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Are you tired of just being a number? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? At Terrestris, we are changing the way small businesses support the government. We are seeking a Technical Trainer for the United States Department of State to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support the strategic goals of the U.S Department of State’s Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI). This is a temporary position with deployment in the Sub-Saharan African region. Join our team, grow your career, and crush your goals at Terrestris.

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We approach this by forming strong client and team relationships through transparency. We strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary values to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Technical Trainer at Terrestris do?

The vision for GPOI is to promote international peace and security by reinforcing the global commitment to achieve and sustain effectiveness in United Nations (UN) and regional peace operations. In support of this vision, the GPOI mission is to strengthen the effectiveness of UN and regional peace operations by enhancing partner countries’ capacities to prepare, deploy, and sustain peacekeepers and reinforcing UN and regional organizations’ performance and accountability frameworks.

Specifically, this role serves as an onsite support of the Senior Technical Trainers in the conduct of all technical contract training requirements. The Technical Trainer will be responsible for training new users in how to use the system and position new bureaus for long-term success with the application.

What does a typical day look like for the Technical Trainer? 

You will:

Create detailed and user-friendly training materials, including manuals, guides, and video tutorials tailored to various learning styles and user needs

Develop engaging and informative guides that highlight key features and benefits of the case management application to encourage adoption among end-users

Design comprehensive training plans that cater to different levels of user expertise, ensuring a structured and effective learning experience

Facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions for end-users, providing hands-on guidance and support.

Offer ongoing support and assistance to users during the initial rollout phase to ensure smooth adoption and integration of the application

Gather feedback from training sessions and user interactions to continuously improve training materials and strategies

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop strategies and materials that effectively market the case management application to other bureaus within the Department

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the Technical Trainer we’re looking for if you have:

Must speak French fluently

A minimum of 5 years of technical experience which includes a relevant blend of military skills, experience, knowledge, and current certifications

Proficiency in creating training materials using various tools

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of stakeholders and end-users

Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt training methods to suit different audiences and learning styles

Effective time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a part-time capacity

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.