Capacity Building Specialist at RTI International

RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 4000 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy,energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as the first scientific organization in and center piece of the Research Triangle Park.

RTI International is implementing a five year USAID funded Leadership, Advocacy, Empowerment, and Development (LEAD) project in Nigeria, a project aimed at improving governance and service delivery at the local government level. These positions are open to residents of Nigeria only.

RTI is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Capacity Building Specialist

Location: Rivers

Job Description

• The Capacity Building Specialist will work with all the units for organization and implementation of LEAD State, LGA and Civil Society Capacity Building/ Training activities, workshops, conferences, and stakeholder meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all LEAD technical training/capacity building activities
• Oversee all logistical and coordination activities necessary for the conduct of LEAD capacity building and program events and activities.
• In collaboration with technical units, responsible for coordinating the design, organization and implementation of LEAD LGA and civil society capacity building! training activities, workshops, conferences, and stakeholder meetings;
• Coordinate the development of training modules, curriculum and workshop materials in collaboration of technical units
• Work closely with LGA Coordinators and technical staff to ensure implementation of activities are completed according stated timelines;
• Coordinate logistical arrangements for all field based program activities and events,
• Ensure monitoring is consistent with required results and provide written and verbal feedback to program management staff as needed.
• Facilitate collaboration with other USG assisted programs when training needs or activities overlap,
• Ensure that training and capacity building deliverables sufficiently and accurately meet the program training needs and respond to project indicators.
• Develop innovative training approaches that would meet program capacity building deliverables and demonstrate that learning has taken place.
• Overall responsibility for documenting all conducted capacity building activities and events.
• Coordinate post training mentoring and followup activities with technical units,
• Report and document impact of training/capacity building activities for knowledge management and M&E usage.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelors degree and 10 years or MA degree plus 6 years experience.
• Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, International Relations, Development Studies or related fields.
• Excellent coordination, organizational, and managerial skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent team player who works well independently.

Application Closing Date
27th April, 2014

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their cover letter and CV in reverse chronological order with position applied for as subject (including email and phone contact) to: info@lead.rti.org

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.