ACAPS is expanding its Training Unit team and is looking for a dynamic Senior Trainer to implement online and face-to-face trainings. The duty station being Geneva, this position is open to Swiss nationals, applicants with rights to live and work in Switzerland as well as EU/EFTA nationals.
Training Unit
ACAPSโ Training Unit provides introductory and continued trainings to ACAPS staff as well as external partners. ACAPS aspires to go beyond a simple transfer of knowledge and train people in becoming better analytical thinkers. For the learning to be effective, we want people to experience the material instead of passively consume information. We use exercises, simulations and games as preferred mode of delivery for a more successful learning experience.
ACAPS has received funding from USAIDโs Bureau for Humanitarian Affairs to develop a training platform to remotely train humanitarian analysts. This โanalytical base campโ is complemented by trainings for humanitarian decision makers for more effective decision-making. The training will combine self-paced online learning and more individualized learning in smaller groups led by specially trained facilitators.
The project is planned over a period of three years. Through a modular set-up ACAPS will build a library of training modules and exercise labs for humanitarian analysts. ACAPS aims at training 200-300 people per year over the project period. An alumni network will encourage continued engagement and create a community of practice in the longer term.
Purpose of the position
The senior trainer oversees and coordinates the 6-8 facilitators and the implementation of the training programme. The Senior Trainer works closely with the training unit coordinator on outlining and defining the content of the training and with the Training Course Designer for the implementation of those concepts. The senior trainer is familiar with the humanitarian sector and humanitarian work.
Role and responsibilities
Generic responsibilities:
Overseeing the training programme and its implementation. To develop, update and adapt the training programme. To deliver online or face-to-face trainings.ยSpecific responsibilities:
Develop under supervision of the Training Unit Coordinator the learning goals and the curriculum. Coordinate with subject matter experts and the instructional designer on the content of the training. Develop guidelines and best practices for instructors to use when delivering the trainings to learners including tips for engaging them, managing the online classroom, and providing feedback in collaboration with the specialists from RedR UK. Design, plan and deliver the training for the instructors that covers the platform features, instructional design, and good practices. Ensure that the instructors are familiar with the learning objectives, content, and assessment criteria for each course or module. Develop a system for assigning instructors to learners and/or modules, taking into account their areas of expertise and availability across time zones. Provide ongoing support and feedback to the instructors throughout the course delivery process. Develop a system for monitoring instructor performance, providing feedback to the instructors and propose improvements to the instructional design. Ensure that the instructors are trained to use the online platform effectively and are familiar how to use the different functions and software (breakout rooms, chats, etc.). Ensure that the instructors are aware of legal and ethical requirements related, such as those related to data privacy or copyright, discrimination, harassment, etc. Develop a system for managing instructor schedules and availability, and for communicating with instructors about changes or updates to the course content. Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the training program for instructors and make improvements as needed. Work with RedR UK to ensure H-Pass certification of the training.Critical interfaces:
Note:
Line management responsibilities for the facilitatorsCompetencies
Professional Competencies:
Generic professional competencies:ย
Relevant degree or higher education, preferably in Training or related field. At least 4 yearโs experience in humanitarian analysis and needs assessment At least 2 yearsโ experience of developing and delivering learning activities Excellent time management skills and ability to organise multiple, simultaneous tasks, and deliver results within a specified period. Experience with serious gaming / gamification approach to learning. Attention to detail. Outstanding coordination, communication, representation and inter-personal skills, including proven capacity toย convey information effectively, as well as adjust actions in relation to others' actions. Proven flexibility and creativity in realizing goals of a project. Demonstrated capacity to actively learn. Fluent written and oral communication skills in English; working knowledge of French. Knowledge of standard ICT office support tools including. Familiarity with platforms used for online training, especially Kaya and Moodle.Context related skills, knowledge and experience:ย
Experience with training, preferably in humanitarian disasters.ย Demonstrated understanding of analysis in humanitarian crises.Behavioural Competencies:
Communicating with impact and respect Working with peopleย Flexible and creative Planning and delivering results - Structured and focused, proven ability to manage time effectively Deciding and Initiating Action Adapting and Responding to Change Adhering to Principles and ValuesOperate in line with the ACAPS values
We share and strive to maintain the values of agency, candour, integrity, diversity, evolution, ambition, and collaboration in everything we do. The post holder is expected to develop the position in line with these values. The ACAPS values live in the way we manage our teams, create our content and engage with stakeholders.
About ACAPS
ACAPSย is dedicated to helping humanitarians make better decisions. We want to put evidence at the heart of decision-making. To achieve this, we collaborate with a variety of partners across the humanitarian sector and beyond. We strive to be an evolving platform providing:ย ย
Independent analysis to support evidence-based decision making for humanitarian operations.ย Deployment of experts to support assessments and analysis in crisis.ย ย Innovative approaches to collect more reliable and timely data and conduct rigorous analysis Capacity development of humanitarian actors to carry out better needs assessments and analysis.ย