ChildSafeNet Vacancy for Training Officer

Duty Station: Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, Nepal (with up to 40% field visits)
Duration: One Year (with a possibility of extension)
Working Hours: Full Time
Application Closing Date: 24 December 2024

Background

ChildSafeNet is a non-profit non-governmental organisation, established with a mission to make digital technology safer for children and young people. ChildSafeNet works with children, young people, parents, schools, colleges, government, the media, the private sector, NGOs and international organisations. We work to raise awareness on safer use of the internet and digital devices to protect children and young people from internet addiction, online sexual abuse and exploitation, cyberbullying, phishing, gaming addiction and to promote digital literacy.

Purpose

The Training Officer, a crucial member of the organisation, will work as a senior member of the ChildSafeNet research team. The Training Officer will develop training modules, presentations, training tools and handouts for the training sessions and workshops on protecting children and young people in the digital age, in Nepali and English; coordinate and conduct training of trainer workshops; conduct training sessions and workshops as the lead trainer; coach and mentor trainers; plan, coordinate and manage training sessions, mobilising trainers; evaluate effectiveness of training sessions and workshops; prepare training reports; prepare progress reports and donor reports; develop training project concepts and proposals.

Description of Duties

1. Coordinate and Facilitate Training of Trainer (ToT) Workshops: Organise and manage ToT workshops to build the capacity of trainers
2. Conduct Training Sessions and Workshops: Lead training sessions and workshops as the primary trainer
3. Coach and Mentor Trainers: Provide ongoing guidance, support, and mentorship to trainers to enhance their skills and performance; Supervise the trainers to ensure timely completion of training activities and preparation of training reports
4. Plan, Coordinate, and Manage Training Activities: Develop detailed plans for training sessions, ensuring proper scheduling, resource allocation, and mobilisation of trainers
5. Training Need Assessment: Conduct training needs assessments for designing and planning training programmes
6. Evaluate Training Effectiveness: Assess the impact and outcomes of training sessions and workshops using evaluation tools and feedback, including by conducting focus group discussions and key informant interviews
7. Data Collection: Collection of quantitative and qualitative data related to the training activities as well as training needs assessments through online and offline surveys, including field visits
8. Prepare Training Reports: Compile and present comprehensive reports on training activities, including achievements, challenges, and recommendations
9. Draft Progress and Donor Reports: Prepare detailed monthly progress updates and reports tailored for internal use and donors, highlighting key accomplishments, outcomes, opportunities, challenges, lessons learned and ways forward
10. Develop Training Project Concepts and Proposals: Design and draft training-related project concepts and proposals to secure funding or expand training initiatives
11. Represent the Organisation: Represent ChildSafeNet in national and international training programmes, meetings, workshops and seminars as necessary
12. Other Duties: Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

•  Master’s degree, preferably in social work, sociology, public health or anthropology
•  Minimum five years of experience in conducting coordinating, leading and facilitating training programmes, with at least two years of experience in the field of child rights and child protection issues (e.g., sexual abuse or violence against children, online risks and gender-based violence)
• Proven track record in conducting training needs assessment and developing training materials
• Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts and recommendations both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise style
•  Good knowledge of children and young people’s online behaviour and risks, desirable
•  Good knowledge of child rights, child protection and gender-based violence
• Knowledge of digital technology and use of computer applications

Personal Attributes

•  A strong commitment and interest in the protection of children and young people online
• Willingness to learn and keep abreast of new developments in the field of cyber safety for children and young people
•  Ability to think analytically, strategically, critically, and outside the box
•  Creativity, flexibility and attention to detail
• Sound planning and organisational skills (including self-management and time-management)
• Excellent timely communication manner – online, telephone and face-to-face
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to operate effectively across organisational boundaries
• Ability to take own initiatives but also to work as a part of a team in a multicultural environment
• Ability to prepare plan, set priorities and implement activities in a timely manner
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Sensitivity to gender, ethnicity and children and young people in difficult circumstances

Salary and Benefits

Rs. 40,447 – 62,423 according to the skills and experience, plus Dashain bonus and other applicable

benefits as per the organisational rules

Equal Opportunity

ChildSafeNet is an equal opportunity organisation, and the vacancy is open for all, regardless of their gender, ethnicity and socio-economic backgrounds.

Child Safeguarding

The post-holder’s work may include direct contact with children and young people, in person or online. ChildSafeNet is committed to protecting children and young people from abuse and exploitation. To
ensure this, our selection process includes rigorous background checks of the short-listed applicants.

Application Process

Interested applicants are requested to submit their application with a statement on how they can contribute to this role, a curriculum vitae, and soft copies of training modules developed (if available) to hr@childsafenet.org by 24 December 2024, with “Training Officer” as the subject, indicating the expected start date and salary expectation. The successful candidate MUST be available to commence work within two weeks of receiving the job offer. Employment is conditional upon receipt of two references and a successful background check