Training Manager - World Learning

Informer · 2013-04-05T07:50:38+00:00

World Learning seeks a Training Manager for a USAID-funded Participant Training program in Tanzania. Duration: 5 years. Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Background: The primary purpose of this program is to provide in-country, third-country and US based participant training interventions for individuals targeted by USAID/Tanzania. The program will mainly involve long-term academic and short-term technical training programs. The Contractor will support maximizing the impact of these programs by linking exchange and training programs, where appropriate, to on-going or planned developmental assistance activities by USAID Development Objective teams and, if necessary, other U.S. Government agencies. Training Managers responsibilities: S/he shall be responsible for overall training portfolio, including planning, designing, organizing, preparing or overseeing the preparation and implementation of all training interventions, including pre-departure orientations and briefings for all USAID/Tanzanian participants. S/he must have thorough understanding of U.S. university systems. Conduct training needs assessments, plan and implement training programs and evaluate the results of training interventions, and manage participants data. In collaboration with USAID/Tanzania DO teams, work with the Chief of Party (COP) in the development of the USAID/Tanzania Mission Participant Training Plan. Design and develop all materials and visual aids used in conducting pre-departure orientations for all USAID/Tanzania participants and plan, schedule and organize all orientations and briefings. In collaboration with USAID/Tanzania Program Office, project officers and project contractors, partner institutions and project counterparts, plan, design, and develop all training interventions in line with Mission Participant Training Plan. Advise other contractor staff involved in the planning, scheduling, organizing, and implementation of training interventions, where needed. Coordinate with World Learnings home office staff in identifying training providers, participant monitoring and tracking and data management. Qualifications: Degree in education/teaching, social sciences, or a related field (or career/experience equivalent). At least 7 years of international experience in training or other programs involving significant multi-faceted and cross-cultural components. Demonstrated skills in designing, developing and implementing training programs and cross-cultural training materials, and in conducting interactive training sessions. Strong writing and presentation skills required as well as excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrated capacity to plan, schedule, and organize training programs involving many individuals and entities. Familiarity with Tanzanian culture highly desirable. In-depth personal experience and knowledge of U.S. culture and issues affecting individuals who must live and study in the U.S. culture required. Familiarity with and understanding of the U.S. education system and training institution context required. Supervisory experience required. How to apply: Please transmit CV and cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position, and three references with contact information, to recruitment5@worldlearning.org. Only finalist candidates will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please. Thank you. Deadline of Applications: 06 Apr 2013

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Start date Apr 5, 2013

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