Training Designer and Facilitator

Design and facilitate training programs for participants.

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UNON - United Nations Office at Nairobi

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Application deadline 4 years ago: Friday 27 May 2022 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Design and facilitate training programs for participants.

You have:

  • A first level degree in adult education, teaching or related field is required.
  • Professional Diploma in adult education or teaching with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the bachelor’s degree.
  • A minimum of ten years of training design and facilitation experience is required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogic and adult learning is required.
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Prior experience preparing and facilitating workshops on the topic of Harassment is desirable.

Result of Service -Satisfaction of participants with learning programme -Increased motivation of participants

Work Location Nairobi

Duties and Responsibilities Org. Setting and Reporting

Trainer Roster

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UNHABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing Administrative, conference, Security and information services (www.unon.org).

UNON’s Human Resources Management Service (HRMS) is seeking to form a roster of facilitators with specialization in different areas to run a series of professional skills training as an when the need arises. Some examples of the type of programmes to be run are: online presentation skills, supervisory skills, innovation, career development in the UN, client orientation, work-life balance, etc.

UNON may request for the facilitators to either develop new materials or to deliver existing content.The facilitator will be responsible for the following under the direct supervision of the Staff Development Officer in charge in the Talent Development Unit (TDU):

Duties and Responsibilities - Advise TDU on possible content and methodology according to training needs - Develop and prepare training content in consultation with TDU and HRMS management - Deliver workshops online or in-person at the Gigiri office as needed, utilizing engaging methodology and learning resources - Engage participants to ensure active participation during the workshop - Participate in workshop evaluation after its completion if required - Report on participation at the conclusion of the workshop

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: A first level degree in adult education, teaching or related field is required.

Professional Diploma in the area of adult education or teaching with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the bachelor’s degree. Experience: A minimum of ten years of training design and facilitation experience. Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogic and adult learning. Demonstrated experience in presentation and communication skills.

Prior experience preparing and facilitating workshops on the topic of Harassment is desirable. Language: Fluency in English is required

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 training design and how you've applied it in workshops? This question is aimed at understanding your practical experience in creating training materials and leading sessions. Provide specific examples of training programs you've designed and the outcomes achieved.
Tell us about a time when you had to engage participants during a workshop. What strategies did you use? Interviewers ask this to gauge your facilitation skills and ability to foster interaction. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you evaluate the effectiveness of a workshop you have conducted? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe how you would adapt training content for a diverse audience. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What approaches do you take to ensure that your training is inclusive and accessible? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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