Post:Senior Training & Capacity Building Advisor
Organization:Pact
Location: Johannesburg: South Africa
Position Title Senior Training & Capacity Building Advisor Requisition Number 13-0114 Post Date
6/19/2013 City Johannesburg
Description SUMMARY:
Position Summary: Pact seeks a Senior Training & Capacity Building Advisor for a five year USAID-funded capacity development support project in South Africa. The aim of the project is to support the goals of PEPFAR and those of the South African Government’s (SAG) National Strategic Plan to transition to country ownership by promoting sustainability of local organizations and provision of grant management support to develop local capacity. The project consists of three components–Grant Award and Management; Institutional capacity-development of indigenous organizations; and Capacity development assistance to the SAG.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Conduct in-depth organizational assessments and re-assessments of each partner. Review results in collaboration with partners and develop a detailed technical assistance plan to be implemented over the life of the program
• Manage and oversee program implementation, design, and delivery for all capacity building-related activities targeted at strengthening the capacity of South African Government institutions and civil society partners to deliver quality HIV/AIDS programs. Includes responsibility for the design and roll out of all capacity building approaches and tools.
• Participate in program monitoring, evaluating, and periodic reporting related to capacity building;
• Provide on-site technical assistance to partners and SAG in order to assist with strengthening organizational systems, processes and governance
• Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders in all aspects of project planning, monitoring, and implementation for all capacity building activities;
• Perform other duties as assigned;
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Masters-level degree in organizational development, international development, business administration or related field; preferably focused on capacity building;
• A minimum of 7 years direct work experience in developing countries as a senior expert in training and capacity building, preferably in social and health services systems;
• Proven leadership and management skills in a large, international organization, including recruitment, orientation, training and performance planning and management of staff;
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop and strengthen capacity for high performance;
• Strong knowledge of instructional systems design, including needs analysis and evaluation strategies, and adult learning methodologies;
• Thorough knowledge and experience of developing capacity building programs in training-related situations;
• Experience in developing capacity building programs in government, NGO and corporate sectors;
• Experience with assessing and supporting capacity development needs of staff with training-related responsibilities;
• Proven experience in adult performance improvement program design and delivery, including training of trainers, curriculum development and implementation to improve the functional capacity of organizations to improve sustainability;
• Advanced understanding of a wide range of capacity building approaches, best practices and lessons learned;
• Proven ability to lead as well as to participate in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships across multiple levels internally and externally;
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills;
• Strong technical writing, presentation and facilitation skills;
• Strong problem solving, multitasking and time management skills with ability to work to tight deadlines.
How to apply:
Closing date: 20 Jul 2013
To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org
http://reliefweb.int/job/584141/senior-training-capacity-building-advisor
Organization:Pact
Location: Johannesburg: South Africa
Position Title Senior Training & Capacity Building Advisor Requisition Number 13-0114 Post Date
6/19/2013 City Johannesburg
Description SUMMARY:
Position Summary: Pact seeks a Senior Training & Capacity Building Advisor for a five year USAID-funded capacity development support project in South Africa. The aim of the project is to support the goals of PEPFAR and those of the South African Government’s (SAG) National Strategic Plan to transition to country ownership by promoting sustainability of local organizations and provision of grant management support to develop local capacity. The project consists of three components–Grant Award and Management; Institutional capacity-development of indigenous organizations; and Capacity development assistance to the SAG.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Conduct in-depth organizational assessments and re-assessments of each partner. Review results in collaboration with partners and develop a detailed technical assistance plan to be implemented over the life of the program
• Manage and oversee program implementation, design, and delivery for all capacity building-related activities targeted at strengthening the capacity of South African Government institutions and civil society partners to deliver quality HIV/AIDS programs. Includes responsibility for the design and roll out of all capacity building approaches and tools.
• Participate in program monitoring, evaluating, and periodic reporting related to capacity building;
• Provide on-site technical assistance to partners and SAG in order to assist with strengthening organizational systems, processes and governance
• Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders in all aspects of project planning, monitoring, and implementation for all capacity building activities;
• Perform other duties as assigned;
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Masters-level degree in organizational development, international development, business administration or related field; preferably focused on capacity building;
• A minimum of 7 years direct work experience in developing countries as a senior expert in training and capacity building, preferably in social and health services systems;
• Proven leadership and management skills in a large, international organization, including recruitment, orientation, training and performance planning and management of staff;
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop and strengthen capacity for high performance;
• Strong knowledge of instructional systems design, including needs analysis and evaluation strategies, and adult learning methodologies;
• Thorough knowledge and experience of developing capacity building programs in training-related situations;
• Experience in developing capacity building programs in government, NGO and corporate sectors;
• Experience with assessing and supporting capacity development needs of staff with training-related responsibilities;
• Proven experience in adult performance improvement program design and delivery, including training of trainers, curriculum development and implementation to improve the functional capacity of organizations to improve sustainability;
• Advanced understanding of a wide range of capacity building approaches, best practices and lessons learned;
• Proven ability to lead as well as to participate in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships across multiple levels internally and externally;
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills;
• Strong technical writing, presentation and facilitation skills;
• Strong problem solving, multitasking and time management skills with ability to work to tight deadlines.
How to apply:
Closing date: 20 Jul 2013
To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org
http://reliefweb.int/job/584141/senior-training-capacity-building-advisor
