The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.
In collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), the American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for:
Job Title: Training Coordinator
Locations: Maiduguri & Mubi (Choose your Preferred Location)
Department: Atiku Center (Livelihoods Intervention Project)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment (Temporary)
Duration: Six (6) Months
Summary of Position
- The Training Coordinator will develop, implement, resource and deliver training programs for varying levels of the livelihood intervention project employees.
- Also, consult with line managers and supervisors in the project to assess training needs and develop programs that match these needs while continually evaluate procedures to monitor and analyze course effectiveness and update curriculum as needed.
- H/She will also coordinate, administer and deliver training programs with a view to ensuring that the livelihood intervention project impacts positively in its key responsibility of addressing the humanitarian challenges faced by the its host community.
Position Requirements
- B.Sc/BA/HND from a recognized tertiary institution required.
- Must possess five (5) years’ work experience which must entail training or teaching experience and also working in a livelihood intervention setting.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Proficiency in a second language is a plus.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary to produce and deliver quality training programs
Other Requirements, Abilities for the Position:
- Good understanding of the challenge and significance of building a new Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Development center
- Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office Programs is required.
- Ability to communicate professionally with all levels of the livelihood intervention project
- Leadership skills to effectively direct trainees while in a class environment and ability to properly evaluate comprehension and application of the subject material.
- The position requires initiative, motivation, creativity and the ability to understand many areas of expertise.
- Ability to function independently in a multi-task environment as well as part of a team.
Other requirements
- To commit to uphold project’s values, demonstrating them in day to day duties
- To comply with livelihood’s policy and practice requirements as outlined in the Staff Handbook including Health & Safety, Adult Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures
Description of Benefits
- Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.
Application Closing Date
10th April, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resumes, Cover Letters and References to:
[email protected]
Note
- The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- This position is a local position and is open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.