Capacity Building Advisor at Centre for Community Development and Research Network (CCDRN)

Summary of Role

• The Capacity Building Advisor will be based at Kaduna office and function under the guidance and supervision of the Executive Director & Head of Program.
• S/he will lead the training and capacity building activities under the project and coordinate with the overall Project Team to accomplish the training objectives of project.

Essential Functions

• Training Strategy and Planning and roll-out
• Lead development of capacity building strategy for CCDRN activities detailing the approach, processes at each level, methodologies and quality assurance mechanism
• Facilitate development of the training plan including budget and logistics requirements as per timelines detailed in the project work-plan
• Undertake Training Needs Assessment, as and when needed
• Lead development and finalization of training material in consultation with subject matter experts and other team members, as required
• Lead in organizing the ToTs for block capacity building personnel and the master trainers
• Create an effective monitoring mechanism for tracking training progress and coverage of trainees and a training evaluation system
• Establish a quality assurance mechanism and ensure compliance as per established norms
• Facilitate documentation of the training activities
• Prepare, present and submit training reports as per project requirements
• Undertake other tasks, as assigned by the supervisor, for accomplishment of the project objectives.

Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of experience or Master’s Degree and 3 years’ experience or PhD and 1 year of experience.
• Innovation- Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives that result in improvement of CCDRN’s performance and meeting objectives, results.
• Accountability-Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high quality results for CCDRN’s success.
• Service Excellence-Knowledge of and ability to put into action donors/partners service concepts, processes and techniques to access internal and/or external client needs and expectations and meet or exceed those needs and expectations through providing excellent service directly or indirectly
• Effective Communication (Oral and Written)- Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
• Planning and Organizing- Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed upon strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; and monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.
• Interpersonal Relationships- Knowledge of and the ability to effectively interact within and across Divisions, Departments/Sub-offices in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Success Factors - Ideally s/he will have previous experience in working in large-scale emergency programs in insecure and conflict-affected contexts, including remote management and capacity development.