Training Facilitator for Quezon City based NGO - Earthquake and Megacities Initiative (EMI)

Earthquake and Megacities Initiative (EMI) - an international, non-stock, not-for-profit, scientific organization based in Quezon City, Philippines - primarily engaged in urban development, disaster management and institutional competency building, is urgently looking for a TRAINING FACILITATOR.

General Function

The Training Facilitator shall generally be involved in the administration and facilitation of the Institute for Urban Resilience (IUR) Training program of the Knowledge Development and Dissemination (KDD) Department. He/She reports directly to the KDD Manager, although functionally, he/she may work under the supervision of the IUR Manager and relevant Program/Project Managers or Task Leaders of various projects.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage and facilitate EMI’s online course on the NDRMP program including planning, schedule, delivery, student performance, day to day activities, compliance with course objectives and requirements, students engagement, subject matter experts (SME’s) involvement, evaluations, reviews, analysis of the course impact, collection of input and feedback, reporting to management on course performance, course delivery, online platform technology, course and program improvements, strategic positioning and competitive environment.

2. Provides support to the Subject Matter Experts of the EMI-GFDRR Natural Disaster Risk Management Program online courses in the course discussion forums by:

a) creating a social environment conducive to learning by making the course participants familiar with each other and removing barriers for communication;
b) recognizing the contributions of the participants while keeping a constructive but unbiased role in the ·management of interactions among participants and encouraging learners to reflect on what they have learned and what impact this knowledge has on their beliefs, behaviors and work;
c) encouraging the participants to make posts relatively short and read other participants’ messages by referring to previous messages that have had value or pointing out connections between various posts;
encouraging other participants to share their opinions, and builds group spirit and ownership when appropriate;
looking out for participants who might dominate online discussions and send personal reminders of netiquette; and
d) inviting and encouraging inactive learners or “lurkers” to join the discussion forums and share their experience and/or views.

3. Supports the participants by:

a) monitoring the course schedule vis-à-vis their compliance to the course activities - discussion forums, assignments, end-of-course projects, knowledge checks and evaluations;
b) reminding them of upcoming deadlines and their pending tasks; and providing administrative and technical support (platform tutorial).

4. Evaluates and grades the participant’s assignments, following the guidelines prepared by the Course Director and Subject Matter Expert and sends the relevant feedback to the participants.

5. Provides and updates the course grade sheet at mid-course and towards the end of the course;

6. Attends and participates during pre-/mid-/post-course meetings and other relevant trainings;

7. Assists the Training Coordinator and other designated staff in the planning and implementation of training activities of different EMI projects.

8. Supports the Subject Matter Experts in updating training courses offered by EMI.

9. Collect insight on students demographic, students interests, students engagement and appreciation of the course, potential supporters and advocates, trends in terms of students backgrounds and institutions, and other relevant parameters which can support overall strategic orientation and strategic planning of the program, improvements in marketing approach, improvements in course delivery, technology or course content, potential partners and potential sources of revenue to help keep the program current, relevant, competitive as well as to increase visibility.

10. Generate regular (quarterly) Program Analysis reports to provide status of the program, assessment of impacts, limitations and recommendations for enhancements.

11. Assess potential resources needed for program improvements in terms of reach, marketing, technology, delivery and content.

12. Develop an understanding of the relevance of the training program within EMI mission to play a critical role in expanding the program and responding to the organizational challenges.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of four-year University Degree in relevant field such as public administration, communication, international development, and other relevant social sciences; higher level of education will be highly valued. 
• At least three (3) year of relevant work experience with solid exposure to training and capacity building programs, mostly in the context of disaster risk management, humanitarian, development projects or related field. Higher qualification candidates will be considered for this or other higher positions.  
• Specialized training in online training techniques highly valuable
• Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication. 
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving -skills with maturity in communication and  judgment.
• Computer literate and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, graphics and editing, and other relevant tools.
• Ability to listen and to seek input and feedback; self-motivated individual, requiring little supervision and proactive in organization, communication and in reporting and informing.
• Possess high work ethics, be task-focused, and output-oriented; inquisitive, self-disciplined; eager to learn and not afraid to ask questions.
• Willing to adapt to a new work environment, shifting in priorities in the work plan and work under tight deadlines.
• Possess the interpersonal skills to relate to people of different backgrounds and cultures; a team player.

* Applicants with background in training and Disaster Risk Management shall also be considered.

DEADLINE OF APPLICATION: October 31, 2014

Interested applicants are invited to send their application via e-mail at jobs@emi-megacities.org, indicating qualifications and salary expectations. Please specify position title in the subject line. Only qualified applicants will be considered and contacted for testing and interview.

Earthquake and Megacities Initiative office address: 2F Puno Bldg. Annex 47, Kalayaan Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, 1101 Philippines

Source: http://www.emi-megacities.org/