentation skills.
Good command of adult learning principles and the ability to apply them practically.
Ability to manage multiple training sessions within tight timelines.
Good command of English, French, and Wolof.
Willingness to travel for field-based training.

Responsibilities

Deliver structured training sessions for new and existing sales personnel using adult learning principles to support retention and practical application.
Facilitate Train-the-Trainer programs for Team Leaders, Territory Sales Managers, and Regional Sales Managers to build internal training capacity.
Adapt training delivery methods for diverse audiences to ensure inclusivity and effectiveness.
Collect, analyze, and execute day-to-day training needs in sales and field operations in alignment with the Training Lead’s directives.
Coordinate training logistics, including scheduling, materials preparation, and participant communication.
Liaise with external trainers as needed to support specialized learning interventions.
Collect and analyze trainee and trainer feedback to identify improvements in content, methodology, and delivery.
Monitor post-training performance and knowledge retention, and propose remedial actions where needed.
Track and report training attendance, completion rates, and learning outcomes against established key performance indicators.
Stay current with BURN Manufacturing’s Biomass training curriculum and content to ensure accurate delivery.
Support localization of training materials to improve cultural and market relevance in coordination with the Training Manager.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of clean energy products, biomass stoves, or carbon markets.
Familiarity with digital learning tools and basic learning management system platforms.
Interest in climate change education and environmental sustainability.
Good command of Pulaar.
Knowledge of carbon markets, climate change causes, and environmental impact.

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).

About the Company

BURN MANUFACTURING

Designs and manufactures clean-burning cookstoves.

BURN Manufacturing designs and produces clean-burning cookstoves in Kenya for the mass market across sub-Saharan Africa, selling through a network in 13 countries. Its stoves, powered by biomass or electricity, are built to burn fuel more efficiently and emit fewer pollutants than traditional methods. The company uses carbon credits earned from cleaner stoves to subsidize prices, allowing wider adoption and sustainable growth, and it operates at scale with last-mile distribution. The goal is to reduce carbon emissions while making high-quality cooking more affordable for low-income households across Africa.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Late Stage VC
Total funding: $48.5M
Headquarters: Vashon, WA
Founded: 2010

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