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Job Opening
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Posting Title: |
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Chief of Unit, Training Officer, P4
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Job Code Title: |
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TRAINING OFFICER
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United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali
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BAMAKO
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Posting Period: |
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10 June 2015-24 June 2015
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Job Opening number: |
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15-HRE-MINUSMA-43990-F-BAMAKO (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 in the Integrated Mission Training Center (IMTC) of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), Bamako. The incumbent will report to the Chief of Staff.
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Responsibilities
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The Chief of Unit, Training Officer is the primary advisor to the Head of Mission (HOM), Head of Military Component (HoMC), Head of Police Component (HoPC), and Director of Mission Support (DMS) 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 of Unit, Training Officer is responsible for:
Coordinates 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;
Ensures that the Mission Training Plan is prepared in conjunction with other mission planning documents including the Mission Concept and the Results-Based Budget (RBB);
Coordinates 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;
Monitors the implementation of the Mission Training Plan and regularly updates the mission Senior Management and ITS/DPET on implementation and constraints, including in relation to resourcing. Ensures the periodic evaluation of mission-conducted training.
The Chief of the IMTC 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 IMTC may carry civilian, military, and United Nations police personnel and training functions.
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Competencies
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Professionalism: Demonstrated knowledge of course design, development, and delivery to include classroom, distance learning, and practical training techniques; ability to manage and lead training teams; proven research, liaison, analytical and coordination skills to include the identification and promotion of training requirements; ability to conduct training evaluation; ability to prepare and implement budgets. Shows pride in work and 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.
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.
Teamwork: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of different national, linguistic and cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Willingness to solicit inputs and learn from others, to place team agenda before personal agenda. Willingness to share credit for team accomplishments and joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Managerial:
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.
Managing Performance: Delegates 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.
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Education
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Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent), preferably in training and development, management, public or business administration, or a related area such as education or social science. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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Work Experience
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A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in human resource development, adult learning or training is required. A minimum of four (4) years in team leadership positions and experience in the practical delivery of training is required. Experience working in a multi-cultural and/or international work environment and or a field mission is desirable. Experience in a United Nations peacekeeping mission is desirable.
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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 and French (oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable. Knowledge of a local language is desirable.
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Assessment
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Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by informal interview.
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Special Notice
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Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
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United Nations Considerations
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Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
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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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