The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to people affected by war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Capacity Building Consultant
Location: Borno
Brief Background of Building Basics Initiative
BuildingBasics is a program geared towards strengthening the basic skills of IRC field staff. Our organizational strategy, IRC 2020, calls for the IRC to become an organizational and thought leader in the humanitarian industry.
A variety of initiatives in both programs and operations are being rolled out to help the IRC reach our ambitious strategy, hence the need for strengthening of some basic skills which the Building Basic is all about
Qualifying learning categories include computer basics, Microsoft programs, project management, Stress Management, emotional intelligence, Leadership, Facilitation and communications.
Required Skills and Experience
- Strong academic background in the field of application/Interest
- Excellent oral and written skills of English Language
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
- Ability to work independently and think creatively
- Flexible to travel to remote locations
- Previous experience on similar activity with other NGOs will be an additional advantage.
Qualifying Areas
We are requesting for consultants to send expression of interests with costs implication for the under listed trainings which will be undertaken in our Yobe, Mubi, Yola ,Maiduguri , Monguno and Gwoza field offices:
- Computer Basics – including computer hardware and software basics; and how to access and use applications such as WebEx, Box, etc.
- Microsoft Programs – including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook email and calendar
- Emotional Intelligence
- Leadership and Management
- Conflict Management
- Stress Management
- Project Management
- Communication – including presentation and facilitation skills, effective communication and Report writing.
Note: Facilitators are expected to come up with measurement and Evaluation strategies to assess the outcome/impact of the training.
Deadline: 19th February, 2018.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a copy of their proposal and CV in MS Word clearly stating areas of specialization/interest to: IRCNigeria.Recruitment@rescue.org
Note: Only qualified candidates would be contacted.
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