3429 Topfas Instructor

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Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET INTRODUCTION The NATO Communications and Information Academy (NCI Academy) located in Oeiras, Portugal currently delivers NATO technical and operational training on a variety of hardware and software systems.
In the light of these activities, the NCI Academy is looking to outsource the delivery of Tools for Operations Planning Functional Area Services (TOPFAS) training, as well as the development and updates of the training materials, the management of course iterations and to provide SME support to NATO and National HQ as required.
The contractor shall make available personnel capable of providing the services specified in this Statement of Work (So W).
The intent is to obtain the services of TOPFAS subject matter experts who can deliver training and update training materials.
OBJECTIVE Ensure successful delivery of TOPFAS training iterations at the NCI Academy in Oeiras, online, and as Mobile Training Team (MTT) events.
Develop, adapt, and update TOPFAS training material in line with the latest version of the TOPFAS system.
Provide effective TOPFAS mentoring at the NCI Academy and support customers from the NATO Command Structure, NATO Force Structure, NATO member MODs, and Partner Nations.
Conduct successful testing of new TOPFAS software releases based on User Acceptance Tests as directed by the TOPFAS project manager or designated task leader.
Manage TOPFAS iteration delivery both in-house and as Mobile Training Team events.
SCOPE OF WORK Training Courses The training delivery shall be carried out at the NCI Academy in Oeiras location or at NATO and National Headquarters with the host authority providing the training environment and access to the TOPFAS application.
The portfolio of TOPFAS courses covered under this agreement includes the following courses (which includes the supporting Course Control Documentation, course schedules, training materials, and assessments) as defined in the NCI Academy Catalogue.
A** - TOPFAS OPT for Users A - TOPFAS SAT for Users A - TOPFAS CAT for Users A, A, A - TOPFAS Power User Certification (OPT, SAT, CAT) A - TOPFAS Advanced User/Functional Manager A - TOPFAS OPT for Train the Trainers (Week1 - Live online session) A - TOPFAS OPT for Train the Trainers (Week1 - Face to Face session) A - TOPFAS OPT for Train the Trainers (Week2 - Face to Face session) A - TOPFAS OPT for Train the Trainers (Week1 and 2 - Face to Face session) A - TOPFAS SAT for Train the Trainers (Week1 - Live online session) A - TOPFAS SAT for Train the Trainers (Week1 - Face to Face session) A - TOPFAS SAT for Train the Trainers (Week2 - Face to Face session) A - TOPFAS SAT for Train the Trainers (Week 1 and 2 - Face to Face session) A - TOPFAS CAT for Train the Trainers (Week1 - Live online session) A - TOPFAS CAT for Train the Trainers (Week1 - Face to Face session) A - TOPFAS CAT for Train the Trainers (Week2 - Face to Face session) A - TOPFAS CAT for Train the Trainers (Week 1 and 2 - Face to Face session) Each course delivery iteration shall include preparation and coordination, course delivery and end of training report on the course conduct, results, and recommendations for continuous improvement of the course, in accordance with NCI Academy Standard Operating Procedure ASOP ** and TOPFAS Section head D&G.
TOPFAS Iterations Management Liaise with instructors, Learning Coordination and Support Branch (LCSB), and students to ensure smooth course execution.
Prepare iteration related documentations Admin Instructor (AI) and act as first POC for any issue related to the TOPFAS iterations.
Training Material update TOPFAS training materials (course handbook, worksheets, lesson plans, and Power Point presentations) shall be updated by the contractor to reflect changes in the TOPFAS system due to the release of new versions/updates (expected twice a year).
Additional content shall be developed to cover new functionalities or operational procedures introduced with these updates.
TOPFAS Course adaptation Review the course content to ensure it aligns with significant changes in the Performance Objectives, as well as the Enabling and Learning Objectives.
This may necessitate a major reorganization of course modules and the associated lesson schedule including a review of the Course Control Documents.
TOPFAS mentoring TOPFAS Mentoring shall be provided at the NCI Academy in Oeiras location or at NATO and National Headquarters.
The contractor shall provide mentoring for any of the TOPFAS tools (OPT, SAT, CAT, OMT, UMT, TWP) as indicated by the TOPFAS project manager or designated task leader.
Each mentoring iteration shall include preparation, coordination, delivery, and an end-of-activity report