Personnel Section invites all interested and qualified candidates to apply for the announced position. All interested candidates should submit their applications (Personal History Profile - P11 and/or CVs) and copies of their educational certificates to Recruitment Unit/Human Resources Section via email: minustah-recruitment@un.org. 

Please include also the job opening number of the above position in your e-mail application. Acknowledgment will be sent to short listed candidates only.

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located within the Integrated Mission Training Center (IMTC) in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH).

Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the chief of the IMTC, the Training Officer will be responsible for the following duties: 

• Coordinates the assessment of the mission training needs to include collation of required inputs, reviewing and analyzing data with respect to the finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals.
• Implements the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of training, learning and development programmes for 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.
• Coordinates the preparation and organization of training courses including inductions sessions by ensuring adequate physical space planning, technology needs and duplication of course materials and other logistical issues.
• Collects, updates and consolidates all statistical data and assist in preparing standard & adhoc budget reports as well as in responding to various audit queries.
• Perform training budget monitoring activities in Umoja such as raising shopping carts, service certifications and funds commitment for hiring of services.
• Provides support to the managers with respect to the implementation and monitoring of the training budget through UMOJA.
• Assists in the management of all aspects related to procurement and administration of contracts for internal/external training services through UMOJA;
• Develops and upgrades instructional/training materials for training, learning and development programmes, promotes the services of the IMTC/Training Unit through various initiatives and marketing platforms and updates activities and accomplishments.
• Coordinates the organization and conduct of development initiatives such as mentoring and capacity building for staff. Builds capacity of General Service training staff within the Civilian Training Cell.
• Collaborates with military and UN police training officers to ensure that an integrated approach to training and development is maintained and training facilities and resources are jointly utilized to meet cross cutting needs.
• Perform other related duties as required by the immediate supervisor or the chief of IMTC.

Competencies

• Professionalism:  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.
• 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 other informed.

• 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.
• 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.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in training or learning and development, management, business or public administration, education, social science or related area. 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, administration, education, human resources management or related field.  Experience working in a multicultural and/or international work environment is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English and French are required.