Training Assistant at International NGO Safety Organisation

International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) – Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is a British charity that supports the safety of aid workers by establishing safety coordination platforms in insecure contexts. INSO provides registered NGOs with a range of free services including real-time incident tracking, analytical reports, safety related data and mapping, crisis management support, staff orientations and training.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Training Assistant

Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time

Overall Purpose of Role

• Provide support to Training team in the delivery of all trainings as directed.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the training manager in the planning, budgeting, logistics, administration, and management of the training programme.
• Manage day to day correspondence, reports, and other documents related to the training program.
• Responsible for procurement of services for training packages and delivery to include consultants; venues; flights; accommodation; catering and vehicles.
• Responsible for management of all training equipment and aids to include maintenance, serviceability, safe storage, safe transport, inventory, and accountability.
• Prepare attendance rosters and assist in the planning & preparation for courses under the supervision of the training manager.
• Manage and maintain an inventory of serviceable training supplies, materials, and equipment, including safe storage and accountability.
• Manage and maintain all training records, certificates, and data bases.
• Assist in the preparation, compilation, recording and filing of post-training reports and evaluations with lessons learned and analysis.
• Assist the training manager in the day to day running of the country program and training sessions and provide support to operations where required.
• Responsible for the procurement, selection, design and creation of training aids, classroom learning resources and other equipment.
• Any other reasonable duty as requested by line management.

Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Post-Secondary Diploma or equivalent relevant and practical experience.
• Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably with NGOs.
• Excellent oral expression.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Experience with using Microsoft Office Tools.

Nice to Have:

• Mastery of other national languages.
• Experience in administration, logistics, budgeting, and procurement.
• Experience working in adult learning.

Personal Attributes:

• Confidentiality, integrity, and a sense of conflict-of-interest prevention.
• Effective communicator.
• Capacity to work in multicultural environments.
• Self-motivation, courtesy, and humility.
• Team spirit and good management of interpersonal relationships.
• Know how to plan and organize your work.
• Be flexible, dynamic, know how to propose initiatives.
• Be able to work under pressure.

INSO’s Safeguarding Policy

• INSO is fully committed to safe recruitment, selection and vetting of all potential new staff, trustees and volunteers and we will ensure rigorous compliance with our Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policy throughout the recruitment process.

Terms & Conditions:

• This is a full-time position based in Abuja, Nigeria, with possible travels within the country. You will report to the Training Manager.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: jobs@nga.ngosafety.org using “Training Assistant” as the subject of the mail.

Applications should be in English and include:

• Updated CV
• A one-page cover letter detailing why you are interested in working for INSO and how your qualifications align specifically with the competencies required for the role.

Note

• Please do not send any additional information
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline 4th March, 2024.