Training Assistant at the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO)

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 of:

Job Title: Training Assistant

Location: Abuja

INSO Nigeria Country Office

• Since becoming registered in Nigeria, INSO has developed a strong country wide approach, supporting over 60 organisations working on Lake Chad Basin Crisis from all neighboring countries.
• The Coordination Office operates from Abuja overseeing two operational offices in Maiduguri (Nigeria) and in Maroua (Cameroon).
• Presently INSO is seeking an experienced individual to join our Training Department as Training Assistant, to be based in Abuja, with possible travels inside Nigeria.

Job Summary

• The primary aim of the position is to assist and support the training team in administration, logistics, finance, procurement and general management of the training programmes conducted in Nigeria.
• Our ideal candidate will be highly organized, have experience working with humanitarian organisations and training programmes, and be willing to learn.
• The candidate will be outgoing, motivated and self-directed, taking initiative when needed.
• Lastly, they should have a keen interest in INSO, the Nigerian context and a passion for capacity building of NGOs’ capacity.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist the training manager in the planning, budgeting, logistics, administration, and management of the training programme.
• Interface directly with internal support staff and stakeholders on all matters related to administration, logistics, finance, and procurement for training events.
• Manage day to day correspondence, reports, and other documents related to the training programme.
• Advertise training courses, compile and organise all trainee applications. 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.
• 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 programme and training sessions and provide support to operations where required.

Mandatory Requirements

• Post-Secondary Diploma in relevant field
• Efficient use of Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Excellent working knowledge of English (spoken and written)
• Demonstrable experience in administration, logistics, budgeting and procurement
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills; able to work independently
• Willingness to learn and ability to work in a fast paced, multi-cultural and close-knit team to deliver tangible results on a deadline
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with different kind of interlocutors

Preferred Characteristics:

• At least 1-year experience working with International NGOs
• Familiarity with the philosophy, priorities, and principles of humanitarian NGOs and NGO approaches to security. Field experience a plus
• Supervisory or training position
• Existing political, social, or historical knowledge of the region
• Fluent in Hausa
• Driving license

Application Closing Date
Friday, 31st May, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send the following below to: jobs@nga.ngosafety.org and ensure to reference 'INSO Training Assistant - Nigeria' should be included in the subject line of your email:

• Cover letter (2 page max) - specifying how you meet the mandatory requirements, your motivation in applying and what you hope to bring to INSO.
• Up to date CV (4 pages max).

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Please do not send any additional information (certificates, other writing samples, etc.) and keep the total size of your application under 2MB if possible.