Training Specialist

Overview

NTU International is preparing to submit a proposal for the project titled "Communication outreach and engagement on EU policies in North Africa, the Middle East and the Gulf." As part of this effort, NTU International is forming a roster of qualified Non-Key Experts, both Senior and Junior, who can be engaged on a short-term, as-needed basis over a 36-month project timeframe. The main aim is to offer strategic, technical, and logistical communication assistance to DG MENA for daily communication tasks, aiming to enhance the European Union’s visibility, outreach, and impact of its initiatives and partnerships throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Gulf regions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct communication and media training sessions, including workshops and seminars.
• Create tailored instructional resources such as training materials, toolkits, presentations, and hands-on exercises for various audiences.
• Lead capacity-building activities covering strategic communication, media interaction, digital communication, and related subjects.
• Guide interactive workshops, promote group discussions, and run simulation-based learning.
• Identify and analyze the learning requirements of participants and customize training content accordingly.
• Measure training effectiveness and compile detailed reports with recommendations after sessions.
• Offer coaching and mentorship to communications professionals and relevant institutional actors.
• Aid in creating sustainable learning tools and facilitate knowledge exchange mechanisms.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Academic degree or equivalent experience in communication or media fields.
• Demonstrated competency in facilitation.
• Fluency in English, with additional fluency in French and/or Arabic considered advantageous.

• At least 5 years of overall experience in communication or media roles.
• A minimum of 3 years specifically focused on the design and execution of training seminars.