Professional Training Consultant (Training, Workshops, Mentoring & Tutoring)

Training Consultant (Training, Workshops, Mentoring & Tutoring)
The Beneficial Knowledge Group (The BKG):

• Independent Consultant Roster
• Home-based in the US or abroad
• In person or remote
• 5 Openings

About The BKG
The Beneficial Knowledge Group (The BKG) is a Massachusetts-based consulting, training, and staffing firm that strengthens the systems, controls, and teams organizations rely on to deliver their mission. We serve government agencies, NGOs, universities, medical and research centers, and private companies in the US and internationally, including French speaking countries.

The Role
The Training Consultant designs and leads training, workshops, mentoring, and tutoring for the staff of client organizations and for individual professionals and job seekers who want to strengthen their knowledge, abilities, and skills. Training covers finance, administration, human resources, procurement, grants and contracts, compliance, and other support functions. It is delivered in person or remotely, in group or one on one formats, and through self-paced learning materials.

Working with The BKG and the client’s focal points, you will assess learning needs, design practical programs, facilitate engaging sessions, mentor and tutor learners, and measure results, so that participants leave with skills they can apply immediately. When training is part of a broader BKG consulting engagement, you will work alongside other BKG consultants to turn their recommendations into practical learning for client staff.

Key Responsibilities

Training needs assessment and design
• Assess the learning needs of organizations and individual learners through surveys, interviews, and skills assessments, and agree on clear learning objectives
• Design training programs, curricula, and session plans using recognized instructional design approaches, such as the ADDIE model and adult learning principles
• Develop facilitator guides, participant handouts, case studies, exercises, job aids, and knowledge assessments tailored to each client
• Develop self-paced learning content, such as recorded videos, e-learning modules, and reference guides, when included in the engagement

Training delivery and facilitation
• Lead training sessions and workshops in person and remotely, using platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet, and learning management systems where applicable
• Facilitate interactive, practical sessions with real world examples, group work, role plays, and hands-on exercises adapted to adult learners
• Deliver training in finance, administration, HR, procurement, grants and contracts, and other support functions
• Train staff on compliance areas such as internal controls, anti-fraud and anti-corruption, safeguarding, data protection, procurement rules, labor requirements, and funder rules, in line with applicable US and international requirements (such as 2 CFR 200, EU and UN rules, foundation requirements, and national regulations)

Mentoring and tutoring
• Provide one on one or small group mentoring and tutoring to client staff and individual professionals, including job seekers
• Agree on individual development goals, track progress, and adjust support as needed
• Offer practical guidance on applying new skills on the job and on professional growth

Evaluation and reporting
• Evaluate learning outcomes through pre and post assessments, participant feedback, and follow-up, using recognized evaluation practice such as the Kirkpatrick model
• Prepare concise training reports covering attendance, results, feedback, and recommendations
• Issue certificates of participation or completion, when included in the engagement
• Keep accurate training records and handle participant information in strict confidence, in line with applicable data protection laws

Coordination and continuous improvement
• Coordinate schedules, logistics, venues or virtual setup, participant lists, and materials with The BKG and client focal points

Key Deliverables
• Training needs assessment summary and agreed learning objectives
• Training program, session plans, and agendas
• Facilitator guide, participant materials, exercises, and assessments
• Training sessions, workshops, mentoring, or tutoring delivered as agreed
• Training report with attendance, assessment results, feedback, and recommendations
• Self-paced learning content, when included in the engagement

Service Standards
• Every session built around clear learning objectives and the practical needs of participants
• Full preparation, with tested materials, exercises, and technology, in person or online
• Interactive, practical, and respectful sessions that keep participants engaged
• Measurable improvement in knowledge and skills, shown through assessments and feedback
• Irreproachable professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and respect for every learner

Qualifications

Required
• 7+ years of strong experience designing and leading training, workshops, mentoring, or tutoring for working professionals, in the US and/or internationally
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, in person and online, with adult learners at different levels
• Strong professional experience in one or more of finance, administration, human resources, procurement, grants and contracts, or other support functions
• Ability to design practical curricula, materials, and assessments that apply adult learning principles
• Proficiency with virtual training platforms and standard presentation tools
• Full professional proficiency in English, written and spoken
• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent in Education, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Public Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree or equivalent preferred
• Availability to travel domestically and internationally when in person training requires

Preferred
• Strongly preferred: experience training staff on compliance areas such as internal controls, anti-fraud and anti-corruption, safeguarding, data protection, procurement rules, and funder requirements
• Ability to speak and write in French
• Experience training staff of international NGOs, universities, medical and research centers, and corporate organizations
• Knowledge of USAID and other US federal funders, the Gates Foundation and other philanthropic organizations, and multilateral funders such as the EU, UN agencies, and the World Bank
• A recognized training credential (such as ATD’s CPTD or APTD, or a train the trainer certification), or a professional certification in a subject area (such as CPA, SHRM, CIPS, or PMP)
• Experience developing e-learning or video content and using learning management systems (such as Moodle or TalentLMS)

Engagement Terms
• Independent consultant on The BKG roster (1099 for US-based consultants, or equivalent status abroad), engaged per assignment under a separate consulting agreement. This is not an employment relationship.
• Consultants may accept or decline any assignment, control the methods, means, and hours of their work, and remain free to serve other clients, subject to conflict of interest and confidentiality requirements. They are not entitled to employee benefits.
• Compensation: a daily fee equal to the consultant rate negotiated and agreed in writing with The BKG for each assignment.

Travel, Per Diem, and Travel Costs
• Travel is a strong possibility on engagements that include in person training, but it is not guaranteed.
• For each day of authorized travel, consultants receive a per diem at GSA rates within the US or U.S. Department of State rates abroad.
• Approved travel costs, such as airfare, ground transportation, visa fees, and required vaccinations, are paid or reimbursed by The BKG.
• Per diem and travel costs are paid in addition to the negotiated fee.

Equipment and Insurance
• Consultants provide their own work equipment, including a secure laptop, mobile phone, reliable internet access, and presentation tools.
• Consultants arrange their own health coverage (including medical evacuation), travel insurance, and general and professional liability insurance, and handle their own taxes and statutory obligations.

Code of Conduct
All consultants sign and comply with The BKG Code of Conduct. The BKG has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. Learner and client information is handled in strict confidence, and conflicts of interest must be disclosed before deployment.

How to Apply
Send the following in PDF format to staffing@thebeneficialknowledgegroup.com:
1. CV highlighting your experience designing and leading training, workshops, mentoring, or tutoring, your subject areas, and your delivery formats (in person and remote), with your desired daily fee (USD)
2. Letter of motivation stating your training expertise, subject areas, language skills, availability, willingness to travel, and your desired daily fee (USD)
3. Three professional references with name, title, organization, and contact details

Applications that do not state a desired daily fee will not be considered.

Subject line: Application: Training Consultant | [Your Full Name]

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Selected candidates undergo technical screening and background verification. Roster selection does not guarantee assignment volume.

The BKG is an Equal Opportunity Firm.

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