Feb 16, 2023

Training Manager - HEIST, Ukraine

Hiring Organization:  International NGO Safety Organisation
Job Location: Ukraine
Closing date2 Mar 2023

Base Salary:  €4550 per month

INSO is now seeking an experienced professional to join our team as Training Manager – HEIST for Ukraine.

Job Summary

During 2023, INSO will establish an Humanitarian Training Centre (HTC) in Western Ukraine. In this centre INSO will run Hostile Environment Individual Safety Training (HEIST) courses for humanitarian workers. We have significant experience running HEIST in several countries. As Training Manager - HEIST, you will tailor the course to the context, implement and facilitate it with an INSO team and actors. You will manage a team of seven and report to the HTC Manager, while working in close collaboration with INSO Global Training Team.

INSO seeks an experienced training manager with humanitarian experience and great facilitation skills.

This position is pending donor funding. The anticipated work location will be Lviv.

Major Responsibilities

HEIST Course LeaderAdapt the INSO HEIST course to the context requirements and implement lessons learned. Involve internal and external experts as much as needed.
Integrate INSO expertise on Personal safety training into the course, contribute to global and Ukraine-based research on the topic.
Train the local team, prepare the actors and coordinate with other support providers to deliver the four-day sessions.
(Co-)Facilitate modules during the course.

Organise sessions
Identify a venue, logistics and human resources required to implement the training.
Handle the course logistics with support of the Operations Team.
Plan and organise training sessions.
Communicate with INSO partners about the trainings.
Generate acceptance of the course.
Improve training materials and methods continuously.
Contribute to a Training Needs Assessment in coordination with the Training Team.
Contribute to MEAL and donor reporting.

Team Leader
Directly supervise the 4 Training Officers (2 generalists, one medical, one psychologist) and 3 Training Assistants (participant outreach + course logistics).
Manage HEIST team in accordance with INSO policies and performance evaluation standards.
Responsible for the safety and security management of the training sessions.

Requirements

Essential:
Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience.
Fluency in English required, Ukrainian and/or Russian desired.
Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in the humanitarian sector.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in adult learning.
Work experience in conflict affected environments.
Well-developed networking, organizational and team management skills.
Demonstrated understanding of humanitarian principles and practices, including NGO approaches to security.
Commitment to humanitarian principles and values.
Excellent communication, organisational and managerial skills.

Nice to Have:
Recent experience in Ukraine.

Personal Attributes
Ability to excel in a multicultural work environment.
Independent drive and ability to operate and sustainably manage staff and teams under strict systems and deadlines.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently unsupervised.
Strong work ethic and capacity to take responsibility for their own actions.
Be able to work under pressure.
Confidentiality, integrity, and a sense of conflict-of-interest prevention.

Terms & Conditions

12-month contract, €4550 per month salary, 4 calendar days annual leave per month and 3 days of R&R every 3 months with a €250 allowance each R&R cycle, in-country housing provided, global medical insurance and $200,000 AD&D coverage.

INSO’s Safeguarding Policy

INSO 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.

How to apply

Please click on this link to submit your application: APPLY.

Applications should be in English; you will need to upload:An updated CV.
A one-page cover letter detailing why you are interested in working for INSO and how your qualifications align specifically with the competencies required for the role.

Thank you for your interest in INSO.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date.