Training Manager Job USAID Islamabad

World Learning has an immediate vacancy for a Training Manager for the USAID-funded “Training for Pakistan Project” in Islamabad, Pakistan. The successful candidate must be able to read, write and speak in Urdu.  Please note, a resume and cover letter are required when applying to this position. The cover letter (in English) must explain why you are best qualified for this position. Qualified candidates must apply ASAP as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. 

 Training Manager Responsibilities: 

• S/he shall be responsible for overall training portfolio, including planning, designing, organizing, preparing or overseeing the preparation and implementation of all training interventions, including pre-departure orientations and briefings for all USAID/Pakistan participants. S/he must have thorough understanding of U.S. university systems.
• Conduct training needs assessments, plan and implement training programs and evaluate the results of training interventions, and manage participants’ data.
• In collaboration with USAID/Pakistan DO teams, work with the Chief of Party (COP) in the development of the USAID/Pakistan Mission Participant Training Plan.
• Design and develop all materials and visual aids used in conducting pre-departure orientations for all USAID/Pakistan participants and plan, schedule and organize all orientations and briefings.
• In collaboration with USAID/Islamabad Program Office, project officers and project contractors, partner institutions and project counterparts, plan, design, and develop all training interventions in line with Mission Participant Training Plan.
• Advise other contractor staff involved in the planning, scheduling, organizing, and implementation of training interventions, where needed.
• Coordinate with World Learning’s home office staff in identifying training providers, participant monitoring and tracking and data management.

Qualifications:

• Degree in education/teaching, social sciences, or a related field (or career/experience equivalent).
• At least 7 years of international experience in training or other programs involving significant multi-faceted and cross-cultural components.
• Demonstrated skills in designing, developing and implementing training programs and cross-cultural training materials, and in conducting interactive training sessions.
• Strong writing and presentation skills required as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated capacity to plan, schedule, and organize training programs involving many individuals and entities.
• Familiarity with Pakistani culture highly desirable.
• In-depth personal experience and knowledge of U.S. culture and issues affecting individuals who must live and study in the U.S. culture required.
• Familiarity with and understanding of the U.S. education system and training institution context required.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Experience working in Pakistan or critical priority countries (CPC) desired.
• Must have excellent ability to read, write and speak in Urdu.

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