[Job Vacancy] Training Coordinator at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

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The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Training Coordinator

Location: KanoContract: 1-year renewable Contract

Duties

Coordinate training programs on the YAS project across four locations in collaboration with the Agrihub staff.
Coordinate knowledge transfer and skill development through interactive and participatory training methodologies for 10,000 youths within three (3) years.
Manage partnerships with regional partners and support activity implementation
Support the assessment of assigned region’s technical schools, colleges, and companies with the potential to employ youth, support surveys and data collection for studies, and help maintain the stakeholders’ database.
Responsible for on-the-ground monitoring of activities and reports to the Project Administrator.
Design and develop training programs that address the identified needs and align with sustainable agribusiness practices.
Develop training materials that are contextually relevant and accessible to the target beneficiaries.
Coordinate thorough assessments to identify the training needs of beneficiaries for appropriate training interventions and knowledge dissemination.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training sessions, collecting feedback for continuous improvement
Liaise with the Agribusiness Hub Managers to ensure that logistical requirements such as venues, transportation, and training materials are organized and managed effectively.
Coordinate training report writing for submission to the donor.
Oversee the intervention programs of WATEA project as the Regional Focal Point (RFP) in the States assigned and ensure regular reporting.
Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

B.Sc / HND in Agricultural Science, Agricultural Extension, Rural Development or other related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:The ideal candidate must:

Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
Have the ability to work with little or no supervision.
Have the ability to use basic Microsoft software (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint).
Have strong multi-tasking abilities and problem-solving skills.
Have proven experience as an executive assistant or other relevant administrative support experience.

BenefitsWe offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply