Posting Title: TRAINING OFFICER, P4 (Temporary Job Opening)
Job Code Title: TRAINING OFFICER
Department/Office: United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia
Duty Station: BOGOTA
Posting Period: 02 May 2023 – 08 May 2023
Job Opening Number: 23-Human Resources-UNVMC-208214-J-Bogota (M)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organisational Setting and ReportingThis position is located in the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, duty station Bogota. The incumbent will report to the Chief Operations and Resource Management (CORM) and is responsible for the overall management of the Training Unit.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the design, development, delivery and evaluation of training, learning and development programmes for field mission personnel, to support mandate implementation; provides support to Subject Matter Experts in the development and design of learning activities.
- Works closely with mission components to establish staff development strategies, based on mission mandate and whenever requested, takes the lead in streamlining mission processes, including the identification of performance gaps and related learning solutions.
- 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, ensuring that the comprehensive Mission Training Plan is developed, has the appropriate resources allocated, and is implemented.
- Assesses and determines organizational and programme needs for new or modified training policies or practices; conceiving, formulating and testing new approaches, processes or techniques, advocating the learning strategy and policies; and planning and monitoring the introduction of changes to training and practices.
- Coordinates the preparation and implementation of the mission training budget in accordance with the Mission Training Plan and other planning documents including the Result-Based Budget, provides and ensures 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 updating the mission Senior Management on implementation and constraints. Ensures the periodic evaluation of mission-conducted training.
- Manages and coordinates the work and the performance of the Training Unit in the mission, including identification of training and development opportunities.
- Performs other duties as required.
CompetenciesProfessionalism – 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 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. 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 improvement, 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.
EducationAdvanced 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 is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work ExperienceA minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in learning and development, adult learning, training or a related area is required. A minimum of four (4) years of experience in the design and practical delivery of formal training sessions and programmes is required. At least three (3) years of supervisory experience is required. Experience providing training or related activity outside of the home country is required. Experience working in a multicultural or international work environment is required. Experience working in or for a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable. Working experience in Latin America is desirable.
LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English and Spanish is required.
AssessmentEvaluation of qualified candidates may include an informal interview.
Special Notice
- This position is temporarily available until 31 May 2023 with possibility of extension. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.
- While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
- Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.
- This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.
- The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff, as per the Secretary General´s Gender Parity Strategy. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. #United_for_Gender_Parity
- Candidates interested to work for the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia may wish to check out our Realistic Job Preview videos to get an idea of the living and working conditions in different duty stations in Colombia.: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-8SCkVjg-e3073SwTDG1VQf1oLTWfUQ4
- The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
- Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.
- Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as “retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.
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