Reference number: 202568
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a
Training and Development Officer- AWARD (Internal Vacancy)
Overview To provide support to the Senior Training Officers in the coordination of AWARD’s planned virtual and in person courses, ensuring the smooth planning, delivery and follow-up of high-quality training activities, with a focus on anglophone participants and specific deliverables.
Duties and responsibilities
1. AWARD Training Activities Coordination:
Seamlessly coordinate AWARD training activities for its fellowship programs and partner institutions in fulfilment of AWARD’s mandate by undertaking the following: -
Timely planning, scheduling, and execution of courses as per the AWARD workplan.
Course materials are prepared according to AWARD’s training standards.
Training venue requirements outlined and shared with operations and other relevant units.
Effectively communicate with participants regarding course schedules, course requirements, pre-course activities, deadlines and monitor progress.
Administer course assessments, monitor progress and generate reports.
Provide support during actual delivery by ensuring training tools and equipment are working and; trainers and participants’ needs are addressed.
Maintain accurate records of training attendance, completion, training and evaluation reports.
Attend inter-unit meetings supporting training deliveries.
2. Curriculum and Content development:
Actively participate in planning and design of curriculum for in person and virtual AWARD courses by undertaking the following: -
Together with subject matter experts, participate in the design, development, reviews and updates of the AWARD courses curriculum and content.
Ensure course content accuracy, relevance, and alignment with AWARD training standards.
Format and edit learning materials such as pre-course activities, workbooks, handouts, and related learning aids for consistency, clarity and adherence to AWARD training standards.
Enhance learning by sourcing for relevant interactive learning tools, and digital resources.
Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of curriculum through learner feedback and performance data.
Analyze course feedback and evaluations, provide feedback/reports to training partners, and to AWARD.
Monitor emerging trends in agricultural research and development, instructional design, and learning technology.
3. Trainers and Resource Persons Management:
Manage the contracts and terms of reference of AWARD Trainers and other resource persons in compliance with ICRAF and AWARD guidelines by undertaking the following: -
Support the recruitment and onboarding of trainers and other resource persons.
Maintain and update trainer’s database, areas of expertise and qualifications matrix.
Actively participate in the allocation of trainers to various training activities as per AWARD’s workplan.
Help prepare training budgets related to trainers’ consultation fees.
Assist in drafting, reviewing, and processing trainer contracts, service agreements, and TORs.
Ensure all trainer contracts are signed and filed in the designated folders.
Track contract timelines, expiration dates, and renewals of training service providers.
Ensure compliance with HR, procurement, or donor-related requirements.