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Local Training Expert

UNIDO is entrusted to implement a project on Industrial Energy Efficiency Improvement in South Africa, with the overall objective of assisting the country to successfully implement the National Energy Efficiency Strategy. The project will facilitate the formulation and the implementation of the National Energy Management Standard and build the capacity to introduce a system optimisation approach in industry in South Africa.

Local Training Expert

The Industrial Energy Efficiency Project seeks to appoint an experienced training expert who will work together with a team of international and national project personnel under the overall supervision of the Project Chief Technical Adviser to implement the project. S/he will develop and co-ordinate, with the assistance of the International Training Adviser, training activities for the project, focusing on five industrial sectors indicated in the Project Document, namely: agroprocessing, automotive, chemical and liquid fuels, metal processing and mining.

Specifically s/he is expected to carry out the following duties: * Identify skills needs and outcomes with regard to Energy Management Systems and Energy System Optimisation * Assist with the co-ordination of the overall training programmes and in the preparation of the training material * Roll out training courses and collaborate in the development of training centres * Develop a feedback mechanism for coursework evaluation * Support the sourcing of Energy Management and system optimisation-related materials to the IT Library.

Requirements: * Appropriate Bachelor-level or equivalent qualification * A sound understanding of and solid experience with the National Qualifications Framework and associated bodies, such as ESETA, SAQA and others
* At least 7 years' experience in developing training programmes and training materials * Solid experience with training and workshops in the engineering environment * Experience in stakeholder management, especially related to the development and implementation of training programmes * Experience in and knowledge of Energy Efficiency in industry are considered as assets.

Interested candidates can send an application in English (including CV, cover letter stating the value addition to the position and how the work experience accumulated would fulfil the above-mentioned requirements, together with copies of relevant academic certificate(s)) via e-mail to Ms Phumla Makae at PMakae@csir.co.za The full job description can be requested at the same e-mail address.
Closing date: 15 June 2011
Please note: This is a 3-year contract position with a 6-month probation period.