Training Officer – NEMO
About the role
The Ministry of Public Service and Disaster Risk Management invites suitably qualified persons from across the Belize Public Service to apply for Training Officer at the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO), Office of Emergency Management (Circular No. 83 of 2026). The officer coordinates, develops, delivers and evaluates training and capacity-building programmes that prepare personnel, volunteers and stakeholders for disaster preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. Reports to the National Emergency Coordinator.
Responsibilities
- Develop and coordinate a Training and Development Plan with the National Emergency Coordinator and stakeholders
- Conduct training needs assessments
- Prepare annual training schedules, programmes and implementation plans
- Review schedules prepared by the Assistant Training Officer
- Develop training materials, manuals, modules and assessments
- Deliver training and coordinate internal and external facilitators
- Coordinate disaster preparedness exercises, simulations and demonstrations
- Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements
- Coordinate training for auxiliary corps, volunteers and other stakeholders
- Share training information and awareness resources
- Help prepare training budgets and monitor spending
- Submit periodic reports to the National Emergency Coordinator
Requirements
- Open to officers of the Belize Public Service
- Bachelor's degree in Disaster Risk Management, Education, Adult Education/Learning, Management or a related field
- At least 3 years' experience in training and development, including needs assessment, programme and materials development, delivery and evaluation
- Knowledge of instructional design, adult learning and monitoring and evaluation
- Knowledge of disaster risk management principles and policies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and organizational skills
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in disaster risk management or emergency response training
- Experience supervising staff