Location:Syria (Based Jordan Amman)
Closing date 31 Jul 2020
Closing date 31 Jul 2020
The position will be based in Amman (Jordan), but with frequent travel to Syria’s satellite offices, including Lebanon and Iraq.
Job Summary
The Training Manager oversees the development and delivery of training courses to assist both national and international NGOs in organisational safety and crisis management, as well as personal risk mitigation. In contrast to many training positions, the Training Manager is also responsible for monitoring and advising on the operational application of the training on an ongoing basis after the event and also assisting in internal management of internal organizational risk mitigation.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in NGO safety and security, be outgoing, inquisitive and detail oriented, and have significant experience building and delivering high quality curriculum along with impact monitoring. He/she will also have the ability to adapt training to the prevailing context. The ideal candidate will also above all else share organization’s commitment to humanitarian principles.
Key Responsibilities
Training Programme Development-
* Responsible for the development and delivery of basic & advanced safety management and crisis management courses; as well as the development and implementation of other context specific courses.
* When requested, conduct an adequate needs assessment to identify additional training needs of NGOs within the scope of the organization mandate.
* Research and develop robust NGO security & crisis management modules that enable local and international NGOs to develop their own comprehensive safety plans and policies based upon their specific programming, mandate, and needs.
* Design and incorporate monitoring and evaluation tools that allow for the ongoing adaptation and improvement of the security and crisis management courses over the period, as well as the monitoring of the application of the module components in NGO operations.
Management of Trainings-
* Constantly review, evaluate and adapt to the context developed training materials as necessary and identify and suggest other training areas where organization can add sustainable and operational value to NGO practice.
* Help manage the public perceptions of organization’s work to establish and maintain recognition of its mandate for independence, impartiality and neutrality.
* Manage the training team, with a clear understanding of the pressures associated with operating in hostile environments (recruitment, appraisal, work plan, authorization of movement, mission orders, leave request disciplinary measures etc.). Team management will include responsibility for the logistics and financial management of the training team in tandem with senior management.
Mandatory Requirements
* Fluency in English (written and spoken).
* Graduate level education in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
* Demonstrable understanding of humanitarian safety practices and principles.
* Commitment to humanitarian principles and values.
* Independent drive and ability to operate and sustainably manage staff and teams under strict systems and deadlines.
* Well-developed organisational and team management skills and standards.
* A minimum of 2 years providing training in the humanitarian safety sector, specifically at the field level.
* Experience in design and development of bespoke safety training curricula for NGOs.
* At least 1 year working in conflict affected environments
* Familiarity with the philosophy, priorities, and principles of humanitarian NGOs and NGO approaches to security.
* Ability to excel in a multicultural work environment.
Preferred Characteristics
* Recent experience working on the Syria response, ideally in an NGO safety training role or equivalent - and demonstrable understanding of the context.
* Demonstrable experience in leading and mentoring national staff.
Key Personal Competencies
* A good listener
* An effective communicator
* Team player
* Excellent interpersonal skills
Safeguarding Policy
Organization is fully committed to safe recruitment, selection and vetting of all potential new staff, trustees and volunteers and we will ensure rigorous compliance with our Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policy throughout the recruitment process. As such, the following safe recruitment practices will be applied:
* All offers of employment will be conditional on receiving at least two satisfactory professional references.
* Organization will ask candidates about significant gaps in employment history or frequent changes of employer and address.
* All essential qualifications and relevant professional accreditations and memberships will be verified.
* The successful candidate will be required to provide a valid proof of identity (passport, ID card).
* All new hires will receive an orientation in organization’s safeguarding policy and procedures and associated documents (Code of Conduct, Whistleblowing etc.).
* All new hires will be required to sign and abide by the Code of Conduct as a condition of employment.
Terms and Conditions
12-month contract with expected start date on or before 1 August, €4,550 per month salary, 4 calendar days annual leave per month, 3 days R&R every three months, in-country housing allowance €1,500, global medical coverage and USD $200,000 AD&D coverage.
How to Apply
Submit CV and Cover Letter To : xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.com
Job Summary
The Training Manager oversees the development and delivery of training courses to assist both national and international NGOs in organisational safety and crisis management, as well as personal risk mitigation. In contrast to many training positions, the Training Manager is also responsible for monitoring and advising on the operational application of the training on an ongoing basis after the event and also assisting in internal management of internal organizational risk mitigation.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in NGO safety and security, be outgoing, inquisitive and detail oriented, and have significant experience building and delivering high quality curriculum along with impact monitoring. He/she will also have the ability to adapt training to the prevailing context. The ideal candidate will also above all else share organization’s commitment to humanitarian principles.
Key Responsibilities
Training Programme Development-
* Responsible for the development and delivery of basic & advanced safety management and crisis management courses; as well as the development and implementation of other context specific courses.
* When requested, conduct an adequate needs assessment to identify additional training needs of NGOs within the scope of the organization mandate.
* Research and develop robust NGO security & crisis management modules that enable local and international NGOs to develop their own comprehensive safety plans and policies based upon their specific programming, mandate, and needs.
* Design and incorporate monitoring and evaluation tools that allow for the ongoing adaptation and improvement of the security and crisis management courses over the period, as well as the monitoring of the application of the module components in NGO operations.
Management of Trainings-
* Constantly review, evaluate and adapt to the context developed training materials as necessary and identify and suggest other training areas where organization can add sustainable and operational value to NGO practice.
* Help manage the public perceptions of organization’s work to establish and maintain recognition of its mandate for independence, impartiality and neutrality.
* Manage the training team, with a clear understanding of the pressures associated with operating in hostile environments (recruitment, appraisal, work plan, authorization of movement, mission orders, leave request disciplinary measures etc.). Team management will include responsibility for the logistics and financial management of the training team in tandem with senior management.
Mandatory Requirements
* Fluency in English (written and spoken).
* Graduate level education in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
* Demonstrable understanding of humanitarian safety practices and principles.
* Commitment to humanitarian principles and values.
* Independent drive and ability to operate and sustainably manage staff and teams under strict systems and deadlines.
* Well-developed organisational and team management skills and standards.
* A minimum of 2 years providing training in the humanitarian safety sector, specifically at the field level.
* Experience in design and development of bespoke safety training curricula for NGOs.
* At least 1 year working in conflict affected environments
* Familiarity with the philosophy, priorities, and principles of humanitarian NGOs and NGO approaches to security.
* Ability to excel in a multicultural work environment.
Preferred Characteristics
* Recent experience working on the Syria response, ideally in an NGO safety training role or equivalent - and demonstrable understanding of the context.
* Demonstrable experience in leading and mentoring national staff.
Key Personal Competencies
* A good listener
* An effective communicator
* Team player
* Excellent interpersonal skills
Safeguarding Policy
Organization is fully committed to safe recruitment, selection and vetting of all potential new staff, trustees and volunteers and we will ensure rigorous compliance with our Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policy throughout the recruitment process. As such, the following safe recruitment practices will be applied:
* All offers of employment will be conditional on receiving at least two satisfactory professional references.
* Organization will ask candidates about significant gaps in employment history or frequent changes of employer and address.
* All essential qualifications and relevant professional accreditations and memberships will be verified.
* The successful candidate will be required to provide a valid proof of identity (passport, ID card).
* All new hires will receive an orientation in organization’s safeguarding policy and procedures and associated documents (Code of Conduct, Whistleblowing etc.).
* All new hires will be required to sign and abide by the Code of Conduct as a condition of employment.
Terms and Conditions
12-month contract with expected start date on or before 1 August, €4,550 per month salary, 4 calendar days annual leave per month, 3 days R&R every three months, in-country housing allowance €1,500, global medical coverage and USD $200,000 AD&D coverage.
How to Apply
Submit CV and Cover Letter To : xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.com
(Email is available to Members / Subscribers ONLY )