Objective of this position:

CDRI is looking for an experienced professional for the position of Senior Specialist (Capacity Development) to work under the supervision of Lead Specialist (Capacity Development)/Director (RKM&CD). The incumbent will support activities relating to capacity development and deployments for disaster and sustainable development sectors.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Support in delivery of online and in person capacity building programmes of CDRI including master classes, webinars, in-person training programmes and other such capacity building initiatives.
Support in development of capacity building training modules and online courses for CDRI.
Support in coordinating with various partner organizations for delivery of webinars and other capacity building initiatives through the Learning and Knowledge Management Portal of CDRI.
Support in designing and delivery of peer learning visits and other such knowledge exchange initiatives.
Support and facilitate developing a system for identifying and contracting of professionals and partners for delivering of various online and in person capacity building programmes of CDRI.
Conduct horizon scanning and analysis to draw in learnings from various capacity building and learning initiatives and networks that exist across CDRI member countries and globally.
Work closely with the programme teams and support in conducting capacity building need assessment across sectors and geographies/programme constituencies (national, regional and global).
Support close coordination with government agencies, development partners, training institutions and other relevant stakeholders to support the design and delivery of various capacity building initiatives.
Support in organizing needs assessment survey, pre and post workshop assessment and development of workshop reports.
Attend and document meetings or consultations with external stakeholders as required.
Skill set
Essential:
Demonstrated technical, planning and coordination skills and the ability to work effectively in a technical team.
Proven ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
Excellent written, communication and analytical skills and the ability to present information and concepts clearly, both verbally and on paper.
Proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations and handle multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently, deliver timely and quality products.
Familiarity with international frameworks like the SDGs and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
Computer proficiency, especially in professional office software packages (Microsoft Office).
Desirable:
Experience of working in international organizations.
Proven relevant experience of about 5 years in the field of capacity development
Experience of implementing capacity development initiatives/ e-learning modules in developing countries and good understanding of capacity building and roster development strategies worldwide would be an advantage.

Please send your resume/CV