Individual Contractor- (Training Team Assistant)

Work Location Home-based

Expected duration Expected Duration: 6 months starting from October 2020 with a possibility of an extension subject to the availability of funding and work requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities This contractor position is located in Countering Terrorist Travel Programme and Aviation Security (CT Travel Section) of the Special Projects and Innovation Branch (SPIB), in the Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). The position will be Home-based. The incumbent will report to the Programme Chief.

The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) undertakes counter-terrorism capacity building projects at the global, regional and national level to contribute to the full implementation of all four Pillars of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy through the UNOCT.

The focus of this position is to support the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a new UNOCT-led technical assistance project entitled ‘Building the Capacity of Member States to Prevent, Detect and Investigate Terrorist Offenses and Related Travel by Using Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) Data,’ jointly implemented with the following partners: Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the United Nations Office of Information and Communication Technology (OICT) and the International Police Organization (INTERPOL). The purpose of this project is to support Member States to build their capacity to detect and counter terrorist travel and serious and organized crime, including through enhanced international information exchange, passenger data, biometrics, etc. The project will respond to requirements established by the Security Council which, on 24 September 2014, adopted resolution 2178 to address the acute and growing threat posed by FTFs. The resolution inter alia calls upon Member States to require airlines operating in their territories to provide API to the appropriate national authorities in order to detect the departure from their territories, or attempted entry into or transit through their territories, by means of civil aircraft, of individuals designated by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011). On 21 December 2017, the Security Council adopted resolution 2396, which builds on resolution 2178 (2014) by creating new international obligations and other provisions to strengthen border security and information sharing. This includes the use of API and PNR data to curb the flow of returning and relocating FTFs, as well as transnational terrorist groups.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Within limits of delegated authority, the Individual Contractor will be responsible for the following duties: - Supporting the Programme Manager and Training Consultant in support of global training coordination efforts; - Coordination the day-to-day running of the online and face-to-face scheduled courses; - Providing administrative support to virtual learning events, conferences, seminars etc.; - Liaising with trainers, experts, IT teams, venue and local coordinators, etc.; - Ensuring materials from trainers are received in good time, format PowerPoint presentations and materials in keeping with UNOCT visual identity; - Supporting the preparation of presentation and learning materials; - Preparing and distributing various materials, reports, etc. using electronic formats; - Supporting the Programme Manager and Training Consultant in the coordination, maintenance of a learning management system and development of eLearning modules; - Assisting in the preparation of eLearning storyboards; - Assisting and supporting in data entry and extraction on the online learning environment; - Collecting data and generating reports using eLearning platforms to help informed decisions about forthcoming events; - Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/special skills Competency: Professionalism: Ability to initiate, liaise with and sustain productive relationships with project partners and other key stakeholders. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to assist with data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to pay attention to detail with all logistics and administration of all training courses. Ability to provide sound customer service in dealing with a wide range of internal and external colleagues and stakeholders. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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: 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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

• Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Academic Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Experience: A minimum of two years of professional experience in administration or general office support or related fields is required. Experience working with the Office Suite is required. Experience in supporting the organization of training courses is desired. Experience working with Learning Management Platforms is desired. Experience working in the UN or other international organization is desirable. Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; Working knowledge of French is desirable.

  Additional Information Please apply to Job Opening by 23 September 2021.

  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.