Canada: Programme Officer - Training

Organization: Child Soldiers International
Country: Canada
Closing date: 19 Oct 2014

Romeo Dallaire Child Soldier Initiative

Programme Officer –Training

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Programme Officer Training will be an integral part of the training team. Reporting to the Deputy Director in the development and delivery of security sector training curriculum and associated training materials.

BACKGROUND:

The Roméo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative was established in 2007 by retired lieutenant-general the honourable Roméo Dallaire, former force commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR). Its mission is to develop new strategies and tactics for eradicating the recruitment and use of child soldiers worldwide.

To achieve this important objective, the Dallaire Initiative conducts activities on three fronts:

• It conducts world-class interdisciplinary research to build—and share—knowledge, which in turn leads to new solutions;
• It engages in high-level advocacy activities to create and promote the political will to end the use of children during war;
• It delivers comprehensive, prevention-oriented training to security sector actors, in the service of broader security sector reform. In addition, it works with civil society to create and implement tools that protect children from the dangers associated with recruitment.

In every aspect of its work, the Dallaire Initiative seeks to collaborate with concerned governments, security sector actors, academics, humanitarians and civilian communities. In particular, its unique approach working with soldiers, police, prison personnel and private security operators – many of whom are the first point of contact for child soldiers outside of their armed force or group – is both ground-breaking and critical to the interruption of children’s recruitment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The main responsibilities of the Programme Officer – Training will include:

• Supporting the Deputy Director with the development, design and delivery of all Dallaire Initiative training programmes (curriculum and materials) including annual revisions to the training Handbook;
• Assist with planning and implementation of field training exercises for the Dallaire Initiative, including assisting with the development of final reports and findings;
• Assist with providing information for the narrative and financial report for Initiative donors;
• Support the development of monitoring and evaluation systems, administer and collate key documents in the field (which includes conducting focus groups, follow-up interviews, administering surveys and evaluation forms);
• Assist with collation of training travel budgets and expenses;
• Assist with development of training proposals, publications, and communications materials;
• Represents the Dallaire Initiative externally when called upon by the Executive Director or the Deputy Director;

How to apply:

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALISED KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Adult education or other related fields preferred, or comparable work experience required;

• 3-5 years of experience in the focus area of human rights or protection of civilians, education and/or peace and security required;

• Demonstrated experience in curriculum planning, design; and facilitation required;

• Demonstrated research and writing skills required;

• Familiarity with relevant international standards, guidelines and tools related to child protection preferred;

• Experience on issues regarding Children Affected by Armed Conflict and/or protection of civilians preferred;

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with multi-national and multi-disciplinary counterparts required

• Strong Verbal and Written communication skills are essential in addition to the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects within deadlines.

• Candidates must be proficient in English and have functional abilities in French. Proficiency in Arabic and/or Spanish will be an added asset;

• Ability to multitask and work in high intensity environment is essential;

• Ability to travel to high risk states is required;

Status: Full-time

Start Date: Mid November, 2014

Pay Scale: commensurate with experience and education

Deadline for application:October 19^th, 2014, 4:30 pm

Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 range.

Grant-paid through Dalhousie University according to the salary scale above mentioned commensurate with experience, skills, and education.

We thank all applicants, however only selected candidates will be contacted.

Interested parties should forward a cover letter and current CV to:

lisa.nociforo@dal.ca

Lisa Nociforo, Romeo Dallaire Child Soldier’s Initiative