Job Title: Training Officer
Organisation: United Nations
Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO)
Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO)
Vacancy Code: 17-Human
Resources-DPKO-75736-J-Entebbe (X)
Resources-DPKO-75736-J-Entebbe (X)
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Uganda
Grade: P4
Reports to: Chief of the
Integrated Training Service
Integrated Training Service
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:
Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate the activities of
the centre in accordance with training priorities and timelines provided
by the Integrated Training Service, the Office of Military Affairs and the
Police Division; - Coordinate the preparation and
implementation of the training centre budget in accordance with the
training plan, provide oversight and ensure that resources are allocated
appropriately so that training is cost-effective and has the maximum
operational impact; - Manage and coordinate the work of all
personnel including United Nations civilians (Professional and General
Service staff), military and police training officers, as well as Member
State training personnel who may from time to time work in the centre, to
ensure that training and development activities are implemented in
accordance with the Training of Trainers’ centre plan and established
standards; - The incumbent will formulate and implement
an evaluation programme to enable the centre to report its training
performance against benchmarks; - Collaborate with other Entebbe Support
Base and Regional Service Centre Entebbe functions to ensure that cross
cutting issues are incorporated into the design and development of
training programmes; - Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of
training programmes to ensure application and transfer of learning; - The incumbent will also manage performance
and institute programmes to build the capacity of personnel within the
centre to ensure that training programmes are delivered in accordance with
standards; - Coordinate the allocation and utilization
of resources for the centre including managing the activities of third
parties and vendors providing support to the execution of the work of the
centre; - The jobholder will coordinate with Member
States to ensure the timely selection of training participants as well as
Member State trainers who may be assigned from time to time at the centre;
- Ensure the establishment and maintenance
of a database to track course participants, performance and expenditure to
enable timely reporting to donors at agreed periods and, as requested; - Manage changes to the scope, schedule and
costs of the centre using appropriate verification techniques and perform
risk management to minimize risks; - Regularly monitor project implementation
at all stages, measure training project performance using appropriate
tools and techniques and escalate implementation difficulties and
recommended remedial actions to stakeholders, as needed; - The incumbent will create and maintain
comprehensive training project documentation, prepare and review training
project reports for the use of stakeholders at agreed periods and, as
requested; - Perform any other duties, as assigned.
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, management,
business administration, economics, international relations or related
field such as education or social sciences is required. A first-level
university degree in a relevant combination of academic qualifications and
experience in training may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university
degree. - At least seven years of progressively
responsible experience in the management of programmes for training design
or delivery is required. - At least one year’s experience in a UN
multi-dimensional peacekeeping mission in either a military or police
capacity is required. Supervisory experience of a small/mid size team is
desirable. - Prior exposure and experience in starting
up a training institution is desired. - Previous experience in designing or
delivering courses for mid-level military and police officers is desired. - Languages: Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official
language is an advantage
Personal Competencies:
Core Competencies:
Professionalism:
- 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.
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
Commitment to Continuous Learning:
- Keeps abreast of new developments in own
occupation/profession - Actively seeks to develop oneself
professionally and personally - Contributes to the learning of colleagues
and subordinates - Shows willingness to learn from others
- Seeks feedback to learn and improve
Managerial Competencies:
Vision:
- Identifies strategic issues, opportunities
and risks. - Clearly communicates links between the
Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals. - Generates and communicates broad and
compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same
direction - Conveys enthusiasm about future
possibilities
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: 23rd March 2017
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