Ethiopia: Training Programme Coordinator

The consultant will:
• Coordinate the development and strengthening of the curriculum for the Managing Peace and Security in Africa (MPSA) masters programme and ensure the training delivery is up to excellence. • Develop and implement "Change Agent" course for MPSA alumni as part expanding the Training programme and offerings. • Identify and resolve key policy issues in the training delivery. • Coordinate the process to acquire international accreditation for the MPSA masters programme by creating linkages with accrediting bodies and partnering universities. • Facilitate and further enhance the integration of blended learning approaches for the MPSA masters programme. • Coordinate the commercialization of APSP training products for programme sustainability by designing and implementing a marketing strategy. • Develop a concept for an annual summer school training programme and coordinate its implementation for 2012 and subsequent years. • Support the production of a reader on “APSP Approaches to Managing Peace and Security in Africa” by establishing reader structure and production system.

Further tasks and approaches will be agreed with the Program Director.

Required Competencies
• Planning and organizing – has the ability to identify priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. • Teamwork – has ability to work effectively in a team within a multicultural setting; works collaboratively to achieve organizational objectives. • Accountability – takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within assigned time. • Commitment to learning – demonstrates willingness to learning from others and actively seeks to develop professionally and personally. • Communications – speaks and writes clearly for effective communication; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Qualification and experience:
• MA degree in political science or relevant discipline. •? Experience coordinating an Executive programme. • Fluent in both written and oral English language skills. • Project management experience. • Possesses a marketing background. • Excellent and demonstrable computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Advanced Excel etc) • Ability to work under pressure and stringent timelines.

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