PDT Support Trainer

Result of Service - AU-UN PDT standards are reviewed and updated quarterly; - Oversight mechanism and procedures developed followed by regular monitoring and observation of PDTS during rotations; - Enhanced support to AMISOM TCC/PCC national trainers during the delivery of PDTs; - Improved PDT programmes developed by AMISOM TCC/PCC that meet AU-UN standards.

Work Location Mogadishu, Somalia

Expected duration 24 Months

Duties and Responsibilities - Undertake all actions required in providing an oversight and monitoring role of AMISOM TCC/PCC PDT programmes in accordance with current peacekeeping standards; - Develop oversight measures in the monitoring of PDT programmes to AMISOM TCC/PCC personnel prior to their deployment to Somalia; - Engage relevant UNSOM, UNSOS, AU and AMISOM offices and staff to identify mission-specific information requirements to be incorporated in the AU-UN PDT training material; - Deploy to TCC/PCC home locations during rotations, with an AMISOM Training Representative, where possible, to oversee/monitor the delivery of PDT by national trainers prior to the deployment of contingents to Somalia; - Work closely with UNSOS/AMISOM Training Staff to ensure that PDT programmes delivered by TCCs/PCCs are designed to meet UNSOS’ training support goals. - Work closely with AMISOM TCC/PCC national trainers to ensure that PDT programmes delivered by TCCs/PCCs are designed and evaluated to meet UNSOS’ training support goal; - Work closely with UNSOS/AMISOM Training Staff to ensure regular review/update of training materials. - May be required to perform other training tasks in support of AMISOM.

Qualifications/special skills Advanced University degree in Organizational Development, education, organizational psychology, Human Resources with Training emphasis or other relevant Social Sciences. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

A minimum of five (5) years training experience in peacekeeping and/or logistical support/supply chain related areas. The incumbent must also have experience as a military officer in the rank of Major or above (or equivalent in other Services). Operational experience as a member of a peacekeeping/peace enforcement/peace support mission or national service experience in a military training institution or relevant experience in an international, regional or national peacekeeping training centre is desirable. Understanding of joint operational planning processes and ability to plan, coordinate and deliver complex training activities is essential.

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.