Syria – Field Training Officer (Idlib, Aleppo, Rif Damascus) - (Syrian nationals only)

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Syria – Field Training Officer (Idlib, Aleppo, Rif Damascus)

(Syrian nationals only)

Syria – Field Training Officer

(Syrian nationals only)

Position Location: Syria (Idlib, Aleppo, Rif Damascus)

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Capacity Development Manager, and in close coordination with the Senior Program Manager and Capacity Development Coordinator, the Field Training Officer is responsible for coordinating all capacity development related activities with council advisors and council representatives directly by attending and organizing skills-building seminars organized in Syria, meeting with partner council representatives and other program partners. The Field Training Officer meets with council advisors and council representatives to better understand program impacts, obtain information about impact and quality of provided capacity development assistance, determine council needs for capacity development, propose ideas for capacity development activities, assist in preparations for trainings and workshops, and provide overall assistance to help guide the capacity development segment of the program in the desired direction. In addition to these core tasks, the Field Training               

Officer may be requested to conduct other program related activities, support the work of Field Officer and/or Field Monitors, and respond to ad hoc program requirements. The position is based in Syria with frequent travel within Syria.

Reporting & Supervision:

This position will report to the Capacity Development Manager

Primary Responsibilities:

Program:

• Coordinate and attend capacity development workshops and training organized by council advisors and directly by the program with partner local and provincial councils within assigned provinces;
• Assist in preparations for training if conducted by the program directly and provide help to council advisors in organization of training workshops if and when requested;
• Identify appropriate locations for organization of workshops and seminars via distance learning platform, ensuring identified locations meet technical and other criteria and requirements;
• Provide monthly report with observations about program impacts, potential new program areas, and program challenges;
• Assist in development of RFQs for training venues and other capacity development related activities;
• Assist with distribution of training materials, including before training questionnaires, ensuring all training participants fill the questionnaires and evaluations and return them back;
• Draft daily training updates/reports along with a final workshop report and submit reports to Capacity Development Manager and Senior Program Manager;
• Conduct regular meetings with partner council representatives to seek inputs about impacts of provided capacity development assistance and obtain other relevant information relevant for overall program;
• Assist council advisors in conducting periodic training needs assessments within partner local councils;
• Assist council advisors in conducting periodic council capacity assessments;
• Conduct regular meetings with council advisors embedded in partner councils within assigned province;
• Conduct other activities, as directed by the direct supervisor, DCOP-P and Capacity Development Manager

Secondary Responsibilities (As Directed)

M&E Support:

• Assist the Field Monitors in implementation of M&E activities, as needed;
• During visits to partner councils, collects ideas for projects, capacity development requirements and gather participant contact information for vetting;
• Managing and allocating program resources appropriately
• Strictly apply all program required expense documentation and reporting for time in Syria, including developing draft travel and work plans prior to each deployment to Syria.
• Support the Capacity Development Manager in monitoring and reporting all capacity development activities organized inside Syria;
• Submit regular time sheets and travel expense reports for program-related costs to ensure timely reporting of program operational expenses

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with local councils, civil society organizations or other community-centered work;
• Previous experience in organization of events including training workshops;
• Demonstrable experience working independently and taking initiative;
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including speaking, writing and analysis skills;
• Native written and spoken Arabic;
• Able and willing to travel throughout opposition-held areas of Syria, including parts of Idlib, Aleppo and/or Rif Damascus Governorates; travel to other governorates will occur as conditions allow.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent knowledge of English language is a plus;
• Experience in delivering seminars and workshops.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send complete CV and cover letter to application.int@gmail.com. Please include the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line.