Reference number: 202530
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all.
CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry).
Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet.
Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a
Capacity Development Specialist – CIMMYT
Overview
Develop comprehensive educational solutions for CIMMYT Academy’s Capacity Development programs, benefiting its partners and the communities we serve.
Duties and responsibilities
- Provide expert guidance and technical expertise in developing content of Capacity Development solutions, including course content, expository text, scripts for animated and testimonial videos, learning activities, and assessment questions that enhance retention and training programs requested by CIMMYT’s research programs, based on the identified learning needs and desired outcomes.
- Provide strategic guidance on the implementation of Capacity Development and training activities with research programs. Collect data and prepare reports on training events. Ensure implementation and co-design capacity development solutions and interventions with the research programs at CIMMYT and other technical partners that collaborate with the Academy. Build engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and knowledge transfer. Conduct research to solve issues, as needed.
- Manage production, editing, and instructional design of e-Learning and face to face courses and perform technical management including training, facilitation of organizational assessments, and development of strategies and institutional strengthening plans. Create interactive multimedia content using e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, etc.).
- Contribute to the student management processes for Africa based students, including facilitating contract issuance, onboarding, induction sessions, networking and related events, presentations, reports, and any other necessary activities.
- Contribute to the documentation and systematization of capacity development processes and collaborate with Human Resources in developing content and E-learning courses for induction programs in HQ and country offices. Document capacity development processes and provide support, as needed, on projects or tasks that are capacity building and development focused. Maintain and document up to date all the procedures related to CIMMYT Academy. Also, support the LMS project development, acting as a super user and supporting the users on the training.
- Support the Academy’s communication efforts as needed, both internally within CIMMYT and externally with students and partners and assist with CIMMYT Academy events. This includes supporting initiatives with CIMMYT Academy’s alumni network/ and maintain effective professional and fluent communication channels with all CIMMYT areas.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in education, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 -5 years of experience in agriculture education, training, e-learning, instructional design, or related areas.
- Experience working in training content development, training program preparation, training implementation or as a resource person in the agriculture domain.
Education, knowledge and experience
•Bachelor’s or master’s degree in education, Business Administration, or a related field.
•Minimum of 3 -5 years of experience in agriculture education, training, e-learning, instructional design, or related areas.
•Experience working in training content development, training program preparation, training implementation or as a resource person in the agriculture domain.
Terms and conditions
•This is a Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position and on competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills and experience.
•The appointment will be for two (2) years, including a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent on performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.
•The duty station will be in Nairobi, Kenya.
