Automotive Mechanical Trainer and Developer

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

31 October 2026-23:59-GMT Greenwich Mean Time (Accra)

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• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

 

External Vacancy Announcement

No. WFP/GHA/ACC/AMTD/OCTOBER/2026

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL TRAINER AND DEVELOPER

Deadline for Application:  14 days from day of publication

The office of the United Nations World Food Programme invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the vacancy below.     

Job Title:      Automotive Mechanical Trainer and Developer

Duration:     12 Months (Renewable)

Post Grade:   SC9                

Duty Station: Accra

 

JOB PURPOSE: 

The Automotive Mechanical Trainer will be under the supervision of the Training Coordinator of the Transport Training Centre in Accra. The incumbent’s duties shall include but are not limited to the following:

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the technical focal point for the partners trainers for the planning and selection of relevant training modules and topics as per training catalogue.
• Develop and/or adapt pedagogical resources in collaboration with the Learning Management System Developer to upload e-learning content to the LMS.
• Design training sessions including the adapted training equipment and determine training duration, always in line with the participants’ level of competence.
• Participate in the training needs gap analysis both in Ghana and in the WFP Country Offices where a Global Fleet / TTC support is required.
• Prepare training schedules and classroom agenda, according to modules, target audience and partner requirements.
• Organize and carry out online training sessions, webinars, workshops etc. for trainees when required.
• Coordinate with external speakers regarding their contribution to the training sessions.
• Track and evaluate training sessions in coordination with the Training Coordinator. Together with the team, prepare the pre- and post-training evaluations and provide respective recommendations and feedback.
• Ensure the training materials for face-to-face and online sessions are in line with pedagogical objectives.
• Contribute to the sourcing of trainees and ensure their level is adequate to the training through necessary pre-evaluations.
• Perform any other related duties when requested.

 

Minimum Academic Qualifications

Completion of Advance university Degree in Mechanical, Automobile or Electrical/Electronical Engineering or in related functional area.

 

Desired Experiences for Entry into the role:

Minimum of 2 or more years of postgraduate professional progressive experience in mechanics or the provision of training. Experience of delivering training to skilled professionals or apprentices would be an asset.

 

Language:

Fluency in both oral and written communication in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station’s language, if different. French would be an asset.

 

Applicants should submit their applications and CV stating 3 references online to: www1.wfp.org/careers/job.openings and follow the steps.

Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply

People living with disability are also encouraged to apply

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• WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
• All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

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