Position Summary:
The Training Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing all training activities implemented in the in the field.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Training Coordinator reports to the Senior Field Coordinator and collaborates closely with the Agency Development Field Coordinators
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and coordinate trainings for field staff, target beneficiaries and subcontractors, as needed
- Develop training to enhance value chain participant skills and knowledge to increase market competitiveness and productivity
- Engage staff and grantees to deliver trainings on appropriate land use and water management techniques to reclaim flood damaged or overgrazed lands and to increase cultivation of underutilized land
- Develop curriculum to train Water User Associations to develop the capacity to retain, conserve and improve water from rainfall
- Ensure training and communication strategies broaden reach to and participation from all segments of society –women and youth, literate and illiterate, and those that have access to and use technology versus those that access information by more traditional means.
- Build the knowledge, skills, and productivity of farmers by integrating ICT activities as part of the approach to farmer training and extension.
- Liaise with local government, academic institutions and other NGO partners to ensure stakeholder participation in activity design and implementation
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 20-25 pounds.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Agriculture or related fields. Master’s degree highly preferred
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At least 5 years experience in training and/or teaching
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Demonstrated experience developing agriculture/water/irrigation training curricula
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Demonstrated experience in Training of Trainers (TOT) or similar models
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Demonstrated capacity to manage
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Fluency in oral and written English and local languages required
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Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed appropriate and necessary.