Suitably qualified persons from across the Belize Public Service are hereby invited to apply for one (1) position of Training Officer at the National Emergency Management Organization (NMEO), Ministry of Public Service, Disaster Risk Management and Enterprise.
BASIC PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Responsible for coordinating, developing, implementing, and evaluating training and capacity-building programmes within the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO), aimed at strengthening the knowledge, skills, and competencies of personnel, volunteers, and other stakeholders involved in disaster risk management and emergency response.
The Officer conducts training needs assessments, develops training plans and programmes, coordinates instructional activities, and evaluates training outcomes to ensure that relevant personnel and stakeholders are adequately prepared to perform their respective roles in disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery, in accordance with national disaster management policies, priorities, and plans.
1.
COLLABORATES
with the National Emergency Coordinator and
relevant stakeholders to develop and coordinate a comprehensive Training and
Development Plan covering disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and
recovery, ensuring alignment with national disaster management policies,
organizational priorities, and applicable Public Service requirements.
2. CONDUCTS training needs assessments in collaboration with the Ministry responsible for the Public Service and other relevant stakeholders, examining competency gaps, operational requirements, employee performance, and emerging training needs to inform the development and prioritization of appropriate training interventions.
3. DEVELOPS annual training schedules, programmes, and implementation plans, identifying training priorities, target participants, resource requirements, and delivery arrangements, and submits recommendations to the National Emergency Coordinator for approval.
4. REVIEWS training schedules and timetables prepared by the Assistant Training Officer, ensuring appropriate coordination of participants, facilitators, venues, and training resources, and recommends adjustments where necessary to facilitate effective programme delivery.
5. DEVELOPS training materials, manuals, modules, instructional methodologies, and assessment instruments to support the delivery of relevant training programmes and ensure consistency in training standards and learning outcomes.
6. DELIVERS training programmes, workshops, and instructional sessions within the areas of expertise and coordinates the engagement of internal and external facilitators, subject matter experts, and training institutions to support specialized training requirements.
7. COORDINATES disaster preparedness training exercises, simulations, and practical demonstrations in collaboration with relevant technical personnel and stakeholders to strengthen participants' capacity to apply established disaster management procedures and protocols.
8. EVALUATES the effectiveness of training programmes through participant assessments, feedback, and follow-up activities, identifying competency gaps and recommending improvements to strengthen training delivery and the practical application of acquired knowledge and skills.
9. COORDINATES training and capacity-building activities for auxiliary corps, volunteers, and other disaster management stakeholders, maintaining liaison with relevant groups to identify training requirements and strengthen their preparedness and availability to support disaster management operations.
10. DEVELOPS and disseminates training information, educational materials, and awareness resources relating to disaster preparedness and management, and informs personnel and relevant stakeholders of available local and international training and professional development opportunities.
11. ASSISTS the National Emergency Coordinator with the preparation of training programme budgets, identifying financial, material, and logistical requirements, and monitors the utilization of allocated resources to support the effective implementation of approved training activities.
12. PREPARES and submits periodic reports to the National Emergency Coordinator on training activities, programme implementation, participation, achievements, challenges, and evaluation findings, including recommendations for improving organizational and stakeholder training capacity.
13. PERFORMS any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Must be in possession of a Bachelors Degree in Disaster Risk Management, Education, Adult Education/Learning, Management or related filed.
Minimum of three (3) years' experience in training and development, including training needs assessment, development of training programmes and materials, instructional delivery, and evaluation of training outcomes. Experience in disaster risk management, emergency preparedness, or emergency response training would be considered an asset.
Experience in supervisory or management of staff would be an asset.
Knowledge of training needs assessment, instructional design, adult learning principles, training programme development, and monitoring and evaluation methodologies. Ability to develop training materials, facilitate learning activities, assess training outcomes, and coordinate training programmes involving diverse groups of participants. Knowledge of disaster risk management principles, policies, and institutional mandates. Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to prepare training resources, reports, and programme budgets. Possesses strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, organizational, and team-building skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.