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Job Opening
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Chief Training Officer, P4
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STAFF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
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United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq
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BAGHDAD
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Posting Period: |
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9 November 2013-23 November 2013
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Job Opening number: |
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13-HRE-UNAMI-31518-F-BAGHDAD (M)
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N/A
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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This position is located within the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) under the Office of the Chief Administrative Services. The incumbent reports directly to the Chief Administrative Services and will be based in Baghdad, Iraq.
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Responsibilities
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Within limits of delegated authority, the Chief Training Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
The Chief Training Officer is the primary advisor to the Head of Mission (HOM) and Chief of Mission Support (CMS) on the design and implementation of peacekeeping training programmes to support mandate implementation. S/he collaborates with senior mission leaders in identifying special-to-mission individual or collective training requirements and ensuring that a comprehensive Mission Training Plan is developed, has the appropriate resources allocated, and is implemented.
The Chief Training Officer is responsible for: a) Coordinating 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; b) Ensuring that the Mission Training Plan is prepared in conjunction with other mission planning documents including the Mission Concept and the Results-Based Budget (RBB); c) Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the mission training budget in accordance with the Mission Training Plan, ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately so that training is cost-effective and has the maximum operational impact; d) Monitoring 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, ensuring the periodic evaluation of mission-conducted training.
The Chief Training Officer manages and coordinates the work of the Training Officer and Training Assistants in the mission to ensure that training and development activities are implemented in accordance with the Mission Training Plan and established standards.
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Competencies
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Professionalism: High degree of personal initiative and willingness to accept a wide range of responsibilities; Demonstrated technical knowledge of all aspects of human resource 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 full aspects of peace operations.
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.
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.
Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impactions of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions with necessary.
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Education
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Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent), preferably in training and
development, management, public or business administration, or a related area such as
education or social science. A relevant combination of academic qualifications and additional two years extensive experience in training and development, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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Work Experience
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At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in human resource development, adult learning, training or related areas; at least 4 years in team leadership positions. Expirience in the practical delivery of training; experience working in a multi-cultural and/or international work environment; and experience in a field mission or related activity.
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Languages
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English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
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Assessment
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Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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Special Notice
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This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
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United Nations Considerations
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The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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No Fee
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THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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