COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Amideast is an American non-profit organization established in 1951 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with country offices and programs in the Middle East and North Africa region and beyond. Amideast provides transformational education, training, testing, and exchanges that enable individuals, companies, and international partners to better address 21st-century challenges at home and abroad. For more information, visit us at www.amideast.org.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Professional Skills Trainer is responsible for designing and delivering training programs that enhance employees’ soft skills and workplace competencies, such as communication, leadership, teamwork, and time management. The role focuses on improving individual and organizational performance through engaging and effective training methods.
Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver interactive training sessions on professional and business skills
- Customize training content to meet organizational and client needs
- Assess participant progress and provide constructive feedback
- Stay updated on modern training methodologies and tools
Key Skills to Cover:
- Event Management
- Communication
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Emotional Intelligence
- Presentation Skills
- Business Etiquette
- Customer Service
- Negotiation Skills
- Adaptability & Decision-Making
Requirements:
- Proven experience in professional skills training
- Proven experience in material development
- Business background and corporate training experience preferred
- Familiarity with educational technology and LMS platforms
- Native or near-native English proficiency
- MBA preferred
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills
- Ability to engage diverse audiences effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.
Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read, acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.