Training officer, country support scale up Flagship Projects

Contract

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WHO AFRO Emergency Preparedness and Response Cluster Set up in 2016, the Emergency Preparedness and Response Cluster at WHO AFRO works with national governments in the African Region to strengthen their capacity to prevent, prepare for, detect, and respond to health emergencies. Since 2016, WHO AFRO has supported Member States on more than 200 public health emergency responses and has come to be recognized as the lead agency in implementing emergency response efforts among the United Nations Country Support Teams.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of EPR Training Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will:

1. Administer training needs assessments,
2. Gauge skills shortages, and then address these through tailored training sessions.
3. Ensure the effectiveness of instruction by monitoring performance post-training.
4. In line with the EPR WHO/AFRO flagship projects, support countries to manage, plan and conduct the training activities outlined in the 3-Flagship Projects.
5. Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to Emergency Preparedness and Response; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to Emergency Preparedness and Response procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and WHO in daily activities and behaviors while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior; does not abuse power or authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;

an international context, on training and/or capacity building. • Demonstrable experience as a Training Officer • Excellent verbal and written communication • Additional certifications or training in health emergency preparedness and response, governance or related areas • Knowledge of relevant performance tracking • Must have excellent planning skills. Be able to gauge where SURGE Team Members need further training and how to appropriately provide this training. • Ability to conduct thorough needs assessments to gauge training needs. • Excellent and demonstrated writing, oral presentation and communication skills • Ability to convey complex information in an understandable way. • Extensive knowledge of various teaching methods. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office. • Capable of working under high pressure and tight time constraints • Focused on quality with attention to details • Analysis and troubleshooting skills, with aptitude and sound judgement for creative problem solving • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook • Qualification in instruction and/or learning design is advantageous • Relevant experience working for a national or local authority. • Experience working within a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment • It should be noted that only females of African nationality aged 22 to 35 will be considered for this assignment.

Pretoria is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province in South Africa. It is one of the country’s two capital cities serving as the executive (administrative) and de facto national capital. It offers excellent living conditions with various types of world-class available facilities. Housing is readily available, and rents can be negotiated. Infrastructure, internet connectivity, roads, utilities, telecommunications are of a high standard. Airbnb and Uber are in common use. The other city is Cape Town, the legislative capital. Pretoria is classified as an A duty station, and South Africa is in security phase 1. Like in other big cities with significant crime rates, caution must be exercised always. Although initially situated in Pretoria, the assignment could be relocated to Cape Town at a later stage. South Africa is a unique country. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.