Training Coordinator | Baladi Plus

The Training Coordinator will support BALADI Plus to organize and provide technical assistance and training at the municipal level to build the capacity of local government leaders and civil servants in financial, administrative and regulatory measures that promote transparency, accountability and effective governance, as well as to build the capacity of local civil society to represent citizens with their municipality. The Training Coordinator reports directly to the Senior Decentralization and Local Governance Specialist.   Specific Duties and Responsibilities Maintain and update a roster of potential trainers (individuals or training institutions) in all fields of expertise relevant to BALADI Plus; Support the trainer qualifying process: advertise position, organize interviews, verify past references and fees, prepare file for approval requests to USAID; Serve as a point of contact with field-based trainers. Assist the Local Governance team and the Civil Society & Advocacy Specialist in hiring consultants, organizing workshops, securing venues, confirming participant attendance, organizing coaching and mentoring etc., while staying within pre-set budget for each event. Generate reports on progress. Ensure the smooth and effective functioning of training events. Update the hard files and electronic files pertaining to training programs. Work with the Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist on the monitoring of trainings and coaching activities, on collecting pre- and post-training results and on verifying the quality and accuracy of data collected. Perform any other duties that can be reasonably asked by the Local Governance team.  Professional skills A relevant university degree and at least three years of professional experience in a position of support to other departments, preferably in the areas of human resources, logistics or training. Additional experience can compensate the lack of a formal university degree. Strong administrative and organization skills. Demonstrated ability to take direction and work well as a team member. Familiarity with local government context (municipalities & unions) Strong communication skills. Donor-funded project experience necessary, USAID experience preferred. Willingness and ability to travel throughout the country (no overnighting required). Fluency in Arabic and English (written and verbal). Lebanese national or resident in possession of a work permit. Program Summary The Building Alliances for Local Advancement, Development, and Investment (BALADI) Plus project is intended to offer technical assistance to select municipalities to allow them to better manage their resources and respond to citizen demands, and to foster civic engagement in municipal life, through close collaboration with USAID/Lebanon’s BALADI project.   This position will be hired by Heartlands International, a US-based company, who is assisted in the recruitment phase by MSI. Applications are due no later than September 27, 2013.  Note that applications may be viewed and applicants contacted prior to the close date. Cover letters, CVs, and a completed AID 1420-17 (Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet) should be submitted to baladiplus@msi-lebanon.com .  Please include BALADI PLUS and the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.  AID 1420-17 forms can be downloaded from this site: http://www.usaid.gov/forms. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.