RECOFTC – The Center for People and Forests holds a unique and important place in the world of forestry. It is the only international not-for-profit organization that specializes in capacity building for community forestry and devolved forest management.
Position Summary:
The Training Coordinator will work out of the RECOFTC-Indonesia Country Program Office located Jakarta under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator (PC), and in liaison with RECOFTC’s Capacity Building Services team in Bangkok. The Training Coordinator is responsible for developing a series of Training modules for central and provincial Forestry Agency and NGO staff, Community Forestry institutions and local government representatives, designing appropriate forms of capacity development activities to suit the needs of target audiences. Training development involves capacity building needs assessment, adaptation of RECOFTC courses to the Indonesian context, session planning, materials development, event organization, training delivery and monitoring and evaluation. The overall objective of such training is to build the capacity of stakeholders so that existing and new. Community Forests are legally recognized and are functioning effectively.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Take responsibility to update capacity building needs and key stakeholder profiles in country
- Take responsibility for the coordination, development and delivery (i.e. course content, material preparation and delivery, session plans, reporting, training budget, etc.) of RECOFTC-Indonesiacapacity building activities;
- In collaboration with RECOFTC-Indonesia staff and RECOFTC Capacity Building team develop concept and proposals for capacity building activities in Indonesia
- In collaboration with RECOFTC-Indonesia staff and RECOFTC Capacity Building team, source appropriate experienced trainers and materials for the Trainings of Trainers including the drafting of Terms of Reference for trainers;
- Plan, support implementation and monitor the Training of Trainers (ToT) including the preparation of training reports and documentation of learning from the training program;
- Assist in the development, adaptation, documentation and translation of appropriate training/learning materials, including manuals and case studies;
- Provide technical assistance and act as trainer/facilitator for other relevant training activities as required;
The Training Coordinator will have the following essential and desirable qualifications and experience:
Essential
- Bachelors degree in Education or Natural Resource Management (Masters qualification desirable)
- Minimum 5 years working experience in teaching and development of training materials
- Good written and verbal Bahasa and English
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including MS Excel.
- Good knowledge on Climate change issues, especially REDD
- Demonstrable strong experience in applying participatory tools and methodologies in capacity building or training programs
- Demonstrated experience in training course design, development, delivery, coordination, planning, networking, facilitation and material development
- Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally. Ability to prepare capacity building or training concept note, training proposal, and report.
- Indonesian National or permitted to reside and work in Indonesia permanently
- Available for regular travel to the field
(Interviews are likely to take place at the end of November 2009)
Applications should be sent to the address below, and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and up-to-date contact details of three referees. Please quote the position title on the envelope or email. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. A remuneration package in line with qualifications and experiences will be negotiated with the selected candidate.
RECOFTC, P.O. Box 1111, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10903; Fax: 66-2-5614880; Email: HR@recoftc.org
To learn more about RECOFTC, please visit our website www.recoftc.org
RECOFTC is an equal opportunity employer and the successful candidate will be selected based on merit.
