Lead Consultant Trainers Job Vacancy in Nairobi

Lead Consultant Trainers / Consultant Trainers 

Indepth Research Services, Nairobi invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the positions of Lead Consultant Trainers and Consultant Trainers for the following trainings:- 

GIS and Remote Sensing in Disaster Risk Management 

GIS and Remote Sensing in Food Security Analysis 

GIS and Remote Sensing in Multi Hazard Early Warning Systems 

GIS and Remote Sensing in Climate Change Analysis and Adaptation 

GIS and Remote Sensing in Logistics and Transportation Systems Management 

GIS and Remote Sensing in Utility Systems Management 

GIS and Remote Sensing in Land Information Systems Management

GIS and Remote Sensing in Physical Planning 

GIS and Remote Sensing in Environmental Systems Management 

Mobile Data Gathering 

Open Web GIS Development 

Working with the Training, Research and Development Department, and GIS and Remote Sensing Support team, the Lead Consultant Trainers and Consultant Trainers will design/Review/adapt and offer new and/or existing trainings for blended learning. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Facilitation, conducting research and providing guidance to participants.
• Participating in training curriculum development and training programs
• Adapt and apply appropriate pedagogic strategies and techniques, and principles of instructional design to create blended learning experiences for adult learners.
• Coordinating local and international training workshops
• Advise the department on the appropriate uses of GIS and Remote Sensing applications in blended learning contexts.
• Preparing reports.

Applicants for the position of Lead Consultant trainers must have a PhD in a GIS and Remote Sensing related area. Experience in Instructional Design will be an added advantage. 

Candidates applying for the positions of Consultant Trainers Must have a Masters or higher in a GIS and Remote Sensing related area. In addition they must have excellent technology skills in Free and Open Source GIS and Remote Sensing software such as QGIS, ILWIS, PcRaster, Map Window and GRASS amongst others. 

Knowledge of basic web programming, Google Maps API Family, GeoServer or MapServer, graphic manipulation, is essential for those applying for the Open Web GIS Training. 
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three years of relevant experience. 

For all positions, candidates must possess the following competencies: 

• Demonstrated knowledge of document, data management and presentation software
• Demonstrated planning and organizing skills;
• Ability to coordinate and work well with others, sharing workloads and, work independently.
• Analytical thinking skills and keen judgment;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• IT Skills

To Apply 

Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, telephone contact, e-mail address and copies of certificates and testimonials should be sent to, 

Training and Research Manager, 
Indepth Research Services, 
P. O. Box 104289-00101, 
Nairobi 

or by email to jobs@indepthresearch.org so as to reach not later than 31st August 2011