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Job Title:    Training Officer (UN Jobs)  

Organisation: United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO)

Vacancy Code: 23-Programme Management-DPO-220369-J-Entebbe (X)

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Reports to: Chief of the Integrated Training Service

Job Opening ID: 226026

Grade: P4

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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Within limits of delegated authority, the Training Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• 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;
• Design and deliver training in accordance with the priorities of the Integrated Training Service;
• Provide support to the United Nations Command, Control, Communications and Computers (including cyberspace), Peacekeeping-Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Academy for Peace Operations (UNCAP), United Nations Mine Action training team and other training entities in Entebbe which provide support to Member States and field missions;
• Participate in or provide support to Member State-led training exercises for troop and police contributing countries;
• Identify training opportunities and participate in training activities to increase uniformed women’s participation in peacekeeping;
• Deploy to Member States and missions to provide training support or other training related services;
• 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;
• Develop 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. Collaborate with Entebbe Support Base and Regional Service Centre Entebbe on all security matters related to training participants at the centre
• Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of training programmes to ensure application and transfer of learning;
• 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;
• 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;
• 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;
• 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:

• The applicant for the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) Training Officer job should hold an advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in training, management, business administration, economics, international relations or related field such as education or social sciences. A first-level or advanced degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in fields mentioned above with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree in the specified fields of studies.
• Graduate of military Staff College or Police equivalent is required.
• A Staff College certificate in Military or Police equivalent is required.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in the management of programmes for military or police training design or delivery is required.
• At least one year experience in a UN multi-dimensional peacekeeping mission in either a military or police capacity is required.
• Experience in managing a training institution is required.
• Experience in designing or delivering courses for individual and collective military or police officers is required.
• Experience in designing or delivering unit or sub-unit command-level peacekeeping training for military or police officers is required.
• Supervisory experience of a small/mid-size team is desirable.
• Languages: fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Demonstrated professional competence in individual and collective military or police training. Demonstrated professional competence in military or police training for United Nations peacekeeping. Demonstrated professional competence in the design, delivery and evaluation of military or police individual and collective training. Shows pride in work and in 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 of work.
• 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 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.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the United Nations should apply online at the link below

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Deadline: 12^th February 2024

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