OCS Staff Development and Learning Assistant

Ref.: 12-91 SDL/NRS/HQ

Screening starts: Oct 05, 2012    |   
Unit: ITU    |   
Location: Peru    |   
Type: NRS

The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Staff Development and Learning Assistant with excellent training and organizational skills, to support the OCS system training and development activities.
 The Center: CIP is a not-for-profit international agricultural research-for-development organization with a focus on potato, sweetpotato, and Andean roots and tubers. Its vision is of roots and tubers improving the lives of the poor. CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world. CIP works with partners to contribute high quality science, technology, and capacity strengthening for sustainable science-based solutions. CIP is headquartered in Lima, Peru, with staff and activities in over 30 locations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium. CGIAR is a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Its science is carried out by the 15 research centers who are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.

The position: The position will report to the OCS Project Manager in charge of the implementation of the OCS project.  The objective of the position is to support the planning, coordination, monitoring, execution, and localization of all activities related to the training and competencies development of the OCS system. This position will be based in Lima, Peru.

Duties and Accountabilities:

• Identify training and development needs of staff in conjunction with line managers, to ensure optimal use of resources and objectives achievement
• Coordinate the logistics of training activities with HR Staff Development and Learning Officer, including training material development and translation, production, and settings to guarantee the development of the training according to specification  
• Organize and program the scheduling and execution of training activities in the form of courses, workshops, and seminars to guarantee proper execution of training and development plan
• Track and monitor deliverables and deadlines, sending reminders as needed
• Coordinate the evaluation of training activities to gather information and improve future training deliverables
• Interact with external training consultants to identify course objectives and content
• Conduct training as needed

Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, psychology or related field
• Demonstrated experience organizing and executing training activities with technical content
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and simultaneously build relationships in multicultural environment
• Strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to adapt written communication into visual presentation in addition to read and edit material for clarity of message with strong emphasis in quality control.
• Basic experience in capturing and editing digital video
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, exercise sound judgment, and use problem-solving skills in dealing with unexpected situations, often under pressure.
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to details, and demonstrated ability to multitask and judge priorities under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Spanish and English
• Willingness and flexibility to work longer hours on short notice and as needed.

Conditions: This position is local. Employment contract will be for 3 months, with possibility of extension. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

Applications:  Applicants should apply by email, sending a letter of interest, a full C.V., and the names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to: CIP-Recruitment@cgiar.org. The reference name of the position should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message. Screening of applications will begin in October 05, 2012 and will continue until the post is filled.

All applications will be acknowledged, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org