Youth Conservation Corps Trainer
Job Description
Title: Youth Conservation Corps Trainer
Company Name: US Forest Service Bangladesh Program
Vacancy: 1
Job Location: Cox's Bazar
Employment Status: Contractual
Educational Requirements:
∎ A Bachelor or an equivalent degree in Education, Management, Development, Natural Resources Management, Psychology, International Affairs or related discipline.
∎ Preferred: Master or an equivalent degree in Education, Management, Development, Natural Resources Management, Psychology, International Affairs or related discipline.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 5 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Period of Performance: Initially 1 Year; with the possibility of extension
∎ Base Location: Based in Cox`s Bazar, Bangladesh with regular travel to field sites
Job Responsibilities:
∎ The 'Youth Conservation Corps Trainer' will support the program with duties and responsibilities including, but not be limited to, the following:
∎ Training Management (90%)
∎ Coordinate, develop and facilitate interactive, experiential training, workshops and activities for YCC.
∎ Develop and design training curriculum, module, session plan and facilitation training on the area of youth leadership, entrepreneurship, environmental stewardship, skills and employability development.
∎ Conduct training need assessments for youth, partners and develop training programs.
∎ Coordinate and support the team from the trainee selection stage to alumni network follow up.
∎ Coordinate in the extra curriculum activities such as community activism, exposure trip and day observations with the youth participants and partner organizations.
∎ Ensure the day-to-day activity implementation of YCC training following the daily routine, micro plan and schedules.
∎ Oversee the resource person mapping for the different courses and sessions.
∎ Outreach, mobilize and onboard the external trainers from partner organizations and individual networks.
∎ Develop ToT and trainer orientation plan, module and facilitate the ToT with the external trainers.
∎ Coordinate and communicate with the trainers, guest lecturer and link them with the training and different YCC activities.
∎ Facilitate different indoor and outdoor activities and exercises following the daily routine as instructor.
∎ Ensure safe and healthy residential training environment by following organizational standards, rules and regulations.
∎ Design and conducts virtual training if needed during the lockdown of Covid-19 situation.
∎ Manage and monitor training evaluation process as well as reporting.
∎ Laying good examples by demonstrating the skills that are being taught.
∎ Critically examin the trainees' understanding and progress and making necessary adjustments to the program.
∎ Review and update training curriculum, modules, training records and participants database both manually and digitally.
∎ Identify the needs of trainers for training such as learning materials and equipment and ensure the supports.
∎ Initiate the requirements of logistical needs and ensure the procurements in collaboration with operation team.
∎ Work for branding, visibility and communication materials and message development for the YCC training and community activities.
∎ Oversee the organizational rules, regulations, guidelines and code of conduct at the training venue.
∎ Support to identify and manage the partnership for the YCC program in collaboration with YCC Advisor.
∎ Support to consultation and outreach in institutional internships and mentorship for employment opportunities to youth.
∎ Support to monitor the plan, activities, progress and capture the lesson learn from the YCC program.
∎ Collect and review attendance, datasheet, evaluation and other data related documents of the program.
∎ Maintain necessary documentation/ files, program data entry and records and provide periodic progress reports as necessary.
∎ Carry out any other related responsibilities as assigned by the office.
∎ Program Management (10%):
∎ Represent and promote YCC activities and Compass in different forums and events including but not limits to the USAID, Asia Pacific and other national and International Meeting.
∎ Prepare the budget for programs and initiate the procurement process with the support of finance and operations of Compass Project.
∎ Support to developing the YCC work plan, quarterly and annual report, budget and other operation related activities.
∎ Liaison with the members of the other component including Finance, Human Resources and Procurement.
∎ Work closely with MEL and Communications teams to assess the impact of partnerships, training, and capacity building activities.
Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 5 years of professional experience for working with youth in the classroom or other educational settings, at least 2-3 years as a trainer/instructor/facilitator - in youth development activities, especially with vulnerable or marginalized youth in Bangladesh are highly required.
∎ Proven experience on preparing training curriculum, module, session plan and learning materials are highly required.
∎ Experience of working on trainee management and residential capacity building programs in Bangladesh, preferably in the youth development, natural resource management and forestry fields.
∎ Prior experience of working with USAID or USG programs/projects will be preferred.
∎ Skills/Competencies:
∎ Ability to manage residential program.
∎ Proven ability to complete full training cycle (Training Needs Assessments, plan, Participant mobilizations, Trainer mobilizations, Training of Trainers (ToT) facilitations, Training coordination, Monitor, Training Evaluations and Trainee Follow up).
∎ Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods and techniques.
∎ Ability to develop strong networks within the youth development, forestry, and natural resources sectors in Bangladesh.
∎ Hands-on experience of managing residential training events and extra curriculum activities.
∎ Knowledge of instructional design theory and implementation.
∎ Adequate knowledge of learning management systems and delivery tools.
∎ Innovation, creativity with willingness to learn, and ability to manage multiple tasks independently.
∎ Must have proven teamwork capacity with a demonstrated track record of working with diverse team.
∎ Strives to keep job knowledge up to date through self-directed study and other means of learning.
∎ Excellent facilitation, consensus-building, organizational and interpersonal skills.
∎ Excellent written and oral communication skill.
∎ Demonstrated experience of working with a multi-cultural team.
∎ Experience using interactive experiential learning strategies, counseling and conflict resolution skills, and leadership strategies in culturally diverse settings with youth.
∎ High proficiency in relevant computer applications e.g. MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS- PowerPoint, and basic internet browsing skill.
∎ Strong leadership skills and able to work independently with minimum supervision and guidance.
∎ Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work/ task.
∎ Knowledge on documents and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches.
∎ Ability to generates new ideas and proposes new and more effective ways of doing things.
∎ Ability and interest in learning new tools to make evidence-based operational decisions.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 6 Sep 2021
Company Information:
∎ 29 Aug 2021
∎ US Forest Service Bangladesh Program
Category: NGO/Development
Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 6th Sep 2021
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