Job Title: Consultant
Trainer in Project Management, Monitoring and Development Evaluation Institute
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Introduction: Indepth Research Services (IRES) is an international training,
capacity building, technical, and management consultancy undertaking firm with
solutions for development interventions in Africa and around the world.
IRES is organized into three arms
namely IRES International Learning and Development Centre (ILDC), Local
ILDC institutes and Development and business Services.
IRES ILDC arm is dedicated to
delivering holistic workplace professional, vocational education and training
solutions aimed at bettering the performance of individuals and groups within
organizations.
The arm is organized into 8
specialized institutes that include Research, Data Management and Statistical
Analysis Institute; Project Management, Monitoring and Development Evaluation;
Geospatial and Earth Observation, Agriculture Development, Food Security and
Livelihoods, ICT4D and Mobile Technologies; Governance, Leadership and
Management; Development and Humanitarian Capacity Building; and Health and
Social Care Institute.
The 8 specialized institutes in
addition to carrying out professional capacity development in their various
areas of specialization, they also undertake relevant consultancy assignments.
We are looking for a trainer cum consultant to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of our Project Management,
Monitoring and Development Evaluation Institute
Key Responsibilities as a trainer
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Design and develop training programs
(outsourced or in-house)
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Creation or modification of required
training modules
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Choose appropriate training methods
per case (simulations, mentoring, on the job training, professional development
classes etc.)
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Use accepted education principles and
track new training methods and techniques
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Design and prepare educational aids
and materials
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Determine additional training
strategies based on data or observation
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Perform any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time.
Key responsibilities in consultancy
work
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Implementation of evaluation policies
and strategies
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Management of the evaluation process
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Facilitation of knowledge building
and knowledge sharing on monitoring and evaluation
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Develop monitoring and evaluation
tools and processes for projects
·
Identify and formulate lessons
learned and document best practices from evaluations and studies to be
integrated into project reports;
Minimum Educational Qualifications
and Professional Experience
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Masters of Science in Project
Management, development field, social science, economics, or relevant discipline.
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At least Three (3) years of
progressive experience in Research and Capacity Building in a reputable
organization.
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Good computer literacy and knowledge
of multiple statistical and/or qualitative software packages such as NVIVO, Epi
Info, SPSS, SAS, STATA, R Studio, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Word.
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Experience conducting field research
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Strong written, verbal,
organizational and Interpersonal skills,
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Have at least one publication in a
revered journal
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Have attended a ToT course within the
last two years
Personal Attributes, Skills &
Competencies
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Ability to lead strategic planning,
results-based management and reporting;
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Ability to lead formulation and
monitoring of management projects.
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Demonstrate strong oral and written
communication skills;
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Good communication, presentation and
report writing skills
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Ability to keep up with new
technology
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Team player with excellent
interpersonal skills;
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Excellent computer skills, including
word processing, spreadsheet programs and data base management
·
Excellent research and data
collection methodology skills
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Self motivated;
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Attention to detail;
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Adaptability and reliability
Mode of Engagement: Successful consultants will be contacted whenever training comes
up to offer services as an external consultant.
This offer is only valid for six
months and will be renewable based on consultant’s performance and commences
from May 2017.
If you have the requisite
qualifications and experience please apply. Interested applicants must
provide current CVs, with telephone and e-mail contacts; addresses of three
referees, and a cover letter to hr@indepthresearch.org by close of business 24th April 2017.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Note: Use the job title as the subject line in your application email.
