Job Title: Training Management Officer
Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Host entity: MONUSCO
Assignment country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Expected start date: 15/10/2022
Sustainable Development Goal: 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Volunteer category: International UN Volunteer Specialist
DoA reserved for persons with disabilities: No
Type: Onsite
Duration: 9 months
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Goma
See also:
UN Volunteers Conditions of Service
UNV Priority Areas for Rapid Deployment and Profiles in Demand
Mission and objectives
The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DR Congo (MONUSCO) was established in 1999 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). – http://monusco.unmissions.org.
Context
Assignment is non-family (GOMA)
Task description
Under the direct supervision of Chief of Integrated Mission Training Centre (CIMTC) the UN volunteer will undertake the following tasks: As Training Manager, • Develop best practices standards for business processes, templates, and documentation to enhance management of and support to training activities • Definition, analysis, design, development and delivery of various training programs including technology-related programs for staff members, management and leadership. • Coordinate training activities such as events, seminars and workshops with partners and stakeholders aimed at enhancing their competencies and technical skills in – classroom, online and virtually. Training events also include, technical and substantive modules, induction briefings, safety and security briefs, leadership, management, communication skills, and planning. • Design and manage an electronic training database that include training manuals, web sites and mission-wide training system while maintaining accurate statistics • Manage e-learning programs, prepare monthly training calendar and coordinate with respective Training Budget Officers in addressing internal training requests • Coordinate the implementation of external training and follow up with participants on all post-external training requirements such as Post Training Report and Knowledge-Sharing activities • Coordinate with the police and military training units to ensure that their training activities and statistical reports are captured in the IMTC monthly reports to the mission management, ITS/DPET/DPO, BOA and OIOS • Collaborate closely with the Section/Unit Chiefs, Pillar/Service/Office/Branch Chiefs, Section Training Focal Points, Section Training Budget Focal Points to ensure their training needs are incorporated in the IMTC plans and programmes and are timely addressed • Coordinate the bi-monthly In-Service Training Programme (ISTP) of IMTC staff and personnel to include the uniformed personnel • In coordination with national teammates including ICs, monitor and report on IMTC delivered training programmes • Assist and backstop the IMTC Training Budget Officer in processing internal and external training and in the procurement of internal section training • Assist in the update of information in the IMTC webpage and Portal, including the follow up with concerned sections/offices on the yearly PIP (Pre-deployment Information Package) • Generate various reports on training-related activities from in-mission databases for submission to IMTC Chief and eventually to mission management and UNHQ • Perform other tasks as directed by the supervisor.
Eligibility criteria
Age
27 – 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in Administration or Training
Area(s) of expertise
Administration, Development programmes
Driving license
Yes Required
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Administration or Training
Competencies and values
, Client Orientation, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
The Democratic Republic of Congo is the third largest country in Africa, and as a result is quite diverse. Living conditions therefore vary between MONUSCO duty stations, with all usual amenities present in the capital Kinshasa, but only very basic conditions in remote duty stations in the provinces, where, for instance, there may be no guarantee of public power supply or running water. The ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions of developing countries is essential. Accommodation is very expensive in both Kinshasa and Lubumbashi. Supermarkets exist in the large towns (e.g. Bukavu, Kisangani), but consumer items are generally very expensive (as everything is imported). For food, local markets offer a much cheaper alternative. Most MONUSCO duty stations, with the exception of Kinshasa and Lubumbashi are considered non-family duty stations, and most are currently under UN Security Phase III (“relocation phase”: internationally-recruited staff are temporarily concentrated or relocated to specified sites/locations). In addition to insecurity related to the relatively volatile political situation as well as various conflict situations, certain places are subject to increasing street and residential crime, including in Kinshasa and Goma. Some degree of medical service is provided in all MONUSCO duty stations. Certain vaccinations are mandatory for MONUSCO personnel to enter the DRC, while others are compulsory for all other incoming persons. It is possible for incoming MONUSCO personnel, including UNV volunteers, to be asked to provide proof of some or all vaccinations at N’Djili airport in Kinshasa, though this is unlikely (a MONUSCO protocol/travel officer is usually present and may be able to assist). All UNV volunteers must ensure that they are up-to-date with all appropriate vaccinations, which should be clearly and properly endorsed in the International Certificate of Vaccination (“carte jaune”). Malaria is present virtually throughout the DRC, and it is therefore recommended to take prophylaxis. The unit of currency is the Congolese Franc. The US dollar is the other preferred currency. It may be impossible to exchange traveler’s checks away from the capital city. Credit cards are usually accepted in major hotels only in Kinshasa. In larger towns and cities (e.g. Kinshasa, Goma, Bukavu, Kisangani),UN Volunteers are recommended to open US Dollar bank accounts, while in other places, banks may be absent (including ATMs) and VLA payments will be processed in cash. UN Volunteers have the possibility to send part of their allowances to a bank account abroad. In addition to French, there are four major spoken languages in DRC, namely Lingala, Kikongo, Tshiluba and Swahili.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
See also:
UN Volunteers Conditions of Service
UNV Priority Areas for Rapid Deployment and Profiles in Demand
