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:
[email protected] 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.