Médecins du Monde Training & Capacity Building Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Training & Capacity Building Officer

Programme: Harm Reduction Program MdM Kenya
 

Place: Nairobi
 

Starting date: ASAP
 

Report to: Program Coordinator
 

In collaboration with: Program Coordinator, Medical Coordinator, Data Clerk

Context of the Mission: Médecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organisation whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. 

It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care. 

Tasks and Responsibilities

Training & Capacity Building:

• Support Coordinators in the development of the capacity building component of the program: developing training plans, training methods, training topics/modules, etc.
• In collaboration with Coordinators, develop training/sensitization modules for participants in English and Swahili
• In collaboration with Program Coordinator and other colleagues, assess training needs of participants and stakeholders
• Deliver training sessions to MdM staff, PWUD (including peer educators), volunteers, interns and other stakeholders (such as medical staff, police, NGO staff, religious & administrative leaders, etc.)
• In collaboration with Coordinators and Data Clerk, develop pre and post-training questionnaires and evaluation forms for training sessions and analyse results of those tools
• Write reports on each training session
• Stay informed on protocols, guidelines and all relevant information related to the program
• Contribute to the development of IEC materials for PWUD
• Coordinate all aspects of the coordination of yearly training calendar
• Support coordinators in promoting MdM training offer, preparing brochures, mapping training offers of other institutions in the same field and streamlining the training curriculum, exchange experience with trainers from other institutions, etc.
• Support Coordinators in external communications related to the program and the production of a diverse range of information products (brochures, leaflets, videos…)
• Support Coordinators in developing a training guide, contributing to MdM transversal training program, developing information resources (library) for stakeholders.
• Responsible for the logistics of training sessions (invitations, training materials, refreshments, etc.)
• Any other tasks as requested by Program Coordinator

The Training & Capacity Building Officer will be responsible for training and capacity building around the issues of Harm Reduction. 

The position will require excellent facilitation skills, organizational skills, and the confidence to work with a variety of people from different partner organizations

Skills & Competencies:

Essential:

• At least 3 years’ experience in training and community mobilization activities
• A degree in any related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge and experience in training curriculum design, development, and delivery
• Non-judgemental attitude
• Fluent in Swahili and English
• Familiarity with current technology: computers, networks and software, including Windows XP Professional programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook and databases
• Exceptional writing, editing, and oral communications skills in English

Desirable:

• Prior knowledge of harm reduction programmes
• Experience with event coordination
• Familiarity with marginalized populations and established commitment to cultural diversity and cultural competence is essential.

If you believe you are the ideal candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV to the following email address recruitement.mdm@gmail.com with the title: Harm Reduction Training Officer, Kenya by Friday, 7th November 2014. 

Only shortlisted applicant will be contacted.

No application will be considered after the closing date as well as any application received by phone or in our office.

MDM is an equal employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.