| Entreprise/Structure: Plan International Ville, Pays: Dakar, Sénégal Date limite de dépôt de dossier: 08-04-2018 Publié le 30/03/2018 à 17h05min10s |
Détails de l’offre:
|
Opportunités de carrière : Learning & Development Advisor – Training of Trainers (27744)
Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.
We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives. We support children to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We place a specific focus on girls and women, who are most often left behind.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 75 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
The position of Regional Learning and Development Training of Trainers Advisor will provide support within Plan International and across partner agencies and National Offices to assist in building a wide pool of high-quality expert trainers. This is to ensure that high quality learning programmes can take place at all levels but especially, the field level.
Dimensions of the Role
This position will build the capacity of staff to facilitate humanitarian learning across organizations and across the region. Working closely with the Global TOT Adviser (hosted by Save the Children) and RESA TOT Advisor (hosted by World Vision) as well as internal L&D Manager, WARO Regional HRBP and L&D Advisor, Country HRMS and subject matter experts. The role will not have any direct reports and no direct budget responsibility, although will be required to monitor spend based on the grant amount for the region and report back Global TOT Advisor as well as attempting to reduce costs (for example through leveraging online learning options).
Accountabilities
– Networking/communication to establish a cross-agency pool of trainers who can support and build capacity among member/collaborating agencies/offices (both INGOs and local NGO partners).
– Liaising with Global TOT Advisor and RESA TOT Adviser hosted within other agencies to promote the TOT programme so it is recognised as an asset to be utilised within the region.
– Implementation of the TOT framework through the planning, delivery and roll out of bronze, silver and gold training activities (including all logistics, communication and planning of training events).
– Contribute to the establishment of a system to build the capacity of a pool or trainers throughout the region and among different member agencies (both INGOs and local NGO partners).
– Create, develop and maintain an up to date roster of trained trainers, made available to member agencies/offices to train and facilitate a broad range of initiatives.
– Monitor and support all learners and their learning requirements to certify, quality assure and oversee their advancement as they progress through the programme levels.
– Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the trainers (through observation and follow up) and capture key learnings for dissemination to partner agencies.
– Other duties and support to the wider team in projects and initiatives as required.
Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in – accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Key relationships
Global TOT Advisor (hosted by Save the Children)
RESA TOT Advisor (hosted by World Vision)
L&D Manager
WARO Regional HRBP
WARO Regional L&D Advisor
Country HR Managers
Subject matter experts
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Knowledge of:
– Humanitarian sector and /or experience of working in an International/National NGO
– Adult learning theories and supporting technologies with an understanding of instructional design
– The differences between and potential benefits of a variety of learning delivery channels (70/20/10 principles for example)
– Managing rollout and logistics of large scale learning events – face to face and on-line
– Application of diversity and inclusion principles and research within managing and implementing learning and development programmes and offerings
– Co-reviewing and feedback on programme design in collaboration with Learning & Development Manager
– How to identify, evaluate and demonstrate tangible business and performance benefits from learning interventions
– Monitoring, evaluation and ROI analysis – analysing, using an making decisions and recommendations based on evidence, regular reflective learning and sharing of knowledge
– Working with learning management systems
Skills:
– Facilitation skills
– Consultative skills
– Project management skills
– Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
– Developed relationship management skills, including the ability to engage and influence diverse and stakeholder group
– Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to build solid relationships with colleagues at all levels and provide support at a distance
– Networking skills
– Coaching skills
– Working level of competency in MS Office, Blackboard Collaborate, LMS and CMS (ideally Moodle)
– A strong communicator in English with a working knowledge of one of more additional language (French would be a strong advantage)
Behaviours:
– Is future-focused, inquisitive and open-minded; seeks out evolving and innovative ways to add value to the organisation
– Flexible in working style with ability to adapt when needed – resilience and pace when working within a changing environment
– Demonstrates the ability to influence, engage and challenge appropriately to gain the necessary commitment and support from diverse stakeholders in pursuit of organisation value.
– Works effectively and inclusively with a range of people, both within and outside of the organisation.
– Demonstrates determination, resourcefulness and purpose to deliver the best results for the organisation.
– Shows courage and confidence to speak up skilfully, challenging others even when confronted with resistance or unfamiliar circumstances.
– Works with everyone in HROD team and reginal team to achieve shared goals, tackle challenges and celebrate successes
– Listens to and values the perspectives of others and challenge their own to get the best outcome for team and organization
– Seeks feedback from others in order to learn and improve
Desirable
– Degree/CIPD Learning and Development (or equivalent)
– Child rights-based programming and approaches
– Gender transformative approaches
– Experience engaging with key L&D networks within the region
– Experience engaging in cross or multi-agency groups/platforms
– Understanding of the range of techniques for influencing power holders at local, national and global levels; from discreet advocacy to public campaigns and strategic communications
Physical Environment
Typical office environment
Regular regional travel to countries, workshops and face to face meetings
Level of contact with children
Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction
Office: West Africa Regional Office
Location: Dakar, Senegal
Employment status: Full time
Contract status: Local
Deadline for submission: 08/04/2018
Female applications are highly encouraged
|