• Application Deadline: Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Training Coordinator


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Not specified


• Job Field Education / Teaching 
  

The ideal candidates will have demonstrable experience in both online and offline training development and management within the education, digital media and/or technology field. They will also possess a deep understanding of pedagogy and the ability to effectively monitor and evaluate training project activities. 

In order to thrive in this role, candidates should enjoy fast-paced creative problem-solving, and be comfortable working in a remote, multicultural, and transnational environment.

Required

• 4+ years of experience as a training coordinator, project officer, project coordinator or a related position.


• Experience in designing and managing training across multiple platforms, including but not limited to, in-person, one-on-one and online trainings, as well as in individual mentorship.


• Excellent pedagogical expertise and the ability to design engaging and effective training materials using adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.


• Ability to handle multiple training initiatives simultaneously, including developing and maintaining project documentation (such as work plans and M&E trackers).


• Excellent report writing skills, with an ability to get across complex details in an understandable and accurate way for a variety of audiences.


• Empathetic communication and listening skills, plus a sensitivity to and ability to work with cross-cultural dynamics.


• Digital first workplace skill-sets, including proficiency in collaborative work solutions such as Google Drive (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, etc) and Slack (or equivalents such as Teams), as well as project management tools like Trello (or equivalents). 


• Proficient in English and French (spoken and written).

Preferred:

• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as WordPress’ LearnDash platform.


• Experience building and managing relationships with media institutions, governments, international organisations, educational institutions, relevant technology players, and other private and not-for-profit relevant stakeholders in the civic technology and media ecosystem.


• Experience in training via new communication channels, including using mobile platforms like WhatsApp or equivalent social messaging platforms.


• Experience working with a variety of teams, such as journalists, data analysts, and subject matter experts from various fields.


• Bachelor’s degree or significant experience in project management or education, or a related field. 


• Deep understanding of and experience in the education technology, media ecosystem and/or digital innovation space in Africa. 


• Experience in the use of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, data quality assessments, and data analysis to document programme results.


• Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project Monitoring and Evaluations systems from project initiation to closeout stages.