Consultant: Training Facilitator
Assignment: Training facilitator for the delivery of two 1,5 day in-person workshops in Kyiv (with max. 30 participants per workshop)
Reports to: Senior Trainer from ACAPS Training Unit
Travel: available for a total of 4 days in Kyiv (ACAPS will cover any travel and accommodation costs if needed)
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Duration & contract type: 2 months; available on request (flexible) for the workshop preparation (remote) and available a total of 4 days for the in-person workshop delivery in the week of March 17th-21st Total amount of work is estimated to be no more than 10 working days.
Payment: Monthly invoice and timesheet with actual number of hours.
Start and end date: February 17th – March 31st
Submit your application including a CV and Cover Letter in English. Include your daily rate plus any supporting documents of past projects that are similar in scope.
About ACAPS
ACAPS 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:
Independent analysis to support evidence-based decision making for humanitarian operations. Deployment of experts to support assessments and analysis in crisis. 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.Ukraine Analysis Hub
The ACAPS Ukraine Analysis Hub (UAH) has been monitoring the conflict in Ukraine and producing timely, independent, and high-quality analytical products on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and the region since March 2022. Since its inception, the UAH has delivered a comprehensive set of analytical products, including in-depth analytical reports and datasets, using secondary data complemented with primary data gathered through interviews with its expert network of contacts in Ukraine and the region.
The project also seeks to bolster analytical and assessment capabilities in Ukraine, through mentoring and technical support to Ukrainian civil society.
Consultancy assignment background
ACAPS aims to meaningfully increase the capacity of the humanitarian sector in Ukraine to produce impactful analysis and better evidence for decision-making. For this we are launching a 6-week training course on the basics of humanitarian analysis, where humanitarians will develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to provide quality analysis.
The course will begin on February 10th. The majority of the course will be held online through self-paced modules in Ukrainian. The self-paced modules will be complemented by two live facilitated sessions delivered by the ACAPS Training Unit with simultaneous translation into Ukrainian[1].
During the week of March 17th, the course will end with a 1,5 day in-person workshop in Kyiv, which will be delivered twice. The same content will be delivered to two different groups of up to 30 participants (a total of 60 participants), who will all have completed the online modules beforehand. The Training Facilitator will play a pivotal role in the in-person workshops, running the in-person sessions, interacting directly with the learners and facilitating discussion and/or group work.
Objectives and scope of work
Objectives
To deliver the contents of the training programme and curriculum. To support the continued development and evaluation of the training materials. To lead on the delivery of the two in-person workshops.Scope of work
Facilitators will:
Work directly with groups of up to 30 learners at a time. Deliver in Ukrainian the two in-person workshops (1,5 days each, delivered consecutively) designed by the ACAPS Training Unit. You will be trained in the analytical approach of ACAPS and will be coached on the workshop content delivery and management. Coordinate with the ACAPS Ukraine Analysis Hub on questions regarding the logistics of the workshops We are looking to have two Ukrainian-speaking facilitators that can work together and deliver the final in-person workshops. The coaching from the ACAPS Training Unit will be delivered online in English, so a stable internet connection and working knowledge of English are required before the in-person workshops.The position will require an estimated total of 8 days of work during the consultancy period. This includes 4 days to deliver the in-person workshops and an estimated total equivalent of 4 days spread out over February-March for the workshop preparation and evaluation.
Operate 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 ACAPS values live in the way we manage our teams, create our content and engage with stakeholders.
NRC, as the contracting body, is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
[1] These training components do not fall within the scope of work advertised for this role.
Role and responsibilities
Specific responsibilities
Acquire and understand the course content and learning objectives to provide effective coaching and feedback to learners. Facilitate 2 consecutive 1,5-day training workshops for a total of 60 participants (up to 30 participants per workshop) Evaluate the effectiveness of facilitation methods and make improvements as needed. Collaborate with other facilitators, and the Senior Trainer to identify opportunities to improve the delivery and effectiveness of the course content. Critical interfaces Closely work with the Senior Trainer and other facilitators Closely work with UAH Civil Society Adviser and National Communications Officer regarding the logistics of the training Closely support training participants as a training facilitator and coachThe Project Progress plan or Schedule of deliverables Expected deliverable Frequency
Complete pre-course trainings for facilitators, including:
Training on ACAPS methodologies in humanitarian analysis. Training on the course management and content delivery.Ad hoc, between February-March. Deliver pre-prepared sessions in person to a group of 30 participants; facilitate discussions and group work effectively. 4 days in the week of March 17th, final dates to be confirmed
Engage in feedback and evaluation:
Provide feedback on the course content, delivery and suggest areas for improvement.One-time session after the in-person training (by March 31st)
Competencies
Generic competencies
Proven experience in the delivery of engaging trainings and workshops in a humanitarian setting. Experience in humanitarian analysis and needs assessments is an advantage. Experience in delivering engaging learning activities to a diverse audience. Flexibility and creativity in realising goals of a project. Demonstrated capacity to actively learn. Fluent written and oral communication skills in Ukrainian and in English. Knowledge of standard ICT office support tools.Specific competencies
Excellent time management skills and ability to organize multiple, simultaneous tasks, and deliver results within a specified period. Outstanding coordination, communication, and inter-personal skills, including capacity to persuade and influence others, convey information effectively, as well as adjust actions in relation to others' actions. Attention to detail. Demonstrated problem solving skills and results oriented approach. Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.Behavioural competencies
Communicating with impact and respect Working with people Active Listening Deciding and Initiating Action Adapting and Responding to Change Adhering to Principles and Values