Job Description
Organizational Overview
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), re-established by proclamation No. 1133/2011, is the constitutionally mandated body to conduct elections, organize referendum and regulate political parties in Ethiopia. NEBE is working to boost its’ institutional strength with a special focus on enhancement of human resource capacity. Accordingly, NEBE would like to invite applicants for Training Expert position who meet the following requirements.
Job Summary
Training Expert is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering effective training programs to enhance the skills, knowledge, and performance of employees. This role involves conducting training needs assessments, creating engaging training materials, facilitating training sessions, and evaluating training outcomes. The Training Expert plays a crucial role in promoting continuous learning and supporting the professional development of staff members.
Duties and responsibilities
Needs Assessment:
- Conduct training needs assessments to identify gaps in skills and knowledge among NEBE staff and election officials.
- Collaborate with department heads and managers to understand specific training needs within various teams.
Curriculum Development:
- Design and develop training programs, modules, and materials tailored to address identified training needs.
- Create interactive and engaging training content, incorporating multimedia elements and case studies.
Training Delivery:
- Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and seminars using effective training methods and techniques.
- Adapt training delivery styles and methods to accommodate different learning preferences and audience needs and level of understanding.
Training Evaluation:
- Establish evaluation criteria and methods to assess the effectiveness of training programs.
- Gather participant feedback, analyze training data, and prepare reports to measure the impact of training initiatives and for the purpose of documentation.
Professional Development:
- Provide guidance and support to NEBE employees in their professional development endeavors when assigned.
- Recommend and utilize relevant external training opportunities, workshops, and resources to enhance employees’ skills.
Training Coordination:
- Coordinate logistics for training programs, including scheduling, venue arrangements, materials preparation, and participant communication in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external training providers master and field trainers, if necessary, to organize specialized training sessions.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated with training methodologies, adult learning principles, and emerging technologies in the training field.
- Incorporate innovative approaches and technologies to enhance the effectiveness of training programs.
Required number: One
Reports to: Head, Election Training Department
Duty station: NEBE Head Quarter, Addis Ababa
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
Education and Work Experience
- Bachelor or Masters in Education, Election Administration, Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Pedagogy, Social work, Psychology, Law, Human Right, Project Management, Organizational Development or related disciplines.
- 7 years and Bachelor | 5 years in Masters. Working experience in Training and Development, Instructional Design, curriculum development, or Adult Education positions
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor or Masters in Education, Election Administration, Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Pedagogy, Social work, Psychology, Law, Human Right, Project Management, Organizational Development or related disciplines.
- 7 years and Bachelor | 5 years in Masters. Working experience in Training and Development, Instructional Design, curriculum development, or Adult Education positions.
Trainings and certification
- TOT, Election related training certificates, Project Management
Knowledge:
- Deep understanding of mission, vision, and core values of NEBE
- A deep understanding of training and development theories, principles, and best practices.
- Familiarity with the legal framework, regulations, and guidelines related to elections.
- Proficiency in managing the entire training cycle (training needs assessments, designing training curricula and materials, coordinating logistics, delivering training sessions, and evaluating training outcomes).
- Knowledge of training evaluation techniques and the ability to assess the effectiveness of training programs.
Know-How (Skills) (Technical competencies):
- Training needs assessment methodologies.
- Instructional design and adult learning principles.
- Training delivery and facilitation techniques.
- Training evaluation and feedback mechanisms.
- Ability to deliver and sustain quality of work
- Project management and coordination.
- Budgeting and resource allocation.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and training-related software.
- Innovativeness and creativity
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent presentation and facilitation abilities.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Behavioural competencies:
- Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to Meet Deadlines and Responsiveness
- Willingness to accept responsibility
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work in impartial manner.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability prevents or cop with Problems፡-
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Interested applicants are invited to send non-returnable:
Application letter that explains why you fit for the post and updated CV, and Three work related referees;
Application letter & resume should be saved by full name of Applicants.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening.
Those who are interested can only apply through the attached link within 10 days from this announcement.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply!
More Information
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