Job Title: Training Officer (Chief of Unit)
Organisation: United Nations
Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO)
Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO)
Vacancy Code: 17-Human
Resources-DPKO-73757-J-Entebbe (R)
Resources-DPKO-73757-J-Entebbe (R)
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Field Training
Support Team leader
Support Team leader
About US:
The Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) is dedicated to
assisting the Member States and the Secretary-General in their efforts to
maintain international peace and security. DPKO provides political and
executive direction to UN Peacekeeping operations around the world and
maintains contact with the Security Council, troop and financial contributors,
and parties to the conflict in the implementation of Security Council mandates.
The Department works to integrate the efforts of UN, governmental and non-governmental
entities in the context of peacekeeping operations. DPKO also provides guidance
and support on military, police, mine action and other relevant issues to other
UN political and peacebuilding missions.
assisting the Member States and the Secretary-General in their efforts to
maintain international peace and security. DPKO provides political and
executive direction to UN Peacekeeping operations around the world and
maintains contact with the Security Council, troop and financial contributors,
and parties to the conflict in the implementation of Security Council mandates.
The Department works to integrate the efforts of UN, governmental and non-governmental
entities in the context of peacekeeping operations. DPKO also provides guidance
and support on military, police, mine action and other relevant issues to other
UN political and peacebuilding missions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Within delegated authority, the Training Officer will be responsible for
the following duties:
Within delegated authority, the Training Officer will be responsible for
the following duties:
- Manages the design, development, delivery
and evaluation of training, learning and development programmes for field
mission personnel, to support mandate implementation. - Coordinate the preparation of an annual
Mission Training Plan that addresses special –to-mission training needs
and the priority strategic and job-specific and technical training
priorities transmitted from headquarters, while minimizing duplication. - The jobholder will assess and determine
organizational and programme needs for new or modified training policies
or practices; conceiving, formulating and testing new approaches,
processes or techniques, advocating the learning strategy and policies;
and planning and monitoring the introduction of changes to training and
practices. - Coordinates the preparation and
implementation of the mission training budget in accordance with the
Mission Training Plan and other planning documents including the
Result-Based Budget, provides and ensures that resources are allocated
appropriately so that training is cost-effective and has the maximum
operational impact. - Regularly monitors the implementation of
the Mission Training Plan and regularly updating the mission Senior
Management and ITS/DPET on implementation and constraints, including in
relation to resourcing. Ensures the periodic evaluation of
mission-conducted training. - Manages and coordinates the work of all
Training Officers and Training Focal points in the mission to ensure that
training and development activities are implemented in accordance with the
Mission Training Plan and established standards. Depending upon the
composition of the field mission, the Integrate Mission Training Centre
(IMTC) may carry civilian, military and United Nations Police personnel
training functions. - Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations
DPKO Training Officer job placement should hold an Advanced university
degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in training or learning,
management, or related field such as education or social science is
required. A first-level university degree in any of these fields, in
combination with extensive professional experience in training and
development may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. - At least seven (7) years of progressively
responsible experience in learning and development, adult learning,
training, or related field is required. - Previous experience in the management of a
training section/unit within a field mission is required. - At least five years’ experience, within a
training function, in the design, management, evaluation, and practical
delivery of formal peacekeeping training sessions and programmes is
required. - A minimum of three (3) years of
supervisory experience is required. - Previous 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. - Participation in a formal training
certification programme is desirable. - Languages:, English is
required. Knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN
official language is an advantage
Personal Competencies:
Core Competencies:
Professionalism:
- Demonstrates knowledge of course design,
development, and delivery to include classroom, distance learning, and
practical training techniques - Has ability to manage and lead training
teams - Demonstrates proven research, liaison,
analytical and coordination skills to include the identification and
promotion of training requirements - Able to conduct training evaluation
- Has ability to prepare and implement
budgets - Committed to gender equality by
encouraging equal participation and full involvement of women and men in
all aspects of peace operations - Shows pride in work and in achievements
- Demonstrates professional competence and
mastery of subject matter - Conscientious and efficient in meeting
commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results - Motivated by professional rather than
personal concerns - Shows persistence when faced with
difficult problems or challenges - Remains calm in stressful situations
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 the audience - Demonstrates openness in sharing
information and keeping people informed
Planning & 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
Managing Performance:
- Delegated the appropriate responsibility,
accountability and decision-making authority - Makes sure that roles, responsibilities
and reporting lines are clear to each staff member - Accurately judges the amount of time and
resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills - Monitors progress against milestones and
deadlines - Regularly discusses performance and
provides feedback and coaching to staff - Encourages risk-taking and supports
creativity and initiative - Actively supports the development and
career aspirations of staff - Appraises performance fairly
How to Apply:
If interested in joining the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping
Operations (DPKO) in the aforementioned capacity, please click on link below to
visit website and create profile or express interest if you already have a
profile on the UN system
Operations (DPKO) in the aforementioned capacity, please click on link below to
visit website and create profile or express interest if you already have a
profile on the UN system
Deadline: 10th
February 2017
February 2017
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