• Position Title: Training and Development Officer – AWARD
• Reference No: 202576
• Location: Nairobi, Kenya (ICRAF Campus)
• Employment Type: Full-Time (1-Year Contract, Renewable)
• Number of Vacancies: 2
• Reporting To: AWARD Leadership / Senior Training Officers
• Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
• Category/Department: Capacity Development / Training / AWARD
• Salary: Competitive Local Remuneration in Local Currency (Commensurate with Skills/Experience – Inclusive of 3-Month Probation)

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Introduction

The Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF), through its African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) initiative, is recruiting 2 Training and Development Officers to support coordination of virtual/in-person courses, curriculum/content development, trainer management, knowledge management, pre/post-training follow-up, and stakeholder liaison for fellowship programs and partner institutions – focusing on anglophone participants.

Requiring a Master’s degree in Education/Adult Education/Training & Development or related, minimum 5 years progressive experience in capacity development/training management (international/regional preferred), and demonstrated skills in curriculum design, virtual learning platforms, e-learning resources, these locally recruited positions (1-year renewable) demand excellence in planning, facilitation, and reporting. Ideal for passionate, innovative professionals committed to gender-inclusive agricultural development, this opportunity aligns with Kenya’s KES 200 billion agriculture sector and Vision 2030’s capacity building goals. These roles suit collaborative, detail-oriented experts ready for impactful contributions to AWARD’s pan-African mandate.

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About CIFOR-ICRAF & AWARD

CIFOR and ICRAF envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes enhance environment and well-being. Members of CGIAR, they build evidence on forests, agroforestry, energy, climate, and biodiversity.

AWARD (African Women in Agricultural Research and Development) works toward inclusive, agriculture-driven prosperity for Africa by strengthening careers of African women in agricultural research and development.

CIFOR-ICRAF/AWARD fosters a culture of equity, innovation, and impact, delivering evidence-based solutions. For Training Officers, the organization provides meaningful roles, professional development, and global networks in a diverse, inclusive team.

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Overview

To provide support to the Senior Training Officers in the coordination of AWARD’s planned virtual and in person courses, ensuring the smooth planning, delivery and follow-up of high-quality training activities, with a focus on anglophone participants and specific deliverables.

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Key Responsibilities

AWARD Training Activities Coordination

• Timely planning/scheduling/execution of courses per workplan.
• Prepare course materials to AWARD standards.
• Outline/share venue requirements with operations.
• Communicate schedules/requirements/pre-course activities to participants, monitor progress.
• Administer assessments, generate reports.
• Support delivery – tools/equipment, trainer/participant needs.
• Maintain attendance/completion/evaluation records.
• Attend inter-unit meetings.

Curriculum and Content Development

• Participate in design/development/reviews/updates of curriculum/content.
• Ensure accuracy/relevance/alignment with standards.
• Format/edit materials for consistency/clarity.
• Source interactive tools/digital resources.
• Evaluate effectiveness via feedback/performance.
• Analyze evaluations, provide reports/feedback.
• Monitor trends in instructional design/learning technology.

Trainers and Resource Persons Management

• Support recruitment/onboarding.
• Maintain/update trainer database/expertise matrix.
• Participate in trainer allocation.
• Prepare budgets for trainers/materials.
• Draft/review/process contracts/TORs.
• Track timelines/renewals.
• Ensure compliance HR/procurement/donor.
• Facilitate payments/documentation.
• Provide briefs/programs/materials/logistics.
• Attend debriefs/provide feedback.

Knowledge Management

• File/accessibility of resources (workbooks/slides/reports/aids).
• Gather/analyze/share feedback.
• Organize/categorize materials/reports.
• Support repositories development/maintenance.
• Ensure consistency/quality/accuracy.
• Support communication dissemination.
• Assist staff retrieval.
• Analyze portal usage/improvement areas.

Pre-course and Post Training Follow up

• Customize/administer/follow up pre/post activities/assessments.
• Generate/disseminate reports/feedback.

Liaison with AWARD Stakeholders

• Facilitate communication partners/participants/AWARD.
• Schedule/document meetings.
• Follow up action items/requests/complaints.
• Maintain contact database.
• Prepare milestone messages.

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Requirements

Education, Experience and Technical Skills

• Master’s degree in Education/Adult Education/Training & Development or related.
• Minimum 5 years progressive experience in capacity development/managing training programs (international/regional preferred).
• Knowledge/experience with Virtual Learning Platforms/Content Management.
• Knowledge/experience managing e-learning resources.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum design/content development.

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Terms and Conditions

• Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) position.
• Competitive remuneration in local currency, commensurate with skills/experience.
• 1-year appointment, inclusive 3-month probation, extension contingent on performance/relevance/funding.
• Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya.

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How to Apply

Apply now for the Training and Development Officer – AWARD positions at CIFOR-ICRAF.

Submit via CIFOR-ICRAF Careers: https://recruit.cifor-icraf.org/jobs/Careers/206844000047801123/Training-and-Development-Officer–AWARD by December 31, 2025.

CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. No fees.

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Expert Tips for Success as Training and Development Officer at CIFOR-ICRAF AWARD: A Shortlister’s Perspective

As a recruiter shortlisting for CIFOR-ICRAF’s Training and Development Officer – AWARD, I prioritize applications that demonstrate gender/agriculture training expertise, virtual platform mastery, and curriculum innovation in pan-African development. With a 70% rejection rate due to generic CVs or no Master’s, these 10 tips are designed to place your application in the top 5% by showcasing your 5+ years and inclusive passion. Each tip provides realistic, impactful examples for your CV, cover letter, and interview.

Tip 1: Lead with a Quantified Training Coordination Achievement

Why It Works: Recruiters seek proven coordinators—50% of shortlists go to candidates with course/delivery metrics. A CV opening with a specific achievement (e.g., “Coordinated 50 virtual courses for 1,000 women researchers”) grabs attention, proving your coordination.

CV Example:
“Coordinated 50 virtual courses as Training Officer candidate for 1,000 women researchers.”
Why: This showcases your coordination, aligning with AWARD’s anglophone needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As Master’s Adult Education holder, I executed 30 in-person sessions with 95% completion, preparing me for AWARD’s requirements.”
Why: It links your experience to the job’s planning/delivery needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I scheduled 40 courses quarterly with 92% adherence, aligning with CIFOR-ICRAF standards.”
Why: This story highlights your coordination with metrics.

How to Do It: Open your CV with a “Key Achievement” section featuring one bullet point with a course/participant metric. Include “Training and Development Officer AWARD” and “training coordination” in your CV and cover letter. Practice a 30-second interview story.

Tip 2: Highlight Curriculum/Content Development with Example

Why It Works: Demonstrated experience in curriculum design/content development is mandatory—recruiters prioritize developers. A specific example of development (e.g., “Developed 20 gender-inclusive curricula with 95% adoption”) shows development.

CV Example:
“Developed 20 gender-inclusive curricula as Officer candidate with 95% adoption.”
Why: This quantifies your development, aligning with AWARD’s design needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I updated 30 contents with 90% relevance, preparing me for AWARD’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s reviews/updates needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I designed 40 modules quarterly with 92% alignment, aligning with CIFOR-ICRAF standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your development with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Curriculum/Content Development & Gender Inclusion” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to AWARD target audience. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 3: Demonstrate Virtual Platform Expertise with Example

Why It Works: Knowledge/experience with Virtual Learning Platforms/Content Management is required—recruiters prioritize virtual experts. A specific example of expertise (e.g., “Managed 50 virtual platforms with 95% participant engagement”) shows expertise.

CV Example:
“Managed 50 virtual platforms as Training Officer candidate with 95% engagement.”
Why: This quantifies your expertise, aligning with AWARD’s virtual needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I administered 30 e-learning resources with 90% accessibility, preparing me for AWARD’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s e-learning needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I facilitated 40 virtuals quarterly with 92% interaction, aligning with CIFOR-ICRAF standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your expertise with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Virtual Platform Expertise & E-Learning Management” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to content management. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 4: Highlight Trainer Management with Example

Why It Works: Managing trainers/contracts/TORs is key—recruiters prioritize managers. A specific example of management (e.g., “Managed 50 trainer contracts with 95% compliance”) shows management.

CV Example:
“Managed 50 trainer contracts as Officer candidate with 95% compliance.”
Why: This quantifies your management, aligning with AWARD’s recruitment needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I onboarded 30 trainers with 90% database updates, preparing me for AWARD’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s allocation needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I coordinated 40 trainers quarterly with 92% payments, aligning with CIFOR-ICRAF standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your management with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Trainer Management & Contract Compliance” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to budgets/payments. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 5: Demonstrate Knowledge Management with Example

Why It Works: Managing learning resources/repositories is valued—recruiters prioritize managers. A specific example of management (e.g., “Managed repositories for 200 resources with 95% accessibility”) shows management.

CV Example:
“Managed repositories for 200 resources as Training Officer candidate with 95% accessibility.”
Why: This quantifies your management, aligning with AWARD’s repositories needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I organized 150 materials with 90% quality, preparing me for AWARD’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s categorize needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I maintained 40 portals quarterly with 92% usage, aligning with CIFOR-ICRAF standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your management with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Knowledge Management & Repository Accessibility” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to portal usage. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 6: Highlight Pre/Post Training Follow-Up with Example

Why It Works: Pre/post activities/administration/follow-up is key—recruiters prioritize follow-up pros. A specific example of follow-up (e.g., “Followed up 200 pre/post activities with 95% completion”) shows follow-up.

CV Example:
“Followed up 200 pre/post activities as Officer candidate with 95% completion.”
Why: This quantifies your follow-up, aligning with AWARD’s customize needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I disseminated 150 reports with 90% feedback, preparing me for AWARD’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s generate needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I administered 40 assessments quarterly with 92% progress, aligning with CIFOR-ICRAF standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your follow-up with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Pre/Post Training Follow-Up & Activity Completion” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to expected outputs. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 7: Demonstrate Stakeholder Liaison with Example

Why It Works: Liaison with partners/participants is valued—recruiters prioritize liaisons. A specific example of liaison (e.g., “Liaised with 50 partners with 95% seamless delivery”) shows liaison.

CV Example:
“Liaised with 50 partners as Training Officer candidate with 95% seamless delivery.”
Why: This quantifies your liaison, aligning with AWARD’s facilitate needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I scheduled 30 meetings with 90% documentation, preparing me for AWARD’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s schedule needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I engaged 40 stakeholders quarterly with 92% action, aligning with CIFOR-ICRAF standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your liaison with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Stakeholder Liaison & Partnership Seamless” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to disputes/complaints. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 8: Highlight International/Regional Experience with Example

Why It Works: Experience in international/regional organization preferred—recruiters prioritize global pros. A specific example of experience (e.g., “Managed 50 pan-African trainings with 95% inclusivity”) shows experience.

CV Example:
“Managed 50 pan-African trainings as Officer candidate with 95% inclusivity.”
Why: This quantifies your experience, aligning with AWARD’s pan-African needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As 5-year regional trainer, I delivered 30 programs with 90% impact, preparing me for AWARD’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s progressive needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I scaled 40 capacities quarterly with 92% reach, aligning with CIFOR-ICRAF standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your experience with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “International/Regional Experience & Pan-African Impact” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to fellowship programs. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 9: Demonstrate Gender-Inclusive Focus with Example

Why It Works: AWARD’s core is women in agriculture—recruiters prioritize gender experts. A specific example of focus (e.g., “Empowered 200 women researchers with 95% leadership gain”) shows focus.

CV Example:
“Empowered 200 women researchers as Training Officer candidate with 95% leadership gain.”
Why: This quantifies your focus, aligning with AWARD’s gender needs.

Cover Letter Example:
“As candidate, I designed 30 inclusive contents with 90% participation, preparing me for AWARD’s requirements.”
Why: It connects your experience to the job’s anglophone needs.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I advanced 40 women quarterly with 92% development, aligning with CIFOR-ICRAF standards.”
Why: This story emphasizes your focus with metrics.

How to Do It: Include a “Gender-Inclusive Focus & Women Empowerment” section in your CV. In your cover letter, connect one example to agricultural research. For interviews, practice a 30-second story.

Tip 10: Craft a Concise, Pan-African Women Passion Interview Talk

Why It Works: Recruiters prioritize officers who convey pan-African women passion and alignment with AWARD’s inclusive prosperity mission. A concise, 1-minute talk linking your skills to AWARD’s goals (e.g., gender capacity) makes you memorable.

CV Example (Summary Statement):
“Gender-capacity Training and Development Officer candidate with Master’s Adult Education, 95% training impact, passionate about AWARD’s African women in agriculture.”
Why: This sets a strong tone, aligning your skills with AWARD’s mission.

Cover Letter Example:
“With 90% curriculum mastery and stakeholder liaison, I’m committed to AWARD’s equitable agricultural future.”
Why: It conveys passion and ties your skills to AWARD’s goals.

Interview Example:
“As Officer, I empowered 92% women researchers, ready to drive AWARD’s inclusive prosperity.”
Why: This talk connects your experience to AWARD’s needs, showing passion and readiness.

How to Do It: Craft a 1-minute talk highlighting your training experience, a key achievement (e.g., “92% empowered”), and passion for AWARD’s mission. Include it in your cover letter’s closing and rehearse for interviews. Dress in smart professional attire, arrive early, and bring a folder with your CV, Master’s. Reference pan-African. Follow up via CIFOR-ICRAF portal emphasizing AWARD’s gender vision.

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