A AD DV VE ER RT TI I S SE EM ME EN NT T

Request for Associate trainers and

facilitators



Terms of Reference

Associate Trainers and
Facilitators
Reference: Associate trainers and facilitators
Area of Interest: Training / Adult learning
Position Type: Associate

Who are we?
The ACF USA Training Centre (TC), based in Nairobi, Kenya, was opened in 2009 to provide ACF with an
in-house capacity building and professional development hub for our staff. The TC gives our staff the
unique opportunity to access learning and training activities tailored to their contexts, work realities
and needs. We believe that investing in human capital not only strengthens employee satisfaction,
motivation and retention, by equipping them with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to
carry out their work successfully, but ultimately also leads to better humanitarian outcomes.

Throughout the calendar year we run a number of learning events for our staff both in Nairobi and
globally. From technical workshops and trainings on Food Security, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and
Hygiene to management trainings, Training of Trainers (ToTs) and project cycle management courses,
our activities allow our staff to develop their technical skills, their ability to work effectively in a team
and their management competencies.

In 2015 we plan to expand the scope and capacity of our training and facilitation activities.
Accordingly, we would like experienced and enthusiastic Learning and Development professionals to
join our team, on a freelance basis, as Associate Trainers and Facilitators.

What are we looking for?
We are looking for exceptionally skilled and committed trainers and facilitators who are passionate
about capacity building at all levels of a humanitarian organization, delivering innovative learning and
development activities, and being challenged in unexpected ways. Our Associate Trainers and
Facilitators can have varied backgrounds, profiles and experience but must be flexible, able to
integrate into a dynamic team and have a strong eye for detail.

Core trainings and facilitation areas organized by Training Center are indicated below, with additional
topics developed annually in response to program needs.

Team Management training Technical trainings Facilitation and Advisory
Methods

Performance Management
Managing Time and Priorities
Coaching
Communication Skills
Leadership
Motivation

Project Cycle Management
Monitoring and Evaluation
Safety and Security
Management
Nutrition and Health
Food Security and

Strategic Planning
Outcome Mapping
Theory of Change
Appreciate Inquiry
Balance Score Card
Conflict Management and
Prevention
Managing Change
Training of Trainers

Livelihoods
Water Sanitation and
Hygiene (WASH)
Gender
Proposal and Report Writing
Advocacy



Qualification and experience:
At least five years experience in design, implementation and evaluation of trainings
Demonstrated experience in conducting and implementing team management trainings
Experience in using a variety of training methods based on adult learning principles
Oral and Written fluency in English or French
Demonstrated knowledge of the Adult Learning Cycle
Previous experience working with ACF desirable
Attention to detail and ability to compile professional and high quality training materials with
minimum supervision

Application Process
Interested parties must submit their applications by email referenced under title
Associate trainers and facilitators
at consultancies.lsc@acf-international.org
Deadline for submission: Thursday 14
th
November 2014 at 17:00 (GMT+3).
ACF-USA will consider applications from individuals only.
Applications should include:
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae,
- Evidence of past experience in undertaking similar assignments,
- Three (3) references of previous assignments
For more information, prospective consultants may contact Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm
(GMT+3) at the following email address or by phone:
Email: consultancies.lsc@acf-international.org or tel: +254 721 12 64 81.