Training Coordinator ||| The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International
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Who we are:
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is proud to manage one of the most comprehensive and enduring datasets on any animal species. Recently, the Fossey Fund has expanded its research to include additional gorilla groups in Volcanoes National Park, aligning with our strategic goal of achieving 100% research coverage within the next five (5) years. These data are essential for advancing scientific knowledge of gorillas and informing conservation strategies for this endangered species.
To support this effort, we are seeking highly collaborative individuals with experience in training delivery to join our team as Training Coordinator. This position will be based at the Ellen DeGeneres Campus located in Kinigi Sector – Musanze District/ Northern Province. The successful candidate will work closely with the Community Engagement team and the Community Development Officer.
Position: Training Coordinator (1) – Community Engagement Program
Job Purpose:
The Training Coordinator will be responsible for planning and delivering high quality trainings across the Community Engagement Program (CEP) and collecting and disseminating learning outcomes and trends. Specifically, this role will focus on organizing and leading high-quality trainings for local government and training and management of community-based facilitators (CBFs) for the Village Vitality Project, a community driven development and environmental stewardship initiative and partnership with the Government of Rwanda and an international NGO. The Training Coordinator oversees project implementation within a sector through regular check-ins with local government officials and other trainers, coordinates village, cell and sector level meetings and overall project implementation.
This role will also support other training needs in the CEP including environmental education for primary and secondary students and a Girls in Conservation curriculum. Key skills include leading training, coordination and collaboration with key partners and stakeholders, planning and scheduling across multiple projects and timelines, managing trainers (CBF Champions), and utilizing training evaluation frameworks. The Training Coordinator will work closely with the CEP team, local trainers and local government officials to evaluate the performance of CBFs and to determine additional support needed.
Reports To:
The Training Coordinator will directly report to The Community Development Officer.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
Project Start
Take the lead in CBF Selection with CBF Champions
Organize and prepare CBF Training
Prepare and lead the local government/CBF Trainings
Register Communities on CommCare for monitoring and reporting purposes
Weekly:
Check in with local government representatives and CBF Champions
Ensure CBFs are submitting accurate and timely weekly reports via CommCare
Visit village meeting sites to conduct quality control assessments
Provide weekly report to Sector Officials
Follow up on highlighted issues on community weekly report
During Proposal Development:
Ensure information exchange from village to Proposal Review Committee (PRC) and PRC back to village
Coordinate review of proposal pieces by PRC
Act as liaison between PRC, CBF, local government, and village in communicating proposal review and approval updates
Monthly:
Organize and prepare CBF Meetings at cell level
Collect and submit Technical Advisor (TA) reports to Community Development Officer
Quarterly:
Assist Community Development Officer with planning District Task Force meetings
Assessing the quality of CBF delivery at weekly community meetings
Annually:
Coordinate the Leadership Committee Training in each village
Organize Village exchange visits, 1 per sector
Prepare and Lead the Cell pathway selection meeting
Coordinate subproject proposal development and review with local government, CBFs, and the PRC
Education and Professional Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related fields (education, community development, program/project management, international development, conservation)
Work Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a related field
Experience facilitating, training, coordinating logistics for training or events and conducting training evaluations
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Technical skills with MS Office Suite and Google Suite including basic Excel functions
Strong training and leadership skills; demonstrated ability to supervise staff
Knowledge of and working experience with different training methodologies
Excellent English and Kinyarwanda, written and oral communication
Demonstrated discernment and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and ability to perform and collaborate in complex environments
Ability to travel to the field 3-4 days a week
Outstanding diplomacy and communication skills in individual, team, and large-group settings
Possess problem-solving skills, be a self-starter and a team player
Knowledge and expertise in areas including community driven development, human centered design, program development, and/or environmental education
Application Process:
All candidates interested in this opportunity are invited to submit the following documents:
A cover letter setting out briefly the candidate’s motivation and suitability for the position not more than 1 page,
An Updated CV.
The name, position and contact number for three references, preferably one of them being your current Employer/Direct Supervisor.
A copy of education and training certificates/diplomas/degrees
A copy of relevant work certificates.
A Copy of your national ID
Submit your application in a single file attachment via the "Apply Button" by Friday, July 04, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Please note that hard copies will not be accepted.
APPLY HERE NOW : https://www.jobinrwanda.com/form/default-job-application-form?job_application_job=25396
Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
Felix NDAGIJIMANA
Country Director - Rwanda Programs
Date and Timings:
21-06-2025 10:27 AM to 04-07-2025 10:27 PM
