Senior Training Officer

7 ديسمبر، 2022

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Consultancy opportunities with the World Food Programme based in its Headquarters in Rome, Italy

Do you have extensive experience with designing and delivering training, simulation exercises, online courses, or other adult learning environments? Do you have experience of supply chain in emergency response and the crucial role of the Logistics Cluster in facilitating efficient response? If yes, this opportunity is for you!

We are looking for candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. We select our candidates on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Currently, we are seeking to identify possible candidates to join our team.

ABOUT GLOBAL LOGISTICS CLUSTER

The Global Logistics Cluster (GLC) is part of the humanitarian architecture of the Inter Agency Standing Committee (IASC), together with other 10 global clusters. It is led by WFP and it is about enhancing cooperation and partnerships in the Logistics sector. The GLC works directly with its partners and stakeholders to coordinate the Logistics response during a humanitarian crisis. Its partners and stakeholders include international NGOs, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, other UN organizations, Governments, academia and Donors. The GLC was formally endorsed by the Inter Agency Standing Committee (IASC) on the 15 December 2010.

The Global Logistics Cluster Support Team (GLCST) contributes to the implementation of the IASC Reference Module for Cluster Coordination at country level in line with the WFP Executive Director Directive on "WFP Leadership in IASC Clusters". The Cluster approach is about enhancing cooperation and partnerships in the logistics sector.

JOB PURPOSE

The Training Officer supports the delivery of the Logistics Cluster training programme, under the supervision of the Head of Capacity Development. The Training Officer designs, delivers, and monitors Logistics Cluster trainings, coordinating and collaborating with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to ensure the training portfolio continues to meet the agreed needs and objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Capacity Development Knowledge & Strategy

Participate in the development of plans, budgets, and policies of the training activities
Support the continuous improvement of available guidelines, processes, and procedures on preparing, planning, implementing, and reporting on training activities
Analyse, advise and propose, if applicable, the inclusion of new training methods and platforms
Support the development of a fundraising strategy for the training programme of the Logistics Cluster

Training content

Actively contribute to the development of training materials in the framework of the Logistics Cluster Training Programme, such as simulation exercises, presentations, and handbooks
Support the revision of training content, methodology, didactics, and learning methods for the Logistics Cluster Training Programme
Support the development of new training courses
Actively contribute to the development of simulation exercises for national and regional capacity building and advise on best practices (simulation-based capacity building/preparedness projects)

Training delivery

Prepare and lead the delivery of Logistics Cluster Trainings as necessary
Facilitate Logistics Cluster Trainings on a global, regional, and national level.
Maintain the Logistics Cluster Learning Channel on the Learning Management System

Reporting & other

Coordinate and liaise closely with other roles within the Logistics Cluster, both at headquarter and field level as necessary.
Liaise professionally and work collaboratively with WFP internal functions, external consultants, and logistics cluster participants.
Provide regular reporting and feedback to the GLC Head of Capacity Development
As requested, create reporting standards and templates, and provide regular updates for external and internal communication purposes
Other relevant duties as required

STANDARD MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

University degree in Logistics, Adult learning, Education, Communications, Information Management, Social Sciences or comparable, or another related field

Experience

You have at least six (6) years of relevant international professional experience in emergency response and/or in training design and delivery. Specific experience with simulation-based learning methods and the development and monitoring of training programmes will be assessed.

You have experience in working with e-learning programmes, great communication and especially facilitation skills and are willing to travel extensively to deliver trainings to a diverse partner community across the globe. You have experience in emergency response and are happy to support the operational work of the Logistics Cluster as well, including deploying to emergencies where necessary.

Languages

Business Fluency in written and spoken English.
Fluency in an additional UN language, preferably French or Spanish, is a plus

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of developing e-trainings using e-learning programs.
Good verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation and facilitation skills
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure, together with flexibility to respond to peaks in activity
Willingness to travel (extensively) to any region and country worldwide, with extensive working hours at times (including weekends).
Ability to work successfully and creatively both independently and as part of a team
Well-developed computer skills using MS Office package (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) to be self-sufficient at producing reports and presentations.
Willingness to deploy to emergencies and conflict areas, living in harsh conditions
Proactive approach with the ability to give and receive open feedback

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

WFP offers a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP:

http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Our work” and “Countries” to learn more about WFP’s operations.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Application deadline: 26 December 2022 (midnight Rome time)

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