Training Officer

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Overview of Position

• The Disarmament, Demobilization & Reintegration (DDR) program for Ethiopia was initiated as a crucial step towards implementing the peace agreement signed between the government of Ethiopia & the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) on the 2nd of November 2022 in South Africa.
• For the implementation of DDR in Ethiopia, the National Rehabilitation Commission (NRC) was established with the council of minister regulation number 525 / 2022 & with amended regulation number 541 / 2023 of the federal democratic republic of Ethiopia. The core mission of the commission is the stabilization of the society & recovery of the economy for sustainable peace & enhancing human security through designing, planning & implementing demobilization & sustainable reintegration of more than 370 thousand former combatants into civilian life across seven regions of Ethiopia.
• Under the overall direction of the Training Senior Officer is responsible for the direct delivery of training programs for ex combatants as part of the DDR process. The Training Officer also manages the budget for training programs & evaluates the effectiveness of training after it has been delivered.

Role Objectives

• Facilitate training sessions, workshops & seminars to engage ex combatants & enhance their skills & also ensure the effective implementation of training curricula designed by the Training Advisor.
• Maintain accurate records of participant attendance, progress & feedback during training sessions.
• Organize community events to promote understanding & acceptance of ex combatants.
• Collect & analyse feedback from participants to assess satisfaction & the effectiveness of training programs.
• Identify & address any issues or conflicts that arise during training sessions, providing necessary support.
• Work closely with the Training Advisor & community stakeholders to enhance training initiatives.
• Create training materials & resources that are culturally relevant & accessible.
• Gather feedback from training participants to continuously improve training programs.
• Prepare reports on training outcomes & provide recommendations for future training activities.

Project Reporting

• This role works under the overall direction of the Training Senior Officer.

Key Competencies

• Graduate degree in education, social work, psychology or a related field.
• At least 6 years (with a high school diploma) or 3 years (with a bachelor’s degree) of professional experience in designing & delivering training programs.
• Experience in adult learning methodologies, curriculum development & training needs assessment.
• Good understanding of conflict resolution, peacebuilding, disarmament, demobilization & reintegration processes.
• Strong facilitation & presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills.
• Ability to use technology & software to develop & deliver training content.
• Ability to work in a multicultural & diverse environment.
• Fluency in English & Amharic if required.

Team Management

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further Information

• Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this role.