UN jobs Iraq Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). The Associate Training Officer will be based in Baghdad and reports to the Chief of Unit, Training Officer.
UN jobs Iraq Associate Training Officer Responsibilities
Within the delegated authority, the Associate Training Officer at the NO-B level will carry out the following duties:
• Participates in the design, development, delivery and evaluation of training as well as learning and development programmes for field mission staff in support of mandate implementation. These programmes encompass a range of activities including, inter alia, peacekeeping training, technical and substantive training, leadership and management and organizational development courses; UN jobs Iraq
• Collaborates with senior mission staff to identify forthcoming training requirements and develop strategies and programmes to meet them and also ensure that training and development meets current needs and anticipates, to the extent possible, future needs;
• Contributes in developing and upgrading relevant training materials; UN jobs Iraq
• Collaborates with military and UN police training officers to ensure that integrated training is developed and delivered to meet cross-cutting needs;
• Collaborates with training focal points of other mission functions such as Gender, HIV/AIDS, Conduct and Discipline and other UN agencies to ensure that cross-cutting issues are incorporated in the design of training and development programmes;
• Undertakes reporting of training activities and maintains statistical data on training programmes through automated systems and applications; UN jobs Iraq
• Promotes client-focused and responsive services to the field mission;
• Performs other duties as required.
UN jobs Iraq Associate Training Officer Competencies
Professionalism:
The UN jobs Iraq Associate Training Officer 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:
The UN jobs Iraq Associate Training Officer 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 the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. UN jobs Iraq
Planning and organizing:
The UN jobs Iraq Associate Training Officer 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.
Education
Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in training or learning and development, adult learning, management, public or business administration, or a related area such as education or social science. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. UN jobs Iraq
Job – Specific Qualification
Not available. UN jobs Iraq
Work Experience
UN jobs Iraq Associate training Officer must have A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in work force learning and development, adult learning, training or a related area is required including experience in the design and practical delivery of formal training sessions and programmes. Experience working in a multicultural and/or international work environment is desirable Knowledge of and experience of using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is desirable. Experience providing training or related activity to or in a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable. UN jobs Iraq
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Arabic is required.
UN jobs Iraq Associate Training Officer Assessment Criteria
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
• This position is temporarily available until 31 December 2024. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. UN jobs Iraq
• 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. UN jobs Iraq
• 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.
• 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. UN jobs Iraq
• 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.
The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Candidates for the National Professional Officer category shall be of the nationality of the country where this position is located. UN jobs Iraq
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. UN jobs Iraq. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.
The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. UN jobs Iraq. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. UN jobs Iraq
This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. UN jobs Iraq. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
UN jobs Iraq No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.