In-Country Training Manager – Nigeria at Tetra Tech International

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, program management, construction management, and technical services. The Company supports government and commercial clients by providing innovative solutions focused on water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. One of the group of companies under Tetra Tech is delivering the DFID-funded United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF) infrastructure improvement works. The programme’s duration is contracted for an initial 48 months with a possible 24-month extension.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: In-Country Training Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Organization: 174 PRT

Position Summary

• The Training Manager shall be responsible for the implementation and management of all Project training and mentoring activities, including but not limited to Leahy Vetting of trainees, curricula adjustments, management of instructors/mentors, coordinating with Nigerian trainers, ensuring instructors / mentors have all necessary equipment to ensure successful completion of project objectives, scheduling of off-site training, among other aspects.
• The Training Manager shall monitor and evaluate all mentoring efforts that include but are not limited to deployment of mentors, personal security of mentors, ensuring mentors have the necessary equipment and communications for successful achievement of mentoring objectives.
• The location of the position is generally Abuja, although during training sessions the position will be located at the designated training academy.
• The Contractor shall draft the formal documents for position description, duties and responsibilities document.
• The Contractor shall follow all established hiring policies and procedures for the position.
• Once the Contractor determines a candidate, the candidate’s resume should be submitted to the COR, TPU Advisor, INL Director, and INL Nigeria Program Officer for concurrence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, monitor, and manage for the successful achievement of objectives of the training and mentoring components of this Contract.
• Oversee, monitor, and evaluate for the management of personnel needed for the successful implementation of all training and mentoring activities.
• Oversee, monitor, and manage the development and implementation of the in-service continuing education program for the TPU and other units.
• Ensure that all trainers/mentors have the necessary equipment and supplies for the successful implementation of training and mentoring activities.
• Ensure the effective conduct of off-site training sessions (e.g. firing range).
• The position may be required to undertake travel to deliver supplies to personnel serving in outlying deployments.
• It is strongly urged that the Training Manager consult with the INL Director and U.S. Embassy’s Regional Security Officer (RSO) or his/her delegate for any deployment of mentors, any travel in the country, particularly outside Abuja, and follow any travel recommendations the RSO or his/her delegate.
• Promote coordination and facilitate communication between Contract staff, the TPU Advisor, the INL Director in Abuja, INL Nigeria Program Officer, the U.S. Embassy, and INL to help minimize confusion, duplication of effort, and generally work to enhance mission success, overall and in specific facets.
• Maintain strict accountability of all supplies, inventory, and equipment in Nigeria. All equipment shall be tracked and accounted for within the property management system (see Section 6.3.4) and in a quarterly report sent to the Contracting Officer, the COR, INL Director in Abuja, and INL Nigeria Program Officer.
• Provide support to Contract staff related to reporting of accidents and incidents, requests for personnel extensions or terminations, and provision of medical support to Contract staff, including planning for and facilitating emergency medical evaluations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University.
• Graduate of any U.S. state or local law enforcement academy, focused on training officers for a full-service, civilian U.S. law enforcement entity, with an emphasis on community policing. Federal law enforcement academy training is welcome but does not count toward this requirement.
• Three (3) years of experience training and working with foreign law enforcement.
• At least three years of experience overseas or in a remote or difficult environment.
• At least five (5) years of experience as a full-time law enforcement officer in a full-service, civilian U.S. law enforcement entity, with an emphasis on community policing. Military police experience is welcome but does not count toward experience requirement.
• Five (5) years of experience in law enforcement training, preferably at a state or local training academy. Experience with federal law enforcement training is welcome but does not count toward this requirement.
• Possession of a current state driver’s license that is valid for the full period of prospective deployment.
• Possession of a current state, province, or national driver’s license that is valid for the full period of prospective deployment.
• Curriculum development experience.
• U.S. Citizen.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.