Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Department of Peace Operations (DPO), Policy, Evaluation and Training Division (DPET), Integrated Training Service (ITS). The incumbent reports to the Director of Policy, Evaluation and Training Division. The role of ITS is to support the field-focused activities of the Department of Peace Operations, the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA), and the Department of Operational Support (DOS) and Member States in the training of civilian, military and police personnel.

Responsibilities

Within the limits of delegated authority, the Chief Integrated Training Service (ITS) is responsible for over-all management within DPO of the development and application of peacekeeping training policy, standards and materials including, among others, the following duties: Leads, facilitates and coordinates peacekeeping training needs assessments covering all categories of peacekeeping personnel, as well as the development of policies, standards and priorities to address those needs; Manages relationships with training institutions of troop- and police-contributing countries and with other institutions involved in peacekeeping training; Advises senior management of DPO and DOS on peacekeeping training-related issues; Provides guidance to senior leadership and chiefs of Integrated Mission Training Centres (IMTCs) on training-related issues; Develops and manages the programme of work of the Integrated Training Service (ITS), including peacekeeping training activities intended to support and coordinate training efforts of Member States and peacekeeping missions. Co-heads the Light Coordination Mechanism which coordinates capacity building support provided by Member States to Member States. Training activities are based upon DPO and DOS doctrine and guidance materials, as well as UN-wide policies and procedures and are informed by Security Council mandates and operational requirements of missions, as well as lessons learned. Establishes governance mechanisms for peacekeeping training, conceptualizes and formulates strategies, objectives and goals, formulates and implements training and learning policies relating to peacekeeping. Maintains close relationships with other offices of DPO, DOS, DPPA and other relevant United Nations departments in order to identify trends and anticipate future developments in peacekeeping training and collaborate on responses. Oversees development of the DPO and DOS support account training budgets and programmes of activities; provides support and guidance to IMTCs; establishes performance measures and standards for peacekeeping training; monitors training implementation; and evaluates the effectiveness of training initiatives on peacekeeping operations. Maintains close relationships with DOS, DPPA and other United Nations departments, offices and other entities engaged in the development of policies or involved in initiatives with potential impact on peacekeeping training and develops partnerships as appropriate. Oversees the development and delivery of senior leadership and management courses expressly intended for peacekeeping and mission support personnel, as well as standards and materials intended for pre-deployment training of uniformed and non-uniformed personnel. Ensures that the work of ITS supports the performance enhancement work of DPO and DOS, including with Member States and peacekeeping missions. Oversees management of the development, maintenance and dissemination of Core Pre-deployment Training Materials (CPTM) as well as Specialized Training Materials (STM), as well as ITS support to missions, particularly in start-up and transition phases. With the agreement of senior management, the Chief/ITS serves on committees, boards and advisory groups as appropriate/required. Coordinates and oversees the preparation of support account training budgets and reports for DPO and DOS; Makes presentations to legislative bodies; advises DPO, DOS, Member States and peacekeeping missions on peacekeeping training matters; conducts outreach and oversees support aimed at enhancing peacekeeping training capacities in regional organizations, other partners and in emerging troop/police contributing countries; provides expert training assistance and advice to Member States on request; Oversees the development, production and dissemination of training material; coordinates and conducts training activities at the strategic level. Manages the staff and the work of ITS and undertakes other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of all aspects of civilian, military and police peacekeeping training; knowledge of capacity development at the national and international level; proven senior managerial, coordination, liaison and analytical skills in the national or international context; thorough understanding of United Nations deliberative and decision-making bodies that directly impact peacekeeping, as well as budgetary and legislative processes; thorough knowledge of the United Nations Secretariat as well as the agencies, funds and programmes of the United Nations system. 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 the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people 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. Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals. Generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction. Conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities. Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo-Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Management, Education, Social Sciences 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.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of fifteen years of substantive and progressively responsible experience in administration or a relevant discipline in an international environment, including at least five years of experience in managing training development, policy development, programme evaluation or policy implementation is required. Senior managerial experience at the international level is required. Substantive and progressively responsible experience in the management of training is required. At least one year of experience in a United Nations peacekeeping mission is required. Experience in dealing with national governments is required. Experience in military or police training systems at national/international level, particularly in developing and implementing training standards and evaluation programs relevant to United Nations peacekeeping, is required. Experience in inter-governmental processes is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Fluency of a second official UN language, preferably French, is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This post is financed by the Support Account for Peace Operations for an initial period of one year. The appointment and renewal thereof are subject to availability of funds. Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover letter. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. 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. Staff members appointed to the current position are required to submit a financial disclosure statement upon assignment or appointment and annually thereafter. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. For this position, applicants from troop and police contributing countries who are found most suitable and recommended for selection will be given due consideration for positions in a peacekeeping operation or Headquarters support account funded position taking into account their contribution to United Nations peacekeeping, in accordance with General Assembly resolutions 66/265 and 67/287. For the latest list of troop- and police-contributing countries, visit the following website: https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/troop-and-policecontributors.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

No Fee

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