Training Facilitator for Adaptive Social Protection

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, is a United Nations agency that works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The organization is dedicated to promoting the rights of every child and is committed to providing diverse opportunities for professional and personal development for its staff. UNICEF operates with a mission to ensure that every child has the right to protection and support, and it fosters a culture of inclusivity and diversity within its workforce.

Job Overview:
The position of Training Facilitator for Adaptive Social Protection involves delivering training sessions aimed at enhancing the capacity of the social protection system in Uzbekistan. The role requires participation in familiarization sessions on Adaptive Social Protection (ASP) training modules, delivering interactive training sessions, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure effective training delivery. The facilitator will be responsible for assessing learning outcomes, collecting feedback, and proposing improvements for future training cycles. This position is crucial for building awareness and understanding of adaptive social protection principles among social protection officers and relevant stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in familiarization sessions on ASP training modules and materials to ensure consistent delivery across locations.
• Deliver 3-day ASP training sessions for assigned cohorts using participatory methods such as case studies and group exercises.
• Support the delivery of training modules focused on the concepts and elements of ASP.
• Administer pre- and post-training evaluations to assess learning outcomes.
• Collect participant feedback and analyze results to propose improvements.
• Coordinate with UNICEF and NASP focal points to finalize training agendas and materials.
• Prepare session completion notes and brief reports summarizing key issues and recommendations after each training session.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a university degree in social policy, economics, public administration, social sciences, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, or related fields. Additionally, they should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in social protection and/or training facilitation, with demonstrated experience in adult learning and interactive facilitation methods. Familiarity with the social protection context in Uzbekistan, particularly with INSON centres, is considered an asset. The ability to travel domestically to training locations is also required.

Educational Background:
A university degree in relevant fields such as social policy, economics, public administration, social sciences, climate adaptation, or disaster risk reduction is mandatory for this position. This educational background is essential to understand the complexities of social protection systems and to effectively facilitate training sessions.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in social protection and/or training facilitation. Candidates should have a proven track record of working with adult learners and employing interactive training methods. Experience in the context of Uzbekistan's social protection system is highly desirable, as it will enhance the effectiveness of the training delivered.

Languages:
Fluency in Uzbek is required for this position, while proficiency in Russian is preferred. The ability to communicate effectively in both languages will facilitate better engagement with participants and stakeholders during training sessions.

Additional Notes:
The position may involve travel to various training locations within Uzbekistan. UNICEF emphasizes its commitment to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, nationality, or background. The organization offers a range of benefits, including paid parental leave and reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Candidates should be aware that UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy regarding conduct that is incompatible with its mission and values, and all selected candidates will undergo rigorous background checks.