Training Officer

The Information Management Preparedness and Coordination Training (IMPACT) is OCHA’s flagship training for field information management staff. Since IMPACT was piloted in 2015, more than 200 information management staff from OCHA, cluster agencies and standby partners have completed the blended programme. IMPACT equips information management staff to deliver predictable, credible and consistent information products and services using an innovative training methodology, including small-group technical ‘kiosks’ and a day-long mentored simulation. The content, materials and methodology of IMPACT are reviewed each year to ensure the training stays current with evolving policy and practice, with changes incorporated into the IMPACT training handbook.

With IMPACT entering its sixth year in 2020, the Training Officer will conduct an independent review of the training programme and work with OCHA staff to do a comprehensive update of the training methodology and associated resources. The Training Officer will complete the review ahead of the 2020 IMPACT training, which will take place from 20 to 26 April 2020, be a key member of the facilitation team at the event, and update the handbook following completion of the 2020 training.

The section also runs other training events, including an annual community of practice workshop (COPE), and provides content, resources and facilitators for other OCHA-run training events so they include an information management element that is consistent across the organization and reinforces key messages and learning outcomes.  The Training Officer will also review the IM element of several other trainings and incorporate material from the review of IMPACT into these other events.

Location and duration

The consultant can be home-based with occasional travel to Europe, including from 19-26 April in Norway for IMPACT. The contract will involve up to 100 days of work over a 12-month period based on needs in the section and branch. Consultant will need to be available for 4-5 weeks in March and April for IMPACT but other portions of the TOR can be conducted later in the year. 

• Lead the review of previous IMPACT training and learning methodology and incorporate make recommendations for changes to the 2020 training. 

• Review pre-course material and make recommendations for modification for 2020 training.

• Provide recommendations for pre and post course testing ensuring that teaching/learning process to assess candidate capacities are met.

• Create clear session plans with objectives and notes for content delivery for all sessions and support the creation of simplified lesson plans for all kiosks.  

• Update the facilitator handbook for all sessions and exercises that clearly link learning objectives to tasks and overall outcomes.

• Review the simulation and recommend improvements to ensure that there are clear links between all session and kiosk learning objectives.  

• Assist in the selection of candidates for the training.

• Facilitate the one-week training including on-site support.

• Create post training report with recommendations for modification for 2021 IMPACT.

• Integrate new materials on information management into other OCHA training and induction modules, including CAIM, ATAHS, UNDAC, COSP, PREP and HCFP

• Support other training activities in the section and the branch.

• Support in the development of a lighter version of the training that can be conducted by 2-4 facilitators and can be translated into French and Spanish.

Education

• Advanced University degree in adult learning, education, information management, social science or similar field.

• First-level University degree with additional two (2) years of relevant experience can be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University degree.

Work Experience 

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the development, implementation and facilitation of adult learning programs/trainings. 

• Demonstrated experience in training and development including knowledge of adult learning theories and methods. 

• Experience in designing, monitoring and coordinating training including program planning, development and review.  

• Experience working with the humanitarian emergency or development sector, or other relevant international experience.  

• Experience in disaster management, humanitarian assistance or international development is desirable.  

• Experience in simulation-based learning methods is desirable.

• Understanding of the work of the UN agencies and the practical considerations of field deployments is desirable.  

Languages

• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.  

• Knowledge of other UN language desirable.

Contract type: ICA Contract level: IICA-2/ICSC-10
Contract duration: 100 working days over 12 months
Duty Station: Homebased with occasional travel to Europe

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