Functional Training Specialist - Projects at Plan International

The Opportunity

Programme Y.O.D.A is an organisational change programme through which we will change our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution, revise our processes and working practices in relation to Finance, Grants, Programmes and Projects and Supply Chain Management, and develop a new Project Management and Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (PMERL) solution. 

As part of Programme Y.O.D.A., Y.O.D.A training staff are involved with both designing and developing training materials as well as delivering, communicating, evaluating and subsequently refining effective learning solutions for Plan International staff.  The objective is to ensure that Plan International staff are able to use new Y.O.D.A systems and to consistently apply relevant processes and procedures as appropriate to their roles.This is not just another training role. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the roll-out of an innovative project that will revolutionise the way that Plan International works. 

The Individual

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, both in written and spoken communications and have proven experience in the design and development AND/OR the delivery of training.

They will also have:

• Proven experience in developing digital learning materials (e.g. videos, eLearning, downloadable reference guides) AND/OR facilitation skills and experience – including both face-to-face and virtual facilitation
• Working level of competency in MS Office (particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Working level of competency in a virtual meeting/training tool (e.g. MS Teams, Blackboard Collaborate, Webex)
• Application of diversity and inclusion principles within training

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential knowledge and skills

• A strong communicator, both in written and spoken communications
• Experience in the design and development AND/OR the delivery of training
• Experience in developing digital learning materials (e.g. videos, eLearning, downloadable reference guides) AND/OR facilitation skills and experience – including both face-to-face and virtual facilitation
• Ability to work quickly, accurately and independently
• Consultative skills
• Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Working level of competency in MS Office (particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Working level of competency in a virtual meeting/training tool (e.g. MS Teams, Blackboard Collaborate, Webex)
• Application of diversity and inclusion principles within training
• Awareness and experience of working

Desirable Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of project management principles and processes
• Experience in the design and development AND/OR the delivery of training on NGO project management
• Knowledge of MS Dynamics 365 and Salesforce
• Working level of competency in digital learning tools (e.g. a learning management system such as Totara, e-learning software such as Captivate/Articulate)
• Experience of partnering with others to create engaging, quality training materials
• Experience of delivering systems training including working with a system training environment (enabling learners to practise safely before using the live system)
• Experience of working in the international non-government organisation (NGO) or Not for Profit sector
• Proficiency in French and/or Spanish