Training Coordinator for trainings on Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for Reproductive Health

Organizational Context:

Set up in 1985 by leading British Muslim organizations, Muslim Aid supports projects in over 50 countries spanning Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe. By responding quickly to emergencies, Muslim Aid provides relief to the victims of natural disasters, war and famine. Muslim Aid also deploys long-term development projects on child development, education, skills training, provision of clean water and healthcare to tackle the root causes of poverty.

During emergencies, women have unique health concerns, from hygiene needs to life threatening complications related to pregnancy, child birth, with increased risk of rape and sexually transmitted diseases, unsafe abortions and obstetrical complications. Reproductive health interventions for communities affected by natural disasters require special knowledge and skills. Studies have shown that there are adverse reproductive health issues following disasters, which includes early pregnancy loss, premature delivery, still births and delivery-related complications. Pregnant and lactating women may not have access to necessary health care and food supplements Women and girls also often confront discrimination and gender based violence in the aftermath of disasters.

Muslim Aid has signed an agreement with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to conduct series of trainings on Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for Reproductive Health in Emergencies and Clinical Management of Rape Survivors (CMRS) for both government and non-governmental organizations. In 2015, these trainings will be organized for both medical and non-medical practitioners in three provincial capitals such as Lahore, Punjab, Karachi, Sindh and Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa / FATA. UNFPA has conducted 4 similar trainings in 2014 for the first line responders at the national, provincial and district level. These trainings are significant as it would enable the relevant partners to be better prepared to address RH issues during emergencies. These trainings will also be made sustainable through utilizing accredited Government officials at NHEPRN for facilitating the trainings in provinces. A pool of trainers will be developed and maintained to roll out provincial and district level trainings, advocate for the inclusion of SRH in provincial and district disaster management plans and health plans and work to integrate and implement Reproductive Health services as a standard during preparedness, response and recovery. Therefore, series of trainings have been planned to be undertaken initially during a 9 month period (April-December) 2015.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Planning:

• Develop a comprehensive work plan for all the trainings in 2015, followed by training plan & training calendar for Minimum Initial Service Package for RH in Emergencies and CMRS,
• Plan and manage training and learning aspects of the MISP / CMOR trainings in coordination with UNFPA and NHEPRN,
• Develop of training curriculum and related tools,
• Organize training events in target Provinces,
• Manage budget of the trainings,
• Identify suitable trainer/s, contracting the trainer/s, if needed
• Arrange logistic including finalization of the training event: invitations, venue, registrations, accommodation, meals, travel, etc,
• Collecting feedback and experiences, analyzing the lessons learned for future trainings
• Maintain close liaison with UNFPA, NHEPRN, Government line departments at national & provincial levels, as and when required.

Coordination:

He/she will coordinate with UNFPA and NHEPRN, in achieving the overall objective through timely completion of planned training activities. Sometimes coordination can be required on a regular basis which will include participating in meetings at UNFPA or NHEPRN.

Implementation/ Key deliverables:

• Design and organize 12 MISP trainings and 3 ToTs in respective provinces, as per approved work plan,
• Develop outline of the training material on MISP / CMOR for the staff of Government line departments, NGOs/INGOs; carryout design, development and printing of training curriculum / tools: The tools will include, but not limited to:
• Training brochure, Agenda, profile of Resource persons/Trainers, List of participants, Pre post evaluation of trainings, Registration sheet, Attendance sheet, Modules / presentations, Stationery (bags /files, pens, diaries, usb etc), Banner / posters, Display of RH Commodities, Training report, Group photo and training pictures etc
• Develop and maintain database of trainees / trainers and share with RHWG to be used for relevant response when & where required,
• Develop MISP training module in coordination with RHWG partner organizations,
• Make all necessary arrangements to conduct 15 MISP trainings as per the agreed training calendar in Sindh, KPK & Punjab,
• Ensure payments to vendors, consultants and participants (DSA and travel cost) are made in an efficient and transparent manner,
• Ensure development of training reports after each event and final report by the end of the year; complemented with narrative and statistical analysis particularly on pre post evaluation of training and each session and
• Perform any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Reporting:

He / She will submit a monthly work plan with key deliverables to the supervisor. He / She will also be asked to report to UNFPA, as and when required.

Recruitment Qualification & Experience:

• A graduate or master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Economics, Statistics, Public Administration or relevant disciplines with 3-7 years of relevant experience preferably with International organizations.
• Experience to conduct trainings on national scale with a focus of capacity building of government staff, NGOs & INGOs.
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English and Urdu, with good statistical skills.
• Demonstrable work expertise in management of training and coordination with relevant partners in this regard.
• Proficiency in the use of information technology (word processing, spreadsheets and data management). Must know how to use MS Access.

Reporting lines

The position will report to Health & Nutrition Manager, Muslim Aid. He/ She will be based in Islamabad, Pakistan, in order to complete the deliverables required under this position. The position does require travel to other cities, as and when required. The incumbent will be on probation for a period of 3 months. The extension will be based on his / her performance.

Payment Schedule and rate:

The Training Coordinator will be issued a contract in accordance with Muslim Aid’s policies and procedures. Travel costs including transportation and DSA for domestic travel will be paid by MA in accordance to their PPM.

• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning

• Actively works towards continuing learning and development and acts on training plan and applies newly acquired skills

• Ability to apply conceptual models in support of formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of trainings,
• Good knowledge of the training management and related skills

• Focuses on impact and result for the target audience and responds positively to feedback
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities