Security Training Officer
Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority, the Security
Training Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Manages and leads the team’s
implementation of a suite of security training courses and security
certification programmes for UNSMS personnel, security personnel and/or
managers with security responsibilities in accordance with the Learning and
Development Strategy for the Integrity Security Workforce and related
Implementation Plan and timelines.
Monitors and ensures the
implementation of programmes at all stages, measuring training project
performance using appropriate tools and techniques and escalating
implementation difficulties and recommending remedial actions to stakeholders,
as needed..
Prepares reports maintaining
comprehensive training documentation and data, incl. for the use of senior
management, the Inter-Agency Security Management Network (IASMN), Standing
Committee on Learning and Training (SCOLT) and other stakeholders at agreed
periods and, as requested.
Plan, organize, manage and
supervise the work of the Team’s work programme and human and financial
resources in accordance with the Implementation Plan, providing oversight and
ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately so that training is
cost-effective and has the maximum operational impact.
Identifies and analyzes
learnings needs in coordination with the Standing Committee on Learning and
Training (SCOLT), the Division of Regional Operations (DRO) and the field and
the Division of Headquarters Safety and Security Services (DHSSS) ensuring
alignment with operational priorities and to ensure the timely selection of
training participants as well as joint venture trainers who may be assigned to
deliver particular courses. Prepares monitoring reports on staff development
and career support programmes.
Collaborates with other parts of
UNDSS to ensure that they are consistent with the overall organizations goals,
and that cross cutting issues are incorporated into the design and development
of training programmes, including new and updated security policies outcomes of
the workforce plan, HR Strategy and Gender Strategy.
Evaluates, coordinates and
monitors training programmes to ensureeffectiveness in learning, impact of
staff development and quality assurance and as required recommends ways to
enhance effectiveness and impact.
Ensures the establishment and
maintenance of a database to track course participants, performance and
expenditure to enable timely reporting to senior management and partners, as
requested.
Supervises and monitors the work
of the junior training officers, including managing the performance of the
staff on the team, as well as consultants, vendors and member states’
institutions or personnel who may support the portfolio, to ensure that
training and development activities are implemented in accordance with the
Implementation Plan and established standards.
Performs any other related
duties as assigned.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge in the
field of learning or training including design, delivery, management and
coordination. Knowledge of diverse delivery methodologies (e.g. online, blended
and face-to-face delivery methods). Demonstrated ability to manage programmes,
resources and external partnerships or complex contracts with large scale vendors.
Excellent drafting and communications skills, both oral and written. Proven
ability as a trainer to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions
and recommendations. 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. 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; demonstrates knowledge of
strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. Provides
an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion;
places confidence in and builds trust with colleagues, staff members and
stakeholders.
Planning and 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.
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.
Managing performance: Delegates the
appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Makes
sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff
member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish
a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and
deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching
to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative.
Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises
performance fairly.
Technological awareness: Keeps abreast
of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of
technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to
appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.
Education
An advanced university degree
(Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in learning, security management,
business or public administration, social sciences, or related fields is
required. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2)
additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the
advanced university degree. A first level degree or diploma from a police or military
education institution in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted
in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of
progressively responsible experience in the design, development, delivery, and
evaluation of online, blended, and in person training programmes in security
management or a related area is required.
Two years of experience managing
diverse teams, in multinational and global settings, is required.
A minimum of two years of experience
working in a multicultural and/or international work environment in a field
mission or post-conflict environment outside home country is required.
A minimum of three years of experience
in security risk management is desirable.
Experience in coordinating activities
with consultants and managing contracts with vendors and partners is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working
languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised,
fluency in English is required. Fluency in French is desirable. Knowledge of
Arabic or Spanish is desirable.
How to Apply