Professional Development Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Angola.

📋 Description

• Assist in managing a growing portfolio of professional development initiatives aimed at providing educational opportunities for staff and fostering career advancement within the organization and Angola's wider labor market.

• Strategize and enhance HALO Angola's professional development program.

• Assess workforce training needs and collaborate with external educational institutions to offer relevant courses.

• Oversee and guide HALO educators delivering training in remote field camps across regions where HALO operates.

• Create a professional development strategy based on needs identified from staff surveys, partnership assessments, and labor market analysis.

• Establish and formalize collaborations with training schools and academies.

• Recognize opportunities for expanding staff training and identify areas that require further resources.

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with training partners and providers.

• Ensure that activities align with the Capacity Development Policy and donor stipulations.

• Communicate training initiatives throughout the program and ensure they are in line with the program strategy.

• Recruit, train, and supervise professional development personnel, including HALO educators.

• Review and consolidate curricula, educational resources, and performance metrics for teachers.

• Collaborate with senior management and department heads to develop annual and monthly training work plans.

• Manage training data and records for professional development in accordance with HALO standards and policies.

• Evaluate the strategy's impact and effectiveness, pinpointing gaps and opportunities for enhancement.

• Conduct monthly evaluations and oversight of teachers stationed in remote camps.

• Design and/or facilitate relevant training sessions as needed.

• Maintain reporting timelines, internal review protocols, deliverables, and project tracking systems.

• Coordinate efforts with program departments and local offices.

• Perform administrative tasks, support policy adherence, contribute to strategic planning, and engage in independent projects.

• Travel internationally as required.

• Adhere to HALO health and safety protocols, including conducting risk assessments, COSHH evaluations, and evacuation procedures when necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Significant experience in management roles within academic or training centers/schools.

• A qualification or degree in teaching, with a preference for adult-focused learning.

• Proven experience in designing curricula and training programs.

• Ability to think strategically and demonstrate strong initiative.

• Proficient computer and word processing skills.

• Experience in leading and working effectively across diverse teams or locations.

• Outstanding organizational abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Fluent in written and spoken Portuguese.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• An opportunity to be part of a prominent international humanitarian organization.

• Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing learning.

• A collaborative, inclusive, and results-driven work environment.

• A competitive salary and benefits package, in line with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience.