Job Title: Training Specialist
Organisation: Compassion
International
International
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Training and
Support Manager
Support Manager
About Us:
Compassion International is a Christ Centered non-governmental
organization dedicated to child development. Through a holistic approach,
Compassion International addresses the spiritual, economic, social and physical
aspects of the neediest children in communities to help them become responsible
and fulfilled Christian adults.
organization dedicated to child development. Through a holistic approach,
Compassion International addresses the spiritual, economic, social and physical
aspects of the neediest children in communities to help them become responsible
and fulfilled Christian adults.
Job Summary: The Training
Specialist supports the capacity-building efforts of Program implementation.
The incumbent designs effective learning processes. He/she contextualizes
learning content. He/she delivers learning opportunities.
Specialist supports the capacity-building efforts of Program implementation.
The incumbent designs effective learning processes. He/she contextualizes
learning content. He/she delivers learning opportunities.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Has a personal relationship with Jesus
Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous,
Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of
Compassion and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer. - Working within one’s influence, serves as
an advocate for children around the world who live in poverty and are not
able to speak out for themselves. This includes being informed about the
issues of children and influencing others to care about children who are
in need. - Designs effective learning process.
Participates in assessing training needs (TNA). Designs and creates
learning process. Creates dynamic learning environment and coordinates
project teams to meet specific learning objectives. Network and resource
link (co-facilitates with local trainers). Works collaboratively with
specialists to organize, provide expertise and deliver subject matter. - Contextualizes learning content.
Contextualizes and delivers globally and locally developed training.
Develops training materials and understands local context and corporate
culture. Coordinates with stakeholders to ensure relevancy and simplifies
and transfers complex concepts. - Delivers learning opportunities.
Coordinates and contextualizes approach with PF to meet special learning
needs of a cluster. Delivers training on different platforms/ blended
learning (i.e. local, remote, large group, instructive, facilitative,
computer- based training). - Evaluates learning processes and
effectiveness and modifies training strategy and delivery in response to
feedback and evaluations. Delivers a variety of subject matter contents. - Ensures coordination of logistics of
training events and delivers learning opportunities for medium and larger
groups.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate should preferably hold
a University degree in Adult Education or related area of expertise. - At least four years’ experience in Adult
Education, Training, Facilitation or related area of expertise; with
knowledge and experience of child development and social research methods. - Strong group facilitation skills.
- Previous experience in designing,
implementing and evaluating training programs in a way to meet other’s
needs. - Be a Mature Christian, with evangelical
Christian values, a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and above
reproach in integrity and honesty. - Ability to facilitate multiple content
subject matters through multiple methodologies. - Excellent verbal and written communication
skills, especially in small and medium sized groups. - Computer proficiency, experience with the
Internet, applications of Microsoft Office and presentation and
publication software. - Ability to work collaboratively,
cross-culturally, inter-denominationally and cross- organizationally. - Intermediate English skills are preferred.
- Ability to drive with a valid driving
permit is a requirement. - Able to travel up to 50% and work within a
tight work schedule.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a cover
letter, detailed curriculum vitae, three professional references, reference
letter from your current Pastor / Reverend, copies of academic qualification
documents to:
letter, detailed curriculum vitae, three professional references, reference
letter from your current Pastor / Reverend, copies of academic qualification
documents to:
The Senior Human Resource Specialist,
Compassion International Uganda,
Plot 8A3, Baskerville Avenue, Kololo,
P.O. Box 8936, Kampala.
Deadline: 10th February 2017 by
5:00pm
5:00pm
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