May 22, 2023

Training Manager , Mozambique

Hiring Organization:
Job Location: Mozambique

Base Salary: 
 €4,550 per month

Job Summary
As Training Manager, you will be responsible for the development, organization, delivery, and evaluation of training courses to support national and international NGOs in organizational safety and crisis management, personal risk mitigation, and humanitarian access. You will ensure compliance with INSO training standards and best practices, lead the training team, as well as lead the preparation and delivery of the training annual plan. The ideal candidate will be fluent in English and Portuguese and have a strong background in the humanitarian, adult learning or civilian safety and security sector, with strong project management skills.

Major Responsibilities

Implement Training Program
Conduct a training needs assessment to identify additional training needs.
Plan and organise training sessions.
Communicate with INSO partners about training and listen to their needs.
Contextualise and facilitate courses: Essentials and Advanced NGO Security Management, Crisis Management, Personal Safety, Humanitarian Negotiations.
Review and improve training materials as necessary.
Design and incorporate monitoring and evaluation tools.
Contribute to MEAL and donor reporting.

Lead the Training TeamManage the training team (1 Training Officer + 1 Training Assistant).
Coordinate with other INSO teams (logistics, financial) and senior management.
Seek advice and give support to other INSO training teams (15 countries).
Assist senior management staff in the day to day running of the country programme.
Help manage the public perceptions of INSO’s work to establish and maintain recognition of its mandate for independence, impartiality, and neutrality.
Comply with INSO service delivery standards and procedures.

Mandatory Requirements
Fluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken).
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in the humanitarian, adult learning or civilian safety and security sector.
Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in team and project management.
Demonstrated understanding of NGO safety & security management, personal safety, humanitarian principles, practices, access, and negotiations.
Work experience in conflict affected environments.
Well-developed networking and organisational skills.

Desirable
Experience delivering courses focusing on NGO safety & security management, personal safety, humanitarian access and negotiations.
Experience developing curriculum.
Experience in public speaking.
Project management and/or First Aid certifications.
Experience implementing technical solutions in training settings.
Experience working in Mozambique.

Key Personal Competencies
Ability to excel in a multicultural work environment.
Independent drive and ability to manage staff and teams.
Ability to identify issues, analyse and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently unsupervised.
Strong work ethic and capacity to take responsibility for his/her own actions.
Be able to work under pressure.
Commitment to humanitarian principles and values.
Confidentiality, integrity, and a sense of conflict-of-interest prevention.

Terms & Conditions
12-month contract based in Pemba, Cabo Delgado with €4,550 per month salary, 4 calendar days annual leave per month and 7 days of R&R every 3 months with an allowance of €1000 each R&R cycle, housing, global medical coverage (excluding USA) and USD $200,000 AD&D coverage.

This position is also open to Mozambican nationals under different terms & conditions.

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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date.