Vacancy Annoucement
Training Officer, National Officer (NPO), NO-B ________________________________________
Deadline for applications:16 December 2010
Date of Issuance:16 November 2010
Duty station:Kinshasa
Vacancy Annoucement Number:MONUSCO/15/CDU/10
This vacancy is open exclusively to the nationals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Responsibilities:
The National Professional Officer will report directly to the Conduct and Discipline Training Officer and will assist him/her with the following tasks:
1. The development and implementation of the conduct and discipline training strategy.
2. The design and delivery of training modules and public information programs aimed at informing the host population on the UN standards of conduct and established complaints mechanisms, considering all the relevant cultural and national issues.
3. The implementation of community outreach programs.
4. The coordination and administration of conduct and discipline training events which may include liaising with training focal points, preparing training materials, facilitating training, contributing to the production of evaluations, and reports.
Competencies: Superior standard of professional integrity, diversity
Professionalism: Demonstrated technical knowledge of training, adult learning and/or employee development with proven coordination, liaison and analytical skills. Leadership: Proven project management skills and technical leadership. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as team member under stressful work and living conditions. Planning and Organizing: Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate, implement and review own work plan. Client Orientation: Ability to identify clients’ needs and develop appropriate solutions. Ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients. Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for gender and diversity. Communication: Proven ability to write and speak concisely and clearly and communicate effectively. Ability to prepare reports and conduct presentations on key issues by formulating positions, articulating options concisely, and making and defending recommendations. Commitment to Continuous Learning: Willingness to learn and to keep abreast of new developments in the field of training and development and apply them in flexible and creative ways to meet the needs of a complex UN field mission environment.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education: Advance University Degree (Master Degree or Post-Graduate Diploma) in social science (preferably sociology, cultural anthropology, development studies, humanitarian assistance). A relevant combination of academic qualifications and extensive experience in training and development may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree.
Work Experience: Five years of experience in a similar role involving cross-cultural training, capacity building, and community development either with local grassroots development organization or an international organization. Knowledge of the UN system and it mandate is highly desirable. Field working experience will be considered an asset.
Languages: Fluency in oral and written French and English is essential.
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Applications from qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged.
Completed detailed application documentation (UN Personal History Form (P 11)/CV and a cover letter) should be forwarded to:
MONUSCO Human Resources Section, Kinshasa, Congo Batiment (en face de l’Hotel Diplomate),
OR by e-mail to:
[email protected]
With reference: Vacancy # MONUSCO/15/CDU/10 (Training Officer)
No later than the established deadline. Kindly note that all applications will be reviewed and only applicants who are short-listed for interviews will be contacted.
