Training Specialist

BlueForce, Inc. is seeking for Training Specialists to provide expert-level curriculum development and training to a variety of national and international stakeholders. This position requires deployment to Sub-Saharan Africa.

This position is subject to contract award

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level curriculum development and training to either the Host Nation, Regional Organization, or International Organization personnel, in one or more specialized disciplines.

• Prepare presentations, handouts, and any other required training aids ready before the training takes place and provide all needed hardcopy materials to facilitate training events.

• Ensure that all training is contextually relevant and culturally appropriate, and that training incorporates adult learning techniques and best practices to achieve the desired training objectives.

• Be prepared to accomplish training activities without logistical support from the Embassy, Host Nation, Regional Organization, or International Organization.

• Ensure the trainings shall be provided with the desired end-state of improved Host Nation/Regional or International Organization self-sufficiency to undertake these tasks.

• Consult with the U.S. Embassy country team to ensure relevancy on all current U.S. Government policy guidance concerning the Host Nation/Regional or International Organization.

• In coordination with PM ensure Contractor Company checks with the Embassy that any members of foreign security forces have successfully passed Leahy vetting before they are allowed to participate in training.

• In coordination with PM ensure Contractor Company submit the training agenda/schedule, the training curriculum, a list of training participants, and any requests for policy guidance/clarification for COR approval.

• In coordination with PM ensure Contractor is responsible for translating training materials (presentations, handouts, etc.), if appropriate, and for providing all needed hardcopy materials for participants.

• Conduct Pre-training assessment and post-training assessment.

• In coordination with PM ensure that no later than 14 calendar days after a training has been completed, the Contractor submits a training after-action report that includes the purpose of the training, how the training supports broader foreign assistance objectives, a narrative summary of what happened, the training agenda, a chart of participant information (full name, sex, position, title, unit, unit location, email, phone), a class photo, analysis of pre- and post-training assessments to measure change in individual knowledge in the relevant subject area, lessons learned regarding effective training delivery given the specific country context, a summary of logistics required for the training and how they were provided, and recommendations for future training and/or other engagement with the participants to achieve broader foreign assistance objectives.

• Additional deliverables may apply once contract is awarded.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications

Training Specialist Level 1

• Bachelor's degree and at least six (6) years of prior professional experience in a training specialist role.

Training Specialist Level 2

• Master's degree and at least four (4) years prior professional experience in a training specialist role.

Overall Minimum Experience

• Experience developing curriculum and delivering training using adult learning techniques.

• Experience delivering training to foreign military officials and/or foreign government officials.

• Experience working overseas.

• Fluent English language speaking and writing ability.

• Demonstrated knowledge with all relevant State and interagency guidance regarding U.S. objectives and the broader operational picture the training will support. At a minimum:

• National Security Strategy (NSS).

• Integrated Country Strategy (ICS).

• DoD's Regional Combatant Command Theater Campaign Plan and Contingency Plans.

• DoD Country-level Plans.

• Foreign language requirements may apply once contract is awarded.

• Medical requirements may apply once contract is awarded.

• Citizenship requirements may apply once contract is awarded.

• Security clearance requirements may apply once contract is awarded.