Project Context and Scope
The Project is implemented in Armenia to further strengthen the capacities of the national authorities to tackle cross-border organized crime and independent border management capacities. The primary national partners benefiting from its outcomes are the National Security Service of the Republic of Armenia (NSS) and its Border Guard Troops (BGT). The Project will build on the results achieved in recent years and will further advance the alignment of the border guard training/ educational system and standards with European and international best practices, enhance capacity to autonomously manage borders through enhanced secondary inspection as well as capacity to detect and counter irregular travelers, including terrorists and serious criminals through setting up Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) data.ย The ToT training course is designed to prepare participants to become effective trainers themselves โ equipping them not only with border management subject matter expertise but also with the skills to teach others. ย Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Enhancing the Capacities of Armenian Authorities in Border Security and Crime Prevention /IB0525 Tasks to be performed under this contract ย Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator, as well as in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders, the local consultant will perform the following tasks:
โข ย ย ย ย Compliance of the training materials with best practices in adult learning and andragogy.
โข ย ย ย ย Providing information and materials to the trainees for future knowledge and skills developments in on how to plan, deliver and assess training sessions.ย ย
โข ย ย ย ย Meeting the deadlines.
Education Completed advanced university degree in a relevant field. Experienceโข ย ย ย ย Specialization in border management.
โข ย ย ย ย Other formal education as relevant for the assignment.
โข ย ย ย ย At least five years of experience in a professional thematic consultancy.
โข ย ย ย ย Proven experience in developing curricula and training modules.ย
โข ย ย ย ย Proven experience in delivering ToTs.
โข ย ย ย ย Proven experience with international organizations and/or government structures.
โข ย ย ย ย Experience in preparing and delivering training sessions.
Skillsโข ย ย ย ย Developing curricula and training modules and delivering ToTs.
โข ย ย ย ย Preparing and delivering training sessions.
LanguagesFor this consultancy, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Knowledge of Russian will be an advantage.
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