Trainer - Risk Management

We are actively seeking a qualified and experienced Risk Management Trainer to design and deliver a comprehensive, practical training program for program staff at Action For Humanity (AFH). If you specialize in risk management within the humanitarian or INGO sector and are passionate about building the capacity of frontline program teams, this opportunity is for you.

About the Assignment

You will lead a fully structured Risk Management Training Program targeting at least 50% of AFH program staff, delivered either in-person, online, or in a blended format as mutually agreed with the organization.

Why This Assignment Matters

In humanitarian operations, unmanaged risk can cost lives. Your expertise will directly equip program teams with the tools and knowledge to anticipate, assess, and respond to risks protecting both the people AFH serves and the integrity of its programs. This is more than a training contract it is an investment in stronger, safer, and more accountable humanitarian delivery.

Training Modules You Will Cover:

• Risk Management Fundamentals & the Project Risk Cycle.

• Risk Identification, Assessment & Likelihood/Impact Scoring.

• Risk Registers, Mitigation Planning & Risk Ownership.

• Operational, Security & Access Risk in Humanitarian Settings.

• Safeguarding, Fraud & Compliance Risk Integration.

• Risk Monitoring, Reporting & Escalation to Management.

Success Indicator: A measurable improvement in risk management knowledge demonstrated through pre- and post-training assessments with a specific focus on project managers.

What You Will Deliver

Deliverables Include:

• Training work plan, session agenda & delivery methodology (submitted prior to delivery).

• Full training materials, a reusable risk register template & practical exercises.

• Pre- and post-training assessment tools with scored results.

• Attendance records and signed participation sheets.

• Final training report with results analysis and actionable recommendations.

Expected Outcomes:

• Program staff able to systematically identify, assess, and prioritize project risks.

• Functional risk registers and mitigation plans adopted across program teams.

• Stronger integration of safeguarding, fraud, and compliance risk into project management.

• Measurable knowledge gains evidenced by pre/post assessment score comparisons.

Who We Are Looking For

You are the right fit if you have:

• Expertise as a Risk Management, M&E, or Program Management Specialist

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience

• Familiarity with enterprise and project-level risk frameworks ISO 31000 or equivalent

• In-depth knowledge of operational, security, safeguarding, and compliance risk in fragile and conflict-affected contexts

• A proven track record of similar capacity-strengthening assignments

• Strong command of English and Arabic language proficiency is a significant advantage

Assignment Details

• Duration: One (1) month from contract signing date

• Work Schedule: As per agreed training work plan and session schedule

• Delivery Mode In-person and/or online, to be stated in the session agenda & online delivery methodology

• Payment: Fixed, all-inclusive fee (covering trainer fee, preparation, materials, delivery & reporting. Subject to applicable tax/withholding per local law)

How to apply

How to Apply

Interested trainers are invited to submit their offer package titled ''Trainer - Risk Management'' to hr.syria@actionforhumanity.org including the following:

• Updated CV highlighting relevant experience.

• Detailed Technical & Financial Proposal including your training methodology and work plan.

• Three (3) Professional References from previous similar assignments.

Important Notice to All Applicants

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. This assignment may be closed before the stated deadline once a suitable candidate is identified.

• We strongly encourage interested trainers to submit their applications as early as possible.