Capacity Building Specialist for Training Activities - retainer position

Within the duration of the assignment, the Capacity Building Specialist is expected to provide support to MEA for strengthening the capacity of the MEA Training Centre. The Specialist will conduct an analysis to identify needs and priorities of MEA’s Training Centre. The analysis will provide inputs for preparation of the Action Plan for supporting MEA’s training centre and will facilitate establishment of systematic approach to training of national administration involved in the accession process. This assignment also includes support for implementation of the Training Plan for MEA employees, with focus on the line ministries and other institutions part of the negotiation structure. The assignment encompasses preparation and organisation of training events related to implementation of the harmonised legislation for various government institutions but also other topics related to EU integration.

In particular, the Specialist will undertake the following activities/responsibilities:

• Design and conduct comprehensive Training Needs Assessment (TNA) to identify knowledge gaps and training requirements across MEA and the negotiation structure. This assessment will serve as the foundation for tailored capacity building initiatives.
• Based on the findings from the TNA, the Specialist will formulate a detailed Capacity Strengthening Plan aimed at: 

  • Enhancing the administrative capabilities of MEA and the negotiation structure

  • Strengthening legislative alignment with EU standards and other quality learning programmes to strengthen the capacity of other line ministries involved in the accession process. 

  • Identifying potential areas of cooperation with the Parliament in planning and delivery of capacity building activities for the administration of the Parliament and/or MPs. 

  • Tracking other capacity building activities across the structure, documenting outcomes, lessons learned, and providing recommendations for continuous improvement. 

  • Identifying needs for  future interventions and ensuring alignment with project objectives.

• Organise and lead interactive workshops and training sessions tailored to empower participants with the requisite skills and knowledge to effectively address the EU requirements and engage in EU integration processes. Potential cooperation with the Parliamentary Institute in planning and delivery of capacity building activities for the administration of the Parliament and/or MPs considered.
• Provide support to the preparation of the concept of the E-learning platform aimed for digitalization of the training programmes/ courses/ modules for the key stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of the Capacity Strengthening Plan within the agreed timescale and provide proper reporting;

• Advanced University Degree preferably in Public Administration, Law, Management, Development Studies, or other or other relevant discipline is required
• University Degree (Bachelor’s degree / first level) with two additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

• Minimum five years of experience in the developing HRM practices/ tools/ training programmes and/or implementation of the capacity building/ training activities is required
• Experience in EU accession process and/or public administration reform at the national and/or international level is required
• Previous engagement with or within negotiation structures related to European integration issues is strongly desirable