ICRC Learning Facilitator Job in Kenya Oct/Nov 2017

Oct/Nov 2017 ICRC Learning Facilitator Job opening in Kenya

Learning Facilitator Employment Position

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Jobs opportunity Oct/Nov 2017

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Employment Opportunity: Learning Facilitator

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.

It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.

The ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi co-ordinates the institution’s humanitarian activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti. It also runs regional specialist units that provide support and expertise to the ICRC’s delegations in Africa.

Can you captivate an audience?

Do you have what it takes to keep participants spellbound?

Are you our new Learning Facilitator?

(Open to Kenyan Nationals only)

The Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking to fill two full-time learning facilitator positions as soon as possible.

Under the supervision of the Head of the Learning and Development Unit for Africa, the trainer facilitates in-house staff training courses in Kenya and throughout Africa, both independently and in cooperation with other trainers of the unit.

Main duties and responsibilities

Delivers training courses covering staff induction, team management and leadership, communication, and other relevant topics
Training and support of trainers and training relays
Engages in participant follow up before and after Face-to-Face training sessions
Develops course content in accordance with learning and development module designs
Conducts Learning Needs Analysis
Reporting for courses animated or co-animated

Minimum required knowledge and experience

Excellent communication skills in English, including public speaking, presentation skills and drafting of complex texts; ability to deliver training courses in French a major asset
Minimum 5 years’ experience/training in public speaking/acting/anchoring will be an important asset
Training experience is an important asset; strong willingness to further develop training competences
Experience in team leadership and management
University degree is desired, but not exclusively, in Communication, Acting/Drama, Education, Business, Psychology, etc.
Strong intercultural skills: openness to and tolerance of different cultures, religions and opinions
Fluent command of spoken and written English; other languages, especially French, are a major asset
International experience is a definite asset
Very good computer skills
Ability to manage groups in an efficient and friendly manner
Highly motivated individual with the desire to make a difference
Available for frequent travel in the region and beyond, including irregular working hours

How to Apply

Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application to:

Human Resource Office

at the e-mail address; nai_hrrec_services@icrc.org

before 8th November, 2017

(indicate the position title in the subject line).

Please include: detailed Curriculum Vitae and motivation letter, copies of relevant certificates, current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees.

NB: ONLY EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED

The ICRC does not charge a fee at any single stage of the recruitment process