Job Title: Consultant
Trainer in Development and Humanitarian Capacity Building Institute
Posts: 5
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 Development and
Humanitarian Capacity Building 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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Regular monitoring of learning needs
analysis in the humanitarian aid sector to inform the further development of
IRES courses
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Perform any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time
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Submission of training materials and
reports to IRES
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Feedback sessions: post training
support to IRES clients
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Reporting/Liaison to training
coordinator
Key responsibility as a consultant
·
Implement project activities in
accordance to specified Project’s documents
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Provide advice and support to the
implementation of Humanitarian Strategy through gender analysis, capacity
building and technical assistance to the humanitarian coordination system
throughout humanitarian programme cycle
·
Organize and prepare studies on
humanitarian, emergency relief and related issues
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Support policy development work and
decision-making on humanitarian related issues
Minimum Educational Qualifications
and Professional Experience
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At minimum masters-level degree in
Sociology, Social Work, Public Health, International Development, or another
relevant field,
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a
humanitarian training environment with a focus on Adult Learning.
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Sound knowledge and field experience
of humanitarian relief issues and a commitment to humanitarian relief.
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Demonstrable competence in and
enthusiasm for practical training methods.
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A sound appreciation of the range of
personal and technical issues facing relief workers such as health,
International law, quality standard, gender etc.
·
Computer literacy in MS Office is
essential
Personal Attributes, Skills &
Competencies
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Qualitative and Quantitative research
skills.
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Ability to manage large and complex
databases
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Good communication, presentation and
report writing skills
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Ability to keep up with new
technology
·
Team player with excellent
interpersonal 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.