Job Profile: Training Officer – Harm Reduction, Kenya
Harm Reduction Program MdM Kenya
Place: Nairobi
Starting date: ASAP
Report to: Program Coordinator
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.
The present job description might be adapted according to the regional context and the uprising potential emergencies.
Training & Capacity Building:
- Support Program Coordinator 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 the Program Coordinator, 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 the Program Coordinator 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 the Program Coordinator in external communications related to the program and the production of a diverse range of information products (brochures, leaflets, videos…)
- Support the Program Coordinator 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.
Qualifications:
- At least 3 years’ experience in training and community mobilization activities
- A degree in the related field
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge and experience in training curriculum design, development, and delivery
- Non-judgmental 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 info@mdmfsomalia.org with the title: Harm Reduction Training Officer, Kenya by Thursday, 13th August 2015.
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