Automotive Mechanical Trainer and Developer

About the role

The World Food Programme (WFP) is recruiting an Automotive Mechanical Trainer and Developer for its Transport Training Centre in Accra. The post is at post grade SC9, lasts 12 months and is renewable, and falls under the supervision of the Training Coordinator. The trainer acts as the technical focal point for partner trainers on training modules and topics.

Key responsibilities

• Act as technical focal point for partner trainers on selecting training modules and topics according to the training catalogue.
• Develop and/or adapt pedagogical resources with the Learning Management System Developer so e-learning content can be uploaded to the LMS.
• Design training sessions, including adapted training equipment, and set the duration in line with participants' competence level.
• Take part in training needs gap analysis in Ghana and in WFP country offices where Global Fleet / TTC support is needed.
• Prepare training schedules and classroom agendas according to modules, target audience and partner requirements.
• Organise and deliver online training sessions, webinars and workshops when required, and coordinate with external speakers.
• Track and evaluate training sessions, and help prepare pre- and post-training evaluations with recommendations and feedback.
• Ensure training materials for face-to-face and online sessions meet pedagogical objectives.
• Contribute to sourcing trainees and run pre-evaluations to check their level.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree in Mechanical, Automobile or Electrical/Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• At least two years of postgraduate professional experience in mechanics or in providing training; experience delivering training to skilled professionals or apprentices is an asset.
• Fluent spoken and written English (the UN language used at the duty station); French is an asset.

Applications are submitted online through the WFP careers site with a CV and cover letter; only shortlisted candidates are contacted. The deadline for applications is 31 October 2026.