Local Trainer
Deliver training workshops tailored to local stakeholders
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Overview
Deliver training workshops tailored to local stakeholders
You have:
- Advanced university degree in educational sciences, gender studies, social studies, or related fields is required.
- A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Minimum of three years of relevant working experience in social sciences and/or gender equality and/or education is required.
- Previous work experience on issues pertaining to the prevention of violent extremism and/or gender in the relevant geographical region is highly desirable.
- Fluency in French and Arabic is required.
Contract
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Result of Service
Expected tangible and measurable output(s)/deliverable(s): - Training material reviewed to be context-specific and tailored to the relevant target group. - Two three-day workshops delivered.
Work Location
Duties to be rendered in Mauritania
Expected duration
February-April 2024
Duties and Responsibilities
- Background of the assignment:
United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) is a United Nations entity established in 1968 to support countries worldwide in preventing crime and facilitating criminal justice. UNICRI is mandated to assist intergovernmental, governmental and non-governmental organizations in formulating and implementing improved policies in the field of crime prevention and criminal justice. UNICRI's goals are: to advance understanding of crime-related problems; to foster just and efficient criminal justice systems; to support the respect of international instruments and other standards; to facilitate international law enforcement cooperation and judicial assistance.
- Purpose of the assignment:
This position is located within the Counter-Terrorism Programme of UNICRI. In the framework of the project “Gender-based Discrimination and Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) in the Sahel”, the local trainer is envisaged to support UNICRI in the delivery of tailor-made training modules to local stakeholders, with the aim to strengthen beneficiaries’ capacities to develop and implement gender-responsive PVE initiatives in Mauritania.
- Specific tasks to be performed by the consultant:
Under the supervision of the Associate Programme Officer, and in close collaboration with the project team, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:
• Liaise with the Local Expert in reviewing the training modules and materials, with a specific focus on ensuring they are gender-sensitive and context-specific; • Prepare the delivery of two workshops and adapt the training material (PowerPoint presentations, handouts, exercises) to the relevant target group; • Liaise with the Local Expert to include relevant case studies in the training material and coordinate presentations to be delivered in the three-day workshops; • Deliver a three-day workshop to national authorities’ representatives. This will include presentations in plenary as well as interactive and participatory sessions; • Deliver a three-day workshop to civil society actors. This will include presentations in plenary as well as interactive and participatory sessions; • Perform other work-related duties as requested.
Qualifications/special skills
Advanced university degree (i.e. Master or equivalent) in educational sciences, gender studies, social studies, or other related fields is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of three years of relevant working experience in social sciences and/or gender equality and/or education is required Previous work experience on issues pertaining to the prevention of violent extremism and/or gender in the relevant geographical region is highly desirable.
Languages
Fluency in French and Arabic is required.
Additional Information
Special Notice: 1. This position is subject to local recruitment. Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the designated country (Mauritania). Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. 2. The application for this job opening can be completed in English or French.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with designing training materials for diverse audiences? | This question seeks to understand your ability to tailor content for different groups. | Highlight specific examples of how you've adjusted your approach in past roles. |
| How do you ensure your training sessions are interactive and engaging? | The interviewer wants to assess your facilitation skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ to address sensitive topics like gender in your training? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working with government and civil society stakeholders. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you measure the success of your training workshops? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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