United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia Training Officer Jobs in Kenya

United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia Training Officer Jobs in Kenya

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Integrated Mission Training Centre (IMTC) of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), based in Mogadishu. The Training Officer reports to the Chief, IMTC.

Responsibilities

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

Contributes to the design, development, delivery, and evaluation of training, learning and development programmes for field mission staff. These programmes encompass a range of activities including, inter alia, peacekeeping training courses, technical and substantive training, leadership and management training and organizational development courses. Coordinating and developing learning support mechanisms and activities for civilian staff and building the capacity of national staff within the Civilian Training cell.

Identifies need for new or modified training policies and practices, works with sections and mission staff to identify forthcoming training requirements and develops strategies to meet them. Provides inputs into the preparation and monitoring of the training budget. Processes training proposals and requests and follows up with section training focal points to ensure that training guidelines are adhered to.

Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of training, learning and development activities and develops appropriate reports.

Reviews, monitors, and controls training budget usage to improve reporting systems and cost-effective utilization of training resources. Drafts routine and ad hoc outputs; and provides effective monitoring reports and data.

Provides advisory services to managers and staff, to ensure that training and development meets current needs and anticipates to the extent possible future needs. Develops tools and participates in the assessment of training needs, collection and collation of required inputs and preparation of relevant reports.

Collaborates with military and UN police training officers to ensure that an integrated approach to training and development is maintained and integrated training is developed and delivered to meet cross- cutting needs. Collaborates with training focal points of other mission functions such as Gender, Protection of Civilians and HIV-AIDS as well as UN agencies to ensure that cross-cutting issues are incorporated into the design and development of programmes.

Coordinates the provision of administrative and logistical support for the delivery of training programmes and team activities; this may include completion of requirements in recruiting consultants and training service providers.

Performs any other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Demonstrated technical knowledge of all aspects of training and development, with proven coordination, liaison and analytical skills; 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.

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.

Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

Advanced university degree (Masters’ degree or equivalent), preferably in training or learning and development, management, public or business administration, education, social science or a related area such as education or social science.

A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in workforce learning and development, adult learning, training, or a related area is required.

A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in the design and practical delivery of formal training sessions and programmes is required.

Experience working in a multicultural and/or international environment is required.

Experience providing training or related activity outside of the home country is required.

Experience providing training or related activity to or in a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia Training Officer Jobs in Kenya

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