Regional Training Coordinator (French Speaking) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Action Against Hunger-USA is part of the Action Against Hunger (ACF) international network which provides humanitarian relief in 44 countries worldwide in the sectors of nutrition, health, water/sanitation, and food security.  

The ACF Regional Training Center in Nairobi provides technical and management training for staff in the region and is recruiting a French speaking Regional Training Coordinator to take a lead on the development and delivery of training courses and to ensure the monitoring, evaluation and learning of activities.

For this position, ACF is looking for a highly motivated, creative and team orientated individual who has a minimum of five years of experience in:

  • Training needs analysis and planning
  • Design of training curricula
  • Delivery of general management and technical trainings
  • Monitoring, evaluation and capitalization of training programs
  • Monitoring and planning of training budgets
The ideal candidate will be a highly organized and autonomous worker who has the ability to multitask and carry out clear planning. 

It is essential for this candidate to have excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and French.  

We ask that you submit your cover letter and CV in both English and French.

This is a highly mobile position.  

The candidate must be willing and able to travel from his/her posting location (Nairobi) to field missions for up to 2 weeks or more per month.

Requirements
  • Excellent oral and written verbal communication skills
  • Fluent written and spoken English and French.
  • Proven experience in training, facilitation interpersonal and coaching skills with experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff members.
  • Has a flexible approach and is willing to take on additional tasks.
  • Previous experience in evaluating training and learning events. (Minimum two years)
  • Excellent computer skills (Including MS Office applications and database management).
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Genuine interest in and commitment to the humanitarian principles of ACF.
Desirable
  • Experience in producing graphic materials and experience with Adobe Creative Suite Applications
  • Knowledge of e-learning techniques
Education and Expertise
  • Bachelor Degree in a relevant field (preferably technical area of ACF competences (nutrition, food security and livelihoods, water and sanitation) or previous experience in conducting training programs), in addition to demonstrable commitment in personal development/training undertaken.
  • At least 5 years progressive experience in International Emergency Relief Operations, with 4 of those years spent in a supervisory role with an international organization, in training design, delivery and/or coordination/management within INGOs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of international humanitarian context and standards.
  • Is focused on providing a quality customer service approach.
Applications

To apply for this position please send an electronic version of your resume as well as a cover letter in both English and French which outlines your interest in this specific posting by May 30th  2013.

Please ensure you meet the language requirements for this position prior to application.