We are currently interested in a young dynamic and results driven candidate who is passionate about developing his/her research skills and experience in practical environmental management, disaster risk reduction and GIS. This position is based in Nairobi, but with occasional travels to the field within and outside the country.
Responsibilities
Training and curriculum development
Utilize a variety of media to maximize training effectiveness. ​
Develop and maintain training compliance database to track course completion for target audiences, as dictated by regulatory requirements. ​
Provide feedback and suggestions on course design and materials to support any areas that need improvement.
Develop consistent curriculum framework for all trainings in alignment with strategic goals,
Review all course curriculums on a regular basis to be prepared to conduct any course assigned on short-notice.
Teach GIS software courses in a traditional or online instructor-led classroom to help customers stay on the leading edge of GIS technology
Contribute to the development of course materials and other educational tools by authoring content, providing technical expertise, and sharing feedback
Develop strong and collaborative relationships with the content development, delivery support, and training sales teams
Participate in interdepartmental projects, conferences, and interest group meetings to bolster the training we offer
Business Development
Preparing proposal and responding to related EOI and RFPs
Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings
Planning and preparing presentations
Communicating new product developments to prospective clients
Overseeing the development of marketing literature
Writing reports
Providing management with feedback
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or master’s ​ in Natural or Environment science, Disaster Management, Natural resource management.
2 years + Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, QGIS, ENVI and ODK
Knowledge of Web and mobile GIS applications
Experience with web-based meeting tools
Demonstrated technical writing ability
1+ years of instructional delivery and classroom facilitation experience
Clear understanding of GIS theory and application in Agriculture, Health, Environment, DRR among others.
Desire to learn and expand technical knowledge in both GIS and related technology
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management, prioritization, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a in fast-paced and adaptive client training environment
Ability to travel domestically approximately 30% of the time, with optional international travel
Working knowledge of Stata, SPSS, Advanced Excel and R will be an added advantage.
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