Location: Cameroon
Closing date25 Aug 2021
We are now seeking an experienced professional to join our team as Training Manager for Cameroon.
Job Summary:
The primary aims of the post are to lead and deliver security management trainings to international NGOs operating in Cameroon in contrast to many training positions, an INSO Trainer is also responsible for monitoring and advising on the operational application of the training after the courses have finished.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced humanitarian training professional with experience in curriculum development, delivery and impact monitoring and with a keen interest in INSO, Cameroon and/or the Lake Chad Basin context, and a passion for capacity building of NGOs.
Major Responsibilities:
Responsible for the development and delivery of; Introduction to Safety and Security, Essentials of NGO Security Management, Advanced NGO Safety Management, Crisis Management courses, and Humanitarian Negotiations; 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 INSO mandate.
* Design and incorporate monitoring and evaluation tools to enhance and contribute to INSO’s quality approach.
* Constantly review, evaluate, and adapt to the context developed training materials as necessary and identify and suggest other training areas where INSO can add sustainable and operational value to NGO practice.
* Help manage the public perceptions of INSO’s work to establish and maintain recognition of its mandate for independence, impartiality, and neutrality.
* Prepare post-training reports to the program manager with lessons learned and analysis.
* Maintain a thorough and accessible database of training and training participant data.
* Assist senior management staff in the day to day running of the country programme and provide support to operations where required.
Mandatory Requirements:
* Experienced safety and security trainer with both academic and practical experience (prior military service or law enforcement, experience considered).
* At least 2 years providing training in the humanitarian safety sector, specifically at the field level.
* Experience in design, development, and delivery of safety training curriculums for NGOs.
* At least 3 years working in conflict environments, preferably as a humanitarian worker.
* Experience working with diverse teams and able to organize people around deadline-driven events.
* Familiarity with the philosophy, priorities, and principles of humanitarian NGO approaches to security.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-cultural and close-knit team to deliver results on a deadline.
* Fluent in French and English (written and spoken)
* Willingness and ability to travel to the field, including in remote and insecure locations.
Preferred Characteristics
* Experience in staff capacity development and training.
* Experience with NGO project management, including donor reporting and relations.
* First-hand experience of crisis management.
* Prior experience in an inter-agency role.
* Existing information networks and/or local language skills.
* Detailed understanding of INSO mandate & services.
* Working knowledge of Cameroon and Lake Chad Basin neighboring countries’ security dynamics.
Key Personal Competencies
• A good listener
• An effective communicator
• Excellent analyst
• Team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A people manager
Terms & Conditions: 12-month contract, €4550 per month salary, 4 days annual leave per month and 3 days of R&R every 3 months with €750 Allowance, global medical coverage (excluding USA), USD 200,000 AD&D coverage.
We are now seeking an experienced professional to join our team as Training Manager for Cameroon.
Job Summary:
The primary aims of the post are to lead and deliver security management trainings to international NGOs operating in Cameroon in contrast to many training positions, an INSO Trainer is also responsible for monitoring and advising on the operational application of the training after the courses have finished.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced humanitarian training professional with experience in curriculum development, delivery and impact monitoring and with a keen interest in INSO, Cameroon and/or the Lake Chad Basin context, and a passion for capacity building of NGOs.
Major Responsibilities:
Responsible for the development and delivery of; Introduction to Safety and Security, Essentials of NGO Security Management, Advanced NGO Safety Management, Crisis Management courses, and Humanitarian Negotiations; 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 INSO mandate.
* Design and incorporate monitoring and evaluation tools to enhance and contribute to INSO’s quality approach.
* Constantly review, evaluate, and adapt to the context developed training materials as necessary and identify and suggest other training areas where INSO can add sustainable and operational value to NGO practice.
* Help manage the public perceptions of INSO’s work to establish and maintain recognition of its mandate for independence, impartiality, and neutrality.
* Prepare post-training reports to the program manager with lessons learned and analysis.
* Maintain a thorough and accessible database of training and training participant data.
* Assist senior management staff in the day to day running of the country programme and provide support to operations where required.
Mandatory Requirements:
* Experienced safety and security trainer with both academic and practical experience (prior military service or law enforcement, experience considered).
* At least 2 years providing training in the humanitarian safety sector, specifically at the field level.
* Experience in design, development, and delivery of safety training curriculums for NGOs.
* At least 3 years working in conflict environments, preferably as a humanitarian worker.
* Experience working with diverse teams and able to organize people around deadline-driven events.
* Familiarity with the philosophy, priorities, and principles of humanitarian NGO approaches to security.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-cultural and close-knit team to deliver results on a deadline.
* Fluent in French and English (written and spoken)
* Willingness and ability to travel to the field, including in remote and insecure locations.
Preferred Characteristics
* Experience in staff capacity development and training.
* Experience with NGO project management, including donor reporting and relations.
* First-hand experience of crisis management.
* Prior experience in an inter-agency role.
* Existing information networks and/or local language skills.
* Detailed understanding of INSO mandate & services.
* Working knowledge of Cameroon and Lake Chad Basin neighboring countries’ security dynamics.
Key Personal Competencies
• A good listener
• An effective communicator
• Excellent analyst
• Team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A people manager
Terms & Conditions: 12-month contract, €4550 per month salary, 4 days annual leave per month and 3 days of R&R every 3 months with €750 Allowance, global medical coverage (excluding USA), USD 200,000 AD&D coverage.
How To Apply
Submit application to: xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.com
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