Training and development officer

Background

Save the Children International's mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. The Agency opened its office in Armenia in 1993.

Job description

The position will serve as a TDO for Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (IDRR) Project. This person will work in close cooperation with Program Implementation and Member Service/ Program Development and Quality Units, be responsible for handling communication and working relations with the DRR representative in all provinces targeted by the project. TDO will be responsible for designing and organization of trainings and community based awareness raising activities, for coordinating implementation of DRR education component. The position requires intensive travel throughout the country.

The position is based in Yerevan with 50% field trips.

Job responsibilities

- Handle communication and working relations with DRR representatives in all target marzes. Develop training plans and calendar, provide guidance on the scope and monitor training activities including quality of trainings, timeliness and outcomes. Ensure proper documentation of community-based activities and trainings;
- Responsible for organization of all types of trainings; ensure timely preparation of all documents and contracts associated with conducting training, including TOR, contracts, schedules, Purchase Requests etc. Schedule and thoroughly oversee implementation of DRR education components; perform evaluations of the training, provide feedback to facilitators/ trainers, ensure that training results are properly documented;
- Support the IDRR Project Coordinator in Disaster Management Committees formulation in respective special schools and children care institutions in the total of 21;
- Provide practical and engaging methods and materials to teachers and caregivers to enable them to work appropriately in the inclusive DRR education/ preparation of children. Assist in development of educational media materials (animations) for children; pilot their use and refine for government use in the future. Develop age-appropriate DRR education materials for target children. Prepare (for further publishing) inclusive DRR materials and disseminate them with the relevant inclusive DRR stakeholders and duty bearers. Ensure target institutions' DRR lessons/ activities are designed for different student learning/abilities;
- Contribute to the development of annual reports to donors and authorities. Document child stories and cases using unified format, and make sure to include these cases and stories into annual reports. Responsible for development of program related success stories, photo stories and articles for SCI Armenia RO publications;
- Develop and deliver capacity building activities (mainly ToTs) for stakeholders, partners, etc.;
- Provide with an internal technical assistance both during program implementation and program development;
- Perform other tasks assigned by supervisor;
- During declared emergencies will act as Education Specialist (ES) and as member of the RO Emergency Response Team (ERT) providing specific support to the CO response in organizing education in emergencies for children. The ES should be familiar with Child Friendly Spaces benchmarks, as well as issues and treats associated with displaced, separated, armed and abused children, including children with special needs. S/he must be familiar with the SCI response priorities, Sphere Standards, and assist Protection Specialist (PS) to ensure high-quality response for children in emergencies.

Required qualifications

- Diploma or degree in social sciences, human rights, education, public administration or other related field;
- At least 2 years of work experience with international organization performing similar role. Work experience with EU-funded programs is a plus;
- Proven experience in planning, designing and implementation of donor-funded activities and programs;
- Experience in working with children with special needs (different type of disabilities) is preferable;
- Experience in development of inclusive educational materials for children is preferable;
- Knowledge and understanding of disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness is preferable;
- Ability to organize the events quickly and in a cost effective way;
- Experience in organizing events, conducting trainings, information sessions, and other capacity building activities;
- Good research, writing and editing skills;
- Basic knowledge and understanding of Armenia’s Inclusive Care System;
- Experience in working with State and marz level authorities is preferred;
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for stakeholders and colleagues. Capable of working both individually and as part of a team;
- Flexible, responsive, deadline oriented, willing to perform other duties, travel nationally and work irregular hours;
- Proficient in the use of MS Office (MS Word and Excel) and data processing;
- Excellent writing and presentation skills in English, Armenian and Russian languages.