Rwanda Training Officer at The Dallaire Institute for
Children, Peace and Security: (Deadline 14 May 2026)
PVPSSA Rwanda Training Officer
PVPSSAFull TimeKigali
Job Title : Rwanda Training Officer
Reports to Position Title: Project Manager
Research Project: Promoting The Vancouver
Principles in Sub-Saharan Africa (PVPSSA)
Faculty/ Department: The Dallaire Institute for
Children, Peace and Security
FTE (based on 35 paid hr work week): 100%
Duration: 12 Months ( Full time)
About the Dallaire Institute:
Lt. General Romeo Dallaire founded the Child Soldiers
Initiative in 2007 and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, provided a
home to the Initiative in 2010. In 2020, the Initiative became the Dallaire
Institute for Children, Peace and Security, an international repository of
expertise, research, and advocacy to prevent the recruitment and use of
children in armed violence. The Dallaire Institute is the co-developer of the
2017 Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment
and Use of Child Soldiers. As part of Dalhousie University, the Dallaire
Institute hosts a prestigious Tier 1 Canada Research Chair on International
Peace, Security and Children and offers undergraduate and graduate courses.
Through academic and practitioner training and community engagement, the
Dallaire Institute’s interdisciplinary and applied research advances innovative
strategies for preventing the recruitment and use of children in armed violence.
The Dallaire Institute is supported through private, public and international
contributions.
- To
achieve this important objective, the Dallaire Institute conducts
activities on four fronts: World-class, interdisciplinary research to
build and share knowledge, which in turn leads to new solutions.
- High-level
advocacy activities to create and promote the political will to end the
use of children in violence as central to the achievement of global peace
and security.
- Education
and programming to sustain the efforts to make the recruitment and use of
children as soldiers unthinkable by inspiring leaders, educators, and
policy makers to implement new approaches, conduct research, and actively
share their knowledge on the prioritization of the children’s rights upfront
approach.
- Comprehensive,
prevention-oriented training to security sector actors, in the service of
broader security sector reform, as well as collaboration with civil
society to create and implement tools that protect children from the
dangers associated with recruitment.
Job purpose:
The Training Officer is responsible for supporting the
planning, coordination, and execution of training workshops for the Dallaire
Institute’s projects. This role will work closely with the Project Manager, the
programs and curriculum design team, the MEAL team, and other staff to ensure
the smooth delivery of training activities across multiple projects and
countries. The Training Officer will also manage logistics, track training
data, and contribute to the development of training materials and reports.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Planning and Coordination:
- Ensure
the training-related activities and required resources are comprehensively
and
reasonably embedded in the project plans and budgets. - Develop,
maintain, and disseminate a training calendar.
- Organize
and coordinate meetings related to training preparation and follow-up.
- Identify
challenges in training processes and propose solutions.
- Prepare
detailed training checklists and ensure all involved parties are informed
and prepared.
- Maintain
and update the database of trainers, including their training history and
contact information.
- Act as
the primary point of contact for trainers, providing necessary materials
and information.
Logistics:
- Support
logistical arrangements for itself and other trainers, including travel,
accommodation,
visas, and security checks. - Coordinate
with other consultants and the Operations Team to manage contracts and
payments. - Ensure
all training documentation is collected, organized, and filed
appropriately. Training Delivery:
- Assist
in the review and preparation of training materials.
- Coordinate
the delivery of training sessions, ensuring the availability of all
required resources.
- Facilitate
daily debriefs with the training team to review progress and address any
issues.
- Ensure
evaluation forms and feedback are collected and summarized at the end of
each training.
Post-Training Activities:
- Lead
the preparation of After-Action Reports, summarizing key findings and
recommendations. - Document
and share training-related best practices and lessons learned to influence
relevant curriculum review or training delivery methodologies.
- Work
closely with MEAL colleagues and other relevant ACoE/HQ focal points to
translate MEAL outcomes into compelling narrative report (when required).
- Submit
expense reports and ensure all receipts and documentation are organized
and filed.
Qualifications:
Requirements
- Bachelor’s
Degree in International Development, Education, Management, or a related
field.
- Minimum
2 years experience in training delivery and coordination, or a related
role.
- Fluent
in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A
minimum of 7 years of security sector experience in training development,
especially with security sector institutions in the African context.
Skills
- Strong
organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent
ability to forge relationships at all levels and work across
multicultural, multilingual, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability
to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks
simultaneously.
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint.
- Adept
at handling confidential information with discretion.
Knowledge
- Understanding
of training coordination and project management principles.
- Ability
to communicate technical concepts to colleagues.
- Understanding
of children’s rights, including international and national human rights
frameworks, and peace and/or security sector operations.
Assets
- Experience
working in international or non-profit organizations.
- Professional
working proficiency in other languages, especially French or Portuguese.
- Certification
or qualification in project management.
Working Conditions
Presential role: Due to operational requirements, the
successful applicant is required to work in person.
The position with the need for regional travel up to 50% of
the time
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities
This position is an individual contributor role, working
closely with the PVPSSA country team and other
staff members.
How to apply
Interested candidate should submitted their applictaion no
later than 14th May,2026.
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