Planning, Research & Development Supervisor at Dexterous Applied Training Institute (DATI)

Dexterous Applied Training Institute (DATI) is a leading consultancy, training, and development institute, certified across multiple industries in which we operate. We are dedicated to supporting Public and Private Organizations, Oil & Gas companies and their host communities, Manufacturing and Production firms, Energy providers, Hospitality businesses, and Educational institutions.

Our mission is to bridge skills gaps, provide expert guidance on emerging upskilling needs, and develop human resource capacity in line with global best practices and standards. By aligning workforce development with organizational goals and facilitating technology transfer, we help institutions achieve sustainable growth and long-term competitiveness.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Planning, Research & Development Supervisor

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The PRD Supervisor leads planning and research efforts to support innovation and strategic growth.
• The role also supports the PRD Manager in overseeing curriculum and course material development, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• The role involves supervising PRD Officers and QA/QC/HSE Officers, coordinating accreditation documentation, and strengthening instructional capacity to meet the Institute’s growing demands.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day curriculum and course development.
• Coordinate the production of course manuals, delivery slides, and instructor guides.
• Supervise the design and validation of formative and summative assessments.
• Track project timelines, escalate delays, and reduce missed deadlines.
• Support accreditation preparations and submissions.
• Deliver assigned instructional sessions.
• Drive process improvement initiatives across the PRD Department.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or Management.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of accreditation standards.
• Excellent understanding of curriculum development frameworks,
• Excellent understanding of instructional design
• Experience handling assessment design
• Good understanding of assessment integrity.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Strong project management, research, leadership, and communication skills.

Skills / Competencies:

• Instructional design and project management ability.
• Leadership and adaptability in supervising teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to mentor and collaborate effectively.
• Detail-oriented and proactive with a continuous improvement mindset

Application Closing Date
20th October, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letters to: personnel@dexterousinstitute.com using “PRD Supervisor” as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.