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Job Description
Position
Department:
Reports to:
Purpose:
Training and Capacity Building Specialist
(international expert for 8-month consultancy
contract and based in Phnom Penh)
Grade
Programme Support Department
Plan Cambodia, Phnom Penh
Date Oct 3, 2012
Project Manager
Responsible for ensuring the consistency in training and capacity building activities
across local NGOs. Also, s/he will work closely with Project Manager and other
specialist to undertake, but not limited to, the following activities and tasks as
describe in the section of responsibility and accountability below.
As an international child-centred development organisation, the Training and Capacity
Building Specialist will commit to the wellbeing of children and to support the Convention of
the Rights of the Child and will not tolerate child abuse.
Dimensions of the Position:
The Training and Capacity Building Specialist is responsible for all training activities under the scope of
this project. The project will be implemented for the period of 20 months with total budget of 3,960,000
USD from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The project will be implemented in 10 provinces in
Cambodia.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities of the Position:
Awareness Raising and Extension Service Process
Review the available extension and training materials for nutrition, health/sanitation,
agriculture, livestock and fisheries and community/farmer mobilization approaches;
Assess the training needs of the selected beneficiaries and communities;
Assess the availability and approaches of the existing extension services provided by the
local government and NGOs;
Assess and formulate the overall training/extension service approaches and process
including parameters criteria for compliance with the agreed training process;
Conduct training for the local staff and local NGOs to ensure the delivery of consistent
training activities.
Group Formation and Strengthening
Consult with GDA/PDAs to ensure consistency in farmer group formation approaches and
community-based agricultural adaptation and mitigation activities;
Review the existing farmer organizations, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), community adaptation
and mitigation projects in the target communes and assess their capacity, training needs,
and inputs/market linkages;
If there are no existing SHGs and community-based projects, assess and identify particular
areas and commodities/activities for formation of SHGs in consultation with the Central
Project Management Unit (CPMU), the Provincial Project Management Units (PPMUs) and
staff from the provincial department of agriculture and district agriculture offices;
Review the existing training materials for farmer/community formation and develop the
training materials.
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M&E/PPMS
Develop the indicators and training materials for a monitoring & evaluation (M&E)
system and monitor the data collection and reporting;
Conduct M&E training for the team members and local NGOs.
Communications and Working Relationships of the Position:
Internally: The TC Specialist works closely with other national and international staff and consultants
within Plan Cambodia on a daily basis.
Externally: In addition, the TC Specialist works in collaboration with EA, NGO partners, community
and farmers, Plan national offices/donors involved in implementing/supporting this project.
Knowledge, Skills, Behaviours, and Experience Required to Achieve Position’s Objectives:
Education:
Knowledge:
Skills:
Experience:
Master degree or equivalent qualification (formal qualifications) in agricultural economics or
MBA or relevant field
Community development situation/dynamic in Cambodia in general and in project’s target areas
in particular
Project/program cycle and programming including life cycle programming
Ability to respond on short notice and plan and execute several activities at once
Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team or independently and meet deadlines
consistently
Proven leadership, interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, and ability to build and motivate
diverse teams
Competencies in research
Strong coordination and facilitation skills
Partners’ and donors’ relations experience
Experience designing training curriculums and training needs assessment
Excellent English oral and written communication skills
Generate or find new ways of working to manage internal and external changes that affect
program implementation
Handle interactions with Plan’s Partners and government counterparts
Have 10 years of experience in designing and implementing capacity building activities
preferably in the agriculture and food security fields
Have M&E experience for multi-sectoral investment projects. Proven planning, management,
reporting and interpersonal communication skills are must.
Demonstrated experience working successfully with government agencies and private
organizations engaged in promoting improved livelihoods for households and the provision of
social protection services
Experience working and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, including employers’
organizations, trade unions, and other civil society organizations.
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Qualities:
Humility/humble and maturity
Approach work interdependently
High self-esteem and respect of others
Gender sensitivity and support team work
Communication and coordination skill proficiency
Proactive and resourceful
Willing to offer extra support to peers as required
Open to feedback and willing to try new approaches and processes
Physical Environment and Demands of the Position:
The position is based on Phnom Penh, and is required to travel frequently and on a needs basis to
provinces to provide technical support and oversee activities. S/he is required to occasionally and on a
needs basis to travel overseas to participate in regional/or global network meetings/forum and training.
Office base 60%
Travel 40%
Level of Contact with Children of the Position:
The position is required to frequently contact with families and children (to understand their progress
and challenges toward their rights fulfilments) through monitoring visits and assessments.
Low
Note: It is important to note that this position is contingent upon funding.
To apply: Only applications that meet the qualifications will be considered. To apply for this position,
please forward a resume outlining your skills and experience in confidence to gethired@plancanada.ca
by October 9, 2012. Please reference “Training and Capacity Building Specialist” in the subject line.
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