Title: Associate Consultants
Introduction:
Indepth Research Services -IRES is an international training / capacity building and consultancy organization offering technical training and education services designed for individuals, and organizations working in the Agriculture, Climate change and Environment; Disaster management; Education; Food and Nutrition; Health; Humanitarian relief; Logistics and Telecommunication; Recovery and Reconstruction; Safety and Security; Water sanitation and hygiene sectors .
Since commencing our operations in 2003, we have continued to provide high quality, cost effective service to our clients in Africa and around the Globe. we run a number of training and capacity building events for our clients ranging scheduled courses to tailor-made training programs and consultancies in the in the areas of Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation; Research, Data Management & Statistics; Agriculture , Food Security and Livelihoods; Geospatial Information Systems & Earth Management; Governance , Leadership and Management; ICT4D & Mobile Technologies and International Development and Policy Analysis.
We are currently seeking suitable candidates to fill in position(s) as Associate / Consultants Trainers to work on a partnership/Revenue sharing or needs/consultancy basics.
For detailed explanation, see:
http://indepthresearch.org/aboutus/consultantstrainers
We are looking for skilled and committed trainers and facilitators with passion about capacity building at all levels of a humanitarian/development organization, delivering innovative learning and development activities, with varied backgrounds, profiles and experience, able to integrate into a dynamic team and have a strong eye for detail.
The categories of Training are detailed below.
Category 1: Projects & Programmes Management
Advanced Project Management
Advanced Ms Project and other Project Management Software
PRINCE certification Training
PMI certification Training
Category 2: Monitoring & Development Evaluation
Monitoring and Evaluation of Programmes
Performance Management
Developing Frameworks
Value for Money Analysis
Developing Theories of change
Participatory M&E
Measurement and Survey design
Quantitative Data analysis for M&E
Qualitative Data Analysis for M&E
Data Quality, Demand and Use
Data Visualisation
Impact Evaluation and Impact Assessment
Organizational Development
Advanced use of STATA, SPSS and R for M&E
Advanced use of Advanced Ms Excel for M&E
Advanced use of NVIVO, Atlas –ti for M&E
Specialized knowledge in M&E for (NGO Sector, Agriculture, Health, Food Security, Governance, Disaster Management, Nutrition)
Category 3: Research, Data Management & Statistics
Data Collection & Processing Techniques
Mobile data collection
Research Methods
Qualitative Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Mixed Method Analysis
Participatory Action Research
Research with Children and Young People
Research with PWD
Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Econometrics
Advanced use of STATA, SPSS, E-Views, OS Metrics, and R
Advanced use of Advanced Ms Excel
Advanced use of NVIVO, Atlas –ti
Advanced use of CsPro, ODK
Category 4: Public Sector Statistics
Labour Force Statistics
Education Statistics
Wholesale and Retail Trade Statistics
Tourism Statistics
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Statistics
Banking, Insurance and Financial Statistics
Energy statistics
Crime statistics
Public Finance Statistics
National Accounts
Building and construction statistics
Transport and Communication Statistics
Index Numbers and Economic Statistics
Prices Statistics and Index Numbers
Gender Statistics
Population, Demography and Vital Statistics
Category 5:Agriculture, Development, Food Security and Livelihoods
Agriculture Extension
Agribusiness, Agricultural markets and market facilitations
Farmer organization support
Farm inputs
Gender and Agriculture
Irrigated agriculture
Livestock Production
Monitoring and evaluation of agriculture programmes
Policy and advocacy
Post harvest management
Pest and Disease Management
Precision agriculture (PA)
Soil Health
Land Tenure
Small holder farming
Water policy and Climate Change
Research for Agriculture
Food Security, Nutrition and Livelihoods
Research in Food and Nutrition Security
Livelihoods Analysis
Food Security and Nutrition Survey and Assessment
Climate Change Disaster Risk Management
Category 6: Geospatial Information Systems & Earth Observation
Geographical Information Systems
Remote Sensing
Advanced Geo-Database Development, Web GIS and Google Maps API
Advanced use of Open Source GIS and Remote Sensing Software (Quantum GIS, SAGA, CartoDB)
Advanced use of Enterprise GIS and Remote Sensing Software (ArccGIS, ENVI)
Advanced PostgreSQL and Post GIS
Application of GIS and Remote Sensing for one area or a combination of area (Governance, Health, Disaster Risk Management, WASH, Transportation, Logistics and Distributions , Populations, Economics and Business , Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Food Security, Education, Governance, Environmental Impact Assessment, Mining and Geology, Environment, Natural Resources Management and Energy)
Category 7: ICT4D & Modern Technologies
Applied Computer Literacy and Office Management
Computer and Information Security
System and Network Administration
Database Design, Development & Management
Web Web Design, Publishing and Development
Software Development and Customization
Mobile Applications Development
Microsoft Office Applications (Advanced Excel, VBA, Advanced Access, Advanced PowerPoint and others)
Software Development & Customization
e-Learning Platform Development (Moodle and Others)
E-Learning Content Development
Advanced Linux for System and Network Administration
Advanced knowledge of MySQL, Javascript, PHP, CSS and other tools
Graphic Design (Photoshop, Illustrator, 3-D Graphics, Animations and others)
Content Management Systems (Drupal, Joomla, Typo3 and others)
Dreamweaver
ICT4D for (Research and data management, Agriculture and Rural Development, Trade, Micro-Finance, Local Broadcasting, Governance, Health, Education)
Category 8: Governance, Leadership and Management
Leadership & Management
Financial Management
Public Participation and Engagement
Public Service Management
Health Systems Management
Category 9: Humanitarian work
Knowledge Management
Organization Development and design
Disaster Management
Protection and human rights
Gender Equality and women empowerment
Post conflict reconstruction and development
Advocacy
Associate trainers are expected toDevelop in-depth knowledge about business development practices, marketing activities, prospective clients and industry trends.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Development of Training programmes and facilitation materials for the training area preferred
· Facilitation of training
· Developing Technical proposal for consultancies
Academic Qualifications:
Skills Required
· Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail.
· Efficient, highly effective work-ethic: ability to work in a fast-paced environment, ability to learn quickly.
· Ability to proactively seek out new business opportunities with clients as well as other potential companies and agencies to expand IRES’s leadership and impact throughout the region. Lead the writing of proposals with the business development team for recommended advisory support.
· Ability to write concept papers, technical proposals, marketing materials, presentations, and relevant materials
· Ability to work well individually, within a team, and leading a team to deliver exceptional results
· Idealistic, Hands on and high problem solving abilities
· Showcase enthusiasm and a passion for Training and capacity building in the preferred area
Qualification and experience:
A Minimum of a master degree in the preferred area
Experience working in the NGO sector
Above 30 years of Age
At least four years’ experience in design, implementation and evaluation of trainings
Demonstrated experience in designing, and facilitating individual and group trainings
Experience in using a variety of training methods based on adult learning principles
Oral and Written fluency in English. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Adult Learning Cycle
Previous experience working with NGOs/institutions of learning desirable
Previous consultancy experience
Ability to compile professional and high quality training materials with minimum supervision
Be citizens of any of the following countries Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Rwanda, Ghana, Somalia, Sudan, Nigeria, and Senegal.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested parties must submit their applications by email referenced under title
Associate trainers and facilitators tohr@indepthresearch.org