Training Officer (Atiku Center) at the American University of Nigeria

Location: Bama Centre-Maiduguri, Borno State
Department: Atiku Center - Programs.
Duration: 1 (One) Year
Employment Status: Full Time (Project)

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure beneficiaries are screened, selected and verified through use of developed targeting criteria in operational areas.
• Provide livelihood guidance, on an individual or group basis, to increase beneficiaries’ awareness of different business options based on market assessment and beneficiary interests.
• Provide information to beneficiaries about livelihood and business development opportunities.
• Organize small business training and business planning activities with beneficiaries
• Provide information to beneficiaries on skills trainings, market opportunities, and small enterprise creation.
• Assist beneficiaries in the establishment of home gardens/poultry production and continued support throughout the project timeframe.
• Facilitate the implementation of Cash Transfer programmes and funds for Work
• Support in trainings of PoCs and other events related to the project.
• Establish linkages to adult learning institutions and refer beneficiaries to selected courses.
• Provide administrative support if required.
• Submit weekly reports and contribute to compilation of the monthly report and submit to the Supervisor.

Position Requirements

• University degree or advanced training/ course in Business Administration, Sociology, Social Work, International Affairs, Humanitarian or related field
• Experience in Livelihood Programming and trainings.
• An understanding of humanitarian/civil society issues in the country and the region.
• 1-2 years working experience, in the field of business and/or livelihood programs is required.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
• Previous working experience with humanitarian agencies
• Experience working with displaced populations.
• Experience with case management protocols desirable
• Must be flexible and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good supervision skills and report writing.
• Willingness and ability to travel to field locations regularly and sometimes on short notice

Description of Benefits

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.