UN Training Officer Job Opportunities – United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Organisation: United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Vacancy Notice: VA/2020/B5011/19362
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 world’s 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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the review of previous IMPACT training and learning methodology and incorporate make recommendations for changes to the 2020 training.
- Review pre-course material and make recommendations for modification for 2020 training.
- Provide recommendations for pre and post course testing ensuring that teaching/learning process to assess candidate capacities are met.
- Create clear session plans with objectives and notes for content delivery for all sessions and support the creation of simplified lesson plans for all kiosks.
- Update the facilitator handbook for all sessions and exercises that clearly link learning objectives to tasks and overall outcomes.
- Review the simulation and recommend improvements to ensure that there are clear links between all session and kiosk learning objectives.
- Assist in the selection of candidates for the training.
- Facilitate the one-week training including on-site support.
- Create post training report with recommendations for modification for 2021 IMPACT.
- Integrate new materials on information management into other OCHA training and induction modules, including CAIM, ATAHS, UNDAC, COSP, PREP and HCFP
- Support other training activities in the section and the branch.
- Support in the development of a lighter version of the training that can be conducted by 2-4 facilitators and can be translated into French and Spanish.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Training Officer job opportunity should hold an advanced University degree in adult learning, education, information management, social science or similar field.
- First-level University degree with additional two (2) years of relevant experience can be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University degree.
- At least five (5) years of experience in the development, implementation and facilitation of adult learning programs/trainings.
- Demonstrated experience in training and development including knowledge of adult learning theories and methods.
- Experience in designing, monitoring and coordinating training including program planning, development and review.
- Experience working with the humanitarian emergency or development sector, or other relevant international experience.
- Experience in disaster management, humanitarian assistance or international development is desirable.
- Experience in simulation-based learning methods is desirable.
- Understanding of the work of the UN agencies and the practical considerations of field deployments is desirable.
- Languages: Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of other UN language desirable.
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: 21stFebruary 2020