Training and Research Specialist

**Training and Research Specialist**

**Purpose of the Job**

This position focuses on fulfilling the objectives of the training department in building the scientific and practical capabilities of Coptic Orphans' field staff and supporting them in delivering the training to target groups, which eventually contribute to achieving the programs' results. The role also entitles maintaining monitoring and evaluation standards for the training to improve the design of annual training plans and continuously develop content This position focuses on fulfilling the objectives of the training department in building the scientific and practical capabilities of Coptic Orphans' field staff and supporting them in delivering the training to target groups, which eventually contribute to achieving the programs' results. The role also entitles maintaining monitoring and evaluation standards for the training to improve the design of annual training plans and continuously develop content

**Essential Functions and Responsibilities**
- Conduct research and organize scientific materials from various sources (e.g. books, journal articles, existing scientific research, activities, educational videos...etc.) that serve the training objectives and topics delineated in the annual training plan, and present high-quality research in written English and/ or Arabic
- Assist in designing training content and developing adaptive methodology and tools to deliver the training
- Design training assessment surveys and utilize tools (e.g. pre-post questionnaires) to measure the impact of such training across different target groups
- Implement training KPIs and report on results and findings, including but not limited to analytically insightful quarterly and annual training reports
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations and training tools for each training
- Carry out training plans and conduct training sessions for field staff (ToT) to prepare them to train local volunteers
- Conduct field visits to assess training outcomes and impact
- Participate in local field meetings to assess special needs in specific areas
- Organize, coordinate, facilitate, and plan workshops for programs' target groups
- Maintain a log of all training conducted and files of training materials
- Follow up with field staff to ensure training effectiveness and to address any concerns for future plans or upcoming trainings
- Create new initiatives to achieve the Training department goals
- Perform other relevant tasks and functions as required by the direct manager

**Required Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills**
- Bachelor degree in Education, Psychology, Training, or any related field.
- Background in human development; courses or studies in Psychology are a must
- 3-5 years of training and research experience is required.
- Experience and demonstrated ability to carry training assessment
- Ability to design and analyze quantitative and qualitative data
- Demonstrated ability in developing training manuals and facilitating training to a variety of audiences
- Ability to conduct scientific research and present high-quality literature reviews
- Strong Interpersonal, communication, analytical and research skills are required.
- Ability to take initiatives, prioritize, and work under tight deadlines
- Excellent presentation, reports writing skills as well as ability to multitask.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Excellent command of the English and Arabic languages, written and spoken

**Working Conditions and Environment (i.e., necessary travel, unusual work hours, etc.)**
- Limited to typical office environment such as walking, sitting, typing, using office equipment, and occasional lifting of boxes or luggage during travel
- Travel throughout Egypt may reach as much as 40% of the time
- Working out of the official hours and on weekends may be required