Employer:United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic
Location: Central African Republic , Bangui
Deadline: 14 September 2017
Job Opening Number: 17-Human Resources-MINUSCA-81703-R-Bangui (M)
This position is located in Bangui within the Integrated Mission Training Centre (IMTC) in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The Training Officer reports to Chief IMTC.Responsibilities
Within the delegated authority, the Training Officer may be responsible for the following duties:
Implements the design, development delivery and evaluation of training, learning and development programmes for field mission staff. These programmes encompass a range of activities including, inter alia, peacekeeping training courses, technical and substantive training leadership and management training and organizational development courses. Coordinating and developing learning support mechanisms and activities for civilian staff and building the capacity of national staff within the Civilian Training cell.
Identifies need for new or modified training policies and practices, works with sections and mission staff to identify forthcoming training requirements· and develops strategies to meet them. Provides inputs into the preparation and monitoring of the training budget. Processes training proposals and requests and follows up with section training focal points to ensure that training guidelines ate adhered to.
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of training, learning and development activities and develops appropriate reports.
Provides advisory services to managers and staff, to ensure that training and development meets current needs and anticipates to the extent possible future needs. Develops tools and participates in the assessment of training needs, collection and collation of required inputs and preparation of relevant reports.
Collaborates with military and UN police training officers to ensure that an integrated approach to training and development is maintained and integrated training is developed and delivered to meet cross cutting needs. Collaborates with training focal points of other mission functions such as Gender, Protection of Civilians and HIV-AlDS as well as UN agencies to ensure that cross cutting issues are incorporated into the design and development of programmes.
Coordinates the provision of administrative and logistical support for the delivery of training programmes and team activities; this may include completion of requirements in recruiting consultants and training service providers.
Performs any other duties as required.
Location: Central African Republic , Bangui
Deadline: 14 September 2017
Job Opening Number: 17-Human Resources-MINUSCA-81703-R-Bangui (M)
This position is located in Bangui within the Integrated Mission Training Centre (IMTC) in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The Training Officer reports to Chief IMTC.Responsibilities
Within the delegated authority, the Training Officer may be responsible for the following duties:
Implements the design, development delivery and evaluation of training, learning and development programmes for field mission staff. These programmes encompass a range of activities including, inter alia, peacekeeping training courses, technical and substantive training leadership and management training and organizational development courses. Coordinating and developing learning support mechanisms and activities for civilian staff and building the capacity of national staff within the Civilian Training cell.
Identifies need for new or modified training policies and practices, works with sections and mission staff to identify forthcoming training requirements· and develops strategies to meet them. Provides inputs into the preparation and monitoring of the training budget. Processes training proposals and requests and follows up with section training focal points to ensure that training guidelines ate adhered to.
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of training, learning and development activities and develops appropriate reports.
Provides advisory services to managers and staff, to ensure that training and development meets current needs and anticipates to the extent possible future needs. Develops tools and participates in the assessment of training needs, collection and collation of required inputs and preparation of relevant reports.
Collaborates with military and UN police training officers to ensure that an integrated approach to training and development is maintained and integrated training is developed and delivered to meet cross cutting needs. Collaborates with training focal points of other mission functions such as Gender, Protection of Civilians and HIV-AlDS as well as UN agencies to ensure that cross cutting issues are incorporated into the design and development of programmes.
Coordinates the provision of administrative and logistical support for the delivery of training programmes and team activities; this may include completion of requirements in recruiting consultants and training service providers.
Performs any other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Demonstrated technical knowledge of all aspects of training and development, with proven coordination, liaison and analytical skills; commitment to implementing the goals of gender equality by encouraging equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations. Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas ofwork.
Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Professionalism: Demonstrated technical knowledge of all aspects of training and development, with proven coordination, liaison and analytical skills; commitment to implementing the goals of gender equality by encouraging equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations. Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas ofwork.
Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Preferably in training or learning and development, management, public or business administration or a related area such as education or social science.
High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Preferably in training or learning and development, management, public or business administration or a related area such as education or social science.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten (] 0) years of progressively responsible experience in workforce learning and development, adult learning, training, or a related area is required. Minimum of four (4) years' experience in the design and practical delivery of formal training sessions and programmes is required. Experience working in a multicultural and/or international work environment and a field mission or post-conflict environment outside of your home country is also required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five years for candidates who possess a first level University degree. Computer skills proficiency in Microsoft word, spreadsheets and power point are required.
A minimum of ten (] 0) years of progressively responsible experience in workforce learning and development, adult learning, training, or a related area is required. Minimum of four (4) years' experience in the design and practical delivery of formal training sessions and programmes is required. Experience working in a multicultural and/or international work environment and a field mission or post-conflict environment outside of your home country is also required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five years for candidates who possess a first level University degree. Computer skills proficiency in Microsoft word, spreadsheets and power point are required.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written French is required. Knowledge of English is desirable.Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, including but not limited to, respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to, whether they have committed or are alleged to have committed criminal offences or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The screening and evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: no amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Apply Now
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written French is required. Knowledge of English is desirable.Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity, including but not limited to, respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to, whether they have committed or are alleged to have committed criminal offences or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The screening and evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications, including but not limited to, their education, work experience, and language skills, according to the instructions provided on inspira. Applicants will be disqualified from consideration if they do not demonstrate in their application that they meet the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations. Applicants are solely responsible for providing complete and accurate information at the time of application: no amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Apply Now