United Nations UNOPS Career Jobs – ICT Technical and Signals Training Operation Manager

Organisation: United Nations Office for Project Services
(UNOPS)
Vacancy Code: VA/2016/B5004/10326
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Grade Level: P3
Reports to: UNOPS ICT Programme Manager GSC

About UNOPS:
United Nations Office for
Project Services (UNOPS)’ mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system
and its partners to implement peace building, humanitarian and development
operations that matter for people in need. Working in some of the worlds most challenging environments,
UNOPS vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet
world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness. By assisting UN
organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other
development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to
results on the ground.

About DFS – UNSOA:
The United Nations Department
of Field Support, Information and Communications Technology Division (UN
DFS-ICTD) is responsible for the delivery of applications that satisfy the
requirements of the Departments of Peacekeeping Operations and Field Support
(DPKO/DFS) missions as well as Special Political Missions (SPMs). The United
Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA) is a field support operation led by the
United Nations Department of Field Support (DFS) under UN security Council
Resolution 1863 (2009) mandated to deliver a logistics capacity support package
to AMISOM (African Union Mission in Somalia), as well as to provide operational
support to other East African missions. The logistics package consists of
equipment and mission support services, including ICT infrastructure, systems
and software applications in support of United Nations peacekeeping operations,
DFS and DPI in the region. UNSOA is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya with
logistics operations facilitated through Mombasa, Kenya and Mogadishu, Somalia.
In addition, as a member of the East African Missions and Region 2, UNSOA is a
beneficiary of centralized ICT services provided by the Regional ICT Services
(RICTS) office of the Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE). These services
include ICT Technical & Signals Training, Applications Implementation,
Autonomous ICT Communications, ICT Security & Compliance, and Physical ICT
Security and Surveillance. As per GA A/67/723, there is no separate funding
assessment made for the RSCE. Each mission contributes a portion of its budget
and personnel to enable the services of the RSCE. UNOPS has been requested to
assist in the implementation of this activity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the
supervision of the UNOPS ICT Programme Manager GSC, the incumbent will be
responsible for:
  • Develop a clear and structured Signals
    nomination process in cooperation with civilian and military stakeholders
    – including Signals selection criteria, prerequisite qualifications,
    pre-deployment trainings and pre-screening exercises – to ensure technical
    expertise and language proficiency are in line with field requirements;
  • Provide and manage military Signals’ training
    program workflow, procedures and documentation, including resource
    requirements (e.g., equipment, trainers, etc.), risk assessments and
    mitigation measures;
  • Tasked
    with establishing regional military Signals training SOPs, including a
    communication and coordination plan, detailing procedures, guidelines,
    roles and responsibilities for all regional stakeholders;
  • Plan,
    organize,  and oversee ICT
    trainings, workshops, briefings and refresher courses at RSCE and other
    locations as required, for military Signals from the field missions;
  • Work
    closely with the military contingents to gain commitment to deploy Signals
    for jobs that conform with the training undertaken;
  • Carry
    out post-training assessments to identify training program improvements
    and adjust courses, methodologies as indicated.
  • Oversee
    the coordination, logistics, preparation and maintenance of training
    schedules, plans and materials for training requirements in support of
    Quality and Supply Chain groups.
  • Perform
    any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or his / her
    designate.

Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The
    ideal candidate for the United Nations UNOPS ICT Technical and Signals
    Training Operation Manager should hold an advanced university degree
    (Master’s degree or equivalent) in information technology, computer
    science, teaching and education or in a field related to the post
    description. A first level university degree with a combination of
    relevant academic qualifications and experience in information and
    communications technology, education and training may be accepted in lieu
    of advanced university degree.
  • At
    least five years of progressively responsible professional experience in
    ICT, training, teaching and education and project management is required.
  • Past
    exposure and experience in technical writing as well as field systems and
    operations in a training and support capacity desirable.
  • Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
    Knowledge of a second UN language is highly desirable.

Personal Competencies:
  • Professionalism: 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. proficient knowledge of
    MS Office. Practical experience in various projects documentation.
  • Communication: Proven ability to write in a clear
    and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally. Listens to
    others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds
    appropriately.
  • Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are
    consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and
    assignments; adjusts priorities as required; foresees risks and allows for
    contingencies when planning; manages competing demands and works under the
    pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.
  • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues
    to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing
    others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team
    agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final
    group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own
    position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint
    responsibility for team shortcomings. Good interpersonal skills and
    ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations
    in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect
    for diversity.

How to Apply:
If interested in joining the
United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) 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: 31st July 2016

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