Ateneo School of Government Executive Education Program team is expanding!

We are looking for a Training Associate to join our growing team.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Period: three months

Level of Effort (LOE): 15 days every training course

Position Title: Training Associate

Department/Office: Executive Education Program

Mode: Consultancy; milestone deliverable based

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

ASOG ExecEd offers training courses tailored to address the unique needs of public and private sector leaders, providing them with practical skills and innovative solutions for governance and development challenges. These courses are co-designed with partners to ensure relevance, impact, and alignment with organizational goals and contexts. To achieve this, ASOG ExecEd requires a Training Associate who will support the planning, delivery, and post-implementation phases of its training programs.

Ateneo de Manila University – School of Government

The Ateneo School Government (ASOG) is the public-sector arm of Ateneo de Manila University. The School’s long-term mission is to teach and work with practical and ethical public servants. It aims to build prosperous, sustainable, just, and happy communities in the Philippines, empowered by democratic, participatory, transparent, and accountable governance institutions and processes.

As a graduate school for leadership and public service, ASOG's academic and executive education programs bridge the gap between classroom wisdom and real-world policy decision-making and governance. Through its research and extension programs, and its work with public, private, and community organizations, ASOG continues to develop and foster innovative ideas and approaches in areas such as leadership, poverty eradication, climate change, social accountability, and politics.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Training Associate will ensure the smooth execution of ASOG ExecEd's customized training programs by assisting in logistics, coordination, and participant engagement during the assigned two-week engagement period.

The Training Associate will be responsible for the following tasks during the 15 day equivalent Level of Effort:

1. Pre-Training Preparation (Week 1)

• Work closely with Head of Executive Education Program on the development of the customized training course with the partner.
• Coordinate with the Training Coordinator and ASOG ExecEd team to understand the program's objectives, schedule, and requirements.
• Assist in preparing training materials, including participant kits, handouts, and audiovisual presentations.
• Support the logistics team in venue arrangement, equipment setup, and participant registration preparation.
• Serve as a point of contact for participants to address queries regarding schedules, materials, or logistics.

2. Training Delivery (Week 2)

• Provide on-site or virtual support during the training sessions, including but not limited to:
• Assisting the facilitator/trainer in session management.
• Managing timekeeping and session transitions.
• Addressing participant concerns or technical difficulties (e.g., online platform troubleshooting).
• Document participant attendance and feedback during sessions.
• Support participant engagement activities, such as group discussions, workshops, and interactive exercises.

3. Post-Training Support

• Collect and organize participant feedback forms.
• Assist in preparing training evaluation reports.
• Ensure all training materials and equipment are accounted for and properly stored.
• Contribute insights and recommendations for future program improvement.

Deliverables

• Comprehensive documentation of the training sessions, including attendance, activities, and participant feedback.
• Completed post-training evaluation reports.
• Logistical and administrative support throughout the engagement period

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Management, Education, or a related field.
• Prior experience in training or event coordination, preferably in the public sector or academic settings.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in virtual conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams) and basic office software (e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work effectively under tight schedules and deadlines.

Application Requirements:

1. An Application Letter addressed to Dr. Philip Arnold P. Tuaño, Dean of the Ateneo School of Government

2. Curriculum Vitae

Please submit the required documents via email to [email protected] and use “[SURNAME] - Training Associate” as email subject. Deadline for the submission of application is 15 June 2025.

Please refer to job description.