Training Officer at International NGO Safety Organisation


International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) - Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is a British charity that supports the safety of aid workers by establishing safety coordination platforms in insecure contexts. INSO provides registered NGOs with a range of free services including real-time incident tracking, analytical reports, safety related data and mapping, crisis management support, staff orientations and training.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

 

Job Title: Training Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Background
INSO Nigeria Country Office:

  • Since becoming registered in Nigeria, INSO has developed a strong country wide approach, supporting NGOs working on Lake Chad Basin Crisis from all neighbouring countries.
  • The coordination office operates from Abuja overseeing two operational offices in Maiduguri, Nigeria and in Maroua, Cameroon. 
  • We are seeking a qualified and experienced individual to join our team as Training Officer to be based in Abuja with regular travel to the field.

Job Summary 

  • The purpose of this position is to facilitate and deliver high quality training and to support the Training Manager in the ongoing improvement of INSO LCB’s training courses.

Major Responsibilities
Training Facilitation and Development:

  • Support the line manager in course design, preparation, and delivery
  • Take the lead in delivering classroom presentations and facilitate engaging training courses as directed by the line manager, to include:
  • Hostile Environment Individual Safety Training (HEIST)
  • Security Management (Basic and Advanced)

Crisis Management:

  • Hostile Environment First Aid Training-First Responder (HEFAT-FR)
  • Other relevant training, as directed
  • Participate in the development of new training courses and adjustment of existing courses with the line manager using adult learning methodologies.
  • Regularly travel to Maiduguri and the northeast to help deliver security management and crisis management courses

Provide Logistical Support:

  • Manage the course participant lists as directed by the line manager
  • Assist in producing training presentations, course handouts, facilitator notes, lesson plans, and aids as directed by the line manager
  • When appropriate, assist the Training Assistant in managing training course and facility logistical demands 

Guide the Training Strategy:

  • Participate proactively in the development of INSO’s regional training strategy
  • Monitor course feedback systems
  • Support the line manager in monitoring and evaluation of training delivery and impact
  • Support the line manager further developing course appraisal and feedback systems.

Other Responsibilities:

  • When appropriate (e.g. in the absence of the Training Assistant), work closely with INSO LCB’s logistics, human resources and administration, and finance departments to manage the training program’s requirements
  • Be prepared to carry out other reasonable duties that may arise, as requested by line management.

Mandatory Requirements

  • Degree in education or a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent relevant practical experience.
  • At least one year of experience in training delivery
  • Ability to carry out basic administrative and logistical tasks
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Professional working proficiency in English.
  • Familiarity with the philosophy, priorities, and principles of humanitarian NGOs
  • Proven presentation/facilitator skills using adult learning methodologies

Preferred Characteristics:

  • At least one year of humanitarian experience in a safety or security management role 
  • Political, social, and historical knowledge of the region
  • Security/safety training course attendance
  • First aid qualification 
  • User knowledge of GPS, Thuraya satellite phone, and VHF communications
  • Professional working fluency in Hausa. Knowledge of other local languages is an advantage.
  • Key Personal Competencies 
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritize and work with limited supervision
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and close-knit team.

 

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover letter specifying how they meet the mandatory requirements, their motivation in applying and what they hope to bring to INSO (1-page maximum) and Up to date CV (2-page maximum) to: [email protected] using the reference ‘INSO - Training Officer’ as the subject of the mail.

Note

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date.
  • Please do not send any additional information (certificates, other writing samples, etc.). 
  • INSO does not accept or ask for payment for any Job

Applicatoin Deadline  30th July, 2021.