The International Peace Support
Training Centre (IPSTC) was established to enhance operational capacity for
peacekeeping through training, education and research for the benefit of
military, police, and civilian staff.
The centre wishes to engage a competent candidate on a contractual basis in the following position:
Post Title: Directing staff
2 Positions
Type of Appointment: 1 year contract, Level 4
Duration: 1
year
Direct Supervision: Through the Chief Instructor to the Commandant
Salary: Kshs 181,543 – Gross Monthly.
Job Purpose: This position is located in training department
IPSTC. Reporting directly Through the Chief Instructor to the Commandant, the
successful candidates will prepare and deliver quality training lectures in
areas related to Police, gender, Civilian and Military for Peace Support
Operation with focus on Eastern Africa region.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for Coordination of academic and
workshop training programmes in Peace Support Operation with particular
focus on Eastern Africa region;
- Prepare and deliver quality training lectures
in areas related to Police, Civilian and Military for Peace Support
Operation with focus on Eastern Africa region;
- Responsible for development of
training/learning materials, preparing training programs and maintaining
records to monitor training outputs;
- Participate in departmental and school
meetings and workshops aimed at sharing training outcomes and building
interdepartmental collaboration within and outside the school;
- Write and approve lecture materials and
hand-outs and presentations in lectures, workshops and symposium to
facilitate quality delivery of training programs to Police, Civilians and
Military for Peace Support Operation;
- Active member of the institutes’ planning team
to determine training program for the IPSTC training calendar;
- Participate in the development of curriculum
in collaboration with the Curriculum Development Officers;
- Assist in the design, development and delivery
of the Centre’s programmes;
- Assist in the production of a quarterly IPSTC
newsletter;
- Liaise with relevant institutions, academic,
I/NGOs and research institutes etc., with a view to increasing IPSTC’s
“network of gender experts;”
- Develop cutting edge training tools and
methodologies so as to meet the institution’s standards as a centre of
excellence;
- Remain abreast of contemporary adult learning
principles with a view to developing relevant training tools and
methodologies for associated training events; and
- Develop a roster of training
experts/facilitators in gender and related subject areas.
Education & Experience
- Must have training development experience
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant
field
- Work independently without daily supervision.
- Must be a Gender expert in the field of Peace
and Security
- Good grasp and ability to deliver on other
peace, conflict and security related subjects.
- Mission experience including UN/AU mandates
roles of Police, Civilian and Military would be an added advantage.
Skills, abilities and personal
attributes
- Ability to prepare and deliver lectures to
high level professionals with diverse backgrounds;
- Ability to manage time and work to strict
deadlines;
- Proactive, initiative, with excellent
networking and collaborative skills;
- Ability to conceptualise, design, develop and
undertake structured evaluation and review of training projects and
programs;
- Good report writing analytical skills;
- Public speaking and excellent presentation
skills;
- Effective team leadership skills;
- Ability to continuously monitor and acquire
new knowledge on relevant peace and security trends and developments.
- Males and Non-Kenyans are encouraged to apply
for this position
How to Apply:
Applications including cover letter, CVs, copies of relevant certificates, current remuneration and expected remuneration as well as current notice period should be addressed to the:
Director
International Peace Support Training Centre
Westwood Park, Karen
P O Box 24232 - 00502
Nairobi, Kenya
Or emailed to: jobs@ipstc.org
Deadline for submitting applications is 15th Feb 2016.
Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted to undergo a selection board interview.
