Automotive Mechanical Trainer
External Vacancy Announcement
No. WFP/GHA/ACC/AMT/February/2023
AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL TRAINER
Deadline for Application: 10 days from day of publication
The office of the United Nations World Food Programme invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the vacancy below.
Job Title: Automotive Mechanical Trainer
Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
Post Grade: SC7
Duty Station: Accra
JOB PURPOSE:
The Automotive Mechanical Trainer will be under the supervision of the Project Manager of the Accra Training Centre. The incumbent’s duties required shall include but are not limited to the following:
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and carry out face-to-face training sessions and workshops for groups.
- Prepare training materials and ensure the appropriate set-up for the face-to-face training sessions.
- Ensure that all pedagogical resources and training equipment are always in good condition.
- Ensure that the training materials for face-to-face and online sessions are in line with pedagogical objectives.
- Coordinate the development of pedagogical resources for online and face-to-face sessions with external partners.
- Ensure the most recent technical trends are included and updated accordingly in the training materials.
- Conduct pre and post-training evaluations and suggest improvements when needed.
- Perform any other related duties when requested.
Minimum Academic Qualifications
Minimum of a High school diploma, or Certification from a vocational school or completion of apprenticeship is required in Mechanical, Automobile or Electrical/Electronical Engineering
Desired Experiences for Entry into the role:
Minimum 7 years of proven experience as automotive diagnostic specialist or workshop manager. Experience of delivering training to skilled professionals or apprentices would be an asset.
Language:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different. French would be an asset.
Applicants should submit their applications and CV stating 3 references online to: www1.wfp.org/careers/job.openings and follow the steps.
Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply
People living with disability are also encouraged to apply
Only shortlisted candidates meeting the criteria will be contacted.
Note:
- WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
- WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
- All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment
