Summary/Definition: 

It is preferred that the Military Trainer have prior working experience with African Militaries. The individual will report directly to the Lead Trainer and will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing training, both theory and practical lessons for the program. The trainer will also communicate and coordinate as directed by the Lead Trainer with host country military personnel with regards to the coordination and execution of training. He/she will appraise the performance of trainees and submit reports to the Lead Trainer.

Preferred Educational and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent military professional qualifications and experience.
• Military experience.
• Prior experience of working in Africa.  
• Prior experience in training militaries.
• Prior instructor experience.
• Capable of interacting confidently with senior management and customers.

Qualifications:

• Must be French speaking.

Job Functions:

• Set an outstanding personal example of professional, social, and personal behavior and appearance for the trainees, colleagues, and the host nation.
• Achieve the curricular requirements and learning standards of the Program of Instruction.
• Attain and improve proficiency in all military and other subjects taught.
• Adhere to weekly training schedule which includes daily class topics, all military events, military team practice and the uniform of the day.
• Shall conduct training in accordance with the Program (of Instruction) and other activities as prescribed by the Lead Trainer.
• Conduct risk assessment to avoid the possibility of an accident for all activities.
• Manage the merit/demerit system for the assigned classes in coordination with the Lead Trainer.
• Counsel and mentor Trainees on their academic performance.
• Maintain the mental strength to provide consistency in judgment and behavior and exhibit a positive supportive outlook toward trainees and program.
• Maintain good moral character, be able to challenge, motivate, and influence trainees in a positive manner.
• Perform administrative tasks.  Maintain a data base of students’ evaluation and other student reports as required by the program.
• Carry out logistics tasks.  Prepare requisitions for items that may be needed for the classrooms and the instructional process.
• Perform other duties as prescribed and assigned.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Must be able to operate in remote, hash and austere environment during the training periods as required.

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