Career Development Trainer

LOST is seeking to recruit a  career development trainer to conduct Trainings according to a specific Curriculum 

Position Aim:

This position is responsible for providing training sessions about career development and to equip students with the knowledge, practical skills and motivation to carry out their work activities effectively.

The Postholder is responsible for conducting strategic approach to training, assessing the skills and knowledge within an organization and determining what training is needed to grow and retain these skills.

Major Responsibilities

Training and Development Trainer typically do the following:

• Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, or consultations with managers or instructors
• Design and create training manuals, online learning modules, and course materials
• Review training or career development materials from a variety of sources and choose appropriate materials
• Deliver training to students using a variety of instructional techniques
• Assist in the evaluation of trainings outcomes
• Perform administrative tasks such as monitoring costs, scheduling classes, setting up systems and equipment, and coordinating enrollment
• Design and expand training and development sessions
• Monitor and review the progress of trainees through questionnaires and discussions with the line manager/s
• Devise individual learning plans
• Produce training materials
• Create and/or deliver a range of training using classroom, online and blended learning
• Manage the delivery of training and development programs
• Ensure that statutory training requirements are met
• Amend and revise programs as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring in the work environment
• research new technologies and methodologies in workplace learning and present this research.
• Training and development specialists help create, administer, and deliver training programs for businesses and organizations. To do this, they must first assess the needs of an organization, and then develop custom training programs that take place in classrooms or training facilities. Training programs are increasingly delivered through computers, tablets, or other hand-held devices.
• Training and development specialists organize or deliver training sessions using lectures, group discussions, team exercises, hands-on examples, and other formats. Training can also be in the form of a video, self-guided instructional manual, or online application. Training may be collaborative, which allows employees to connect informally with experts, mentors, and colleagues, often through the use of technology.
• Training and development specialists may monitor instructors, guide employees through media-based programs, or facilitate informal or collaborative learning programs. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Law, Education or any other relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in conducting Career Development trainings and activities in humanitarian or development settings.
• Demonstrated understanding of working with children and particularly vulnerable children.
• Computer literacy.
• Fluency in Arabic and English

Skills 

• Interpersonal skills that enable the postholder to work with people at all levels of an organization, motivate others and change people's attitudes when necessary
• written and spoken communication skills that allow you to inform and advise others clearly
• presentation skills
• IT skills
• problem-solving and negotiation skills
• initiative and the ability to offer new ideas
• strong teamworking skills and a collaborative approach to learning, both face-to-face and remotely
• proactive, enthusiastic and innovative approach to work
• personal commitment to improving your own knowledge and skills and a passion for continuing learning and development
• commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.