UNOV Consultant for the Voluntary Coaching Programme

Result of Service Expected tangible and measurable output(s):

¿ Carrying out coaching practice sessions for UNOV/UNODC coaches ¿ Providing additional learning resources, such as reading material and videos ¿ Collaborating with LODU on providing the desired intervention to further develop participants’ coaching skills as appropriate to the organizational needs ¿ Using all material, information and equipment provided, for and exclusively in the interest of the United Nations and for no other purposes ¿ Monitoring progress and responding appropriately to feedback, providing the Chief with written and oral reports ¿ Carrying out Continued Professional Development sessions

Work Location Home-based

Expected duration 11 April - 31 July with possibility of extension depending on funding availability

Duties and Responsibilities The overall objective of the assignment is to ensure UNOV/UNODC coaches develop their coaching skills and adhere to highest coaching standards through participating in coaching practice sessions under supervision and guidance of a qualified supervisor.

Specific tasks to be performed by the consultant:

The UNOV/UNODC Coaching Programme, provided by HRMS/LODU, is regulated by the Information circular on Voluntary Coaching Programme at the United Nations Office at Vienna and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Vienna and anchored in the 2021-2025 UNODC Strategy. The purpose of the Programme is to help increase staff engagement, improve performance, lead towards a greater career satisfaction. Coaching is an efficient, high-impact process where the coach and the client are working together to determine client’s own answers and action steps, allowing the individual not only to solve immediate issues, but also develop the capacity to keep improving in sustainable ways. It facilitates thinking, creativity, and problem solving in the workplace and creates conditions for building relationships based on mutual trust. Coaching services are provided by UNOV/UNODC internal certified coaches.

According to the Information circular on Voluntary Coaching Programme at UNOV/UNODC, coaches should commit to regular coaching practice, which includes a minimum of six coaching sessions per year and participate in the regular learning meetings for coaches. To ensure the appropriate development and highest standard of coaching practice in UNOV/UNODC, regular learning meetings will be conducted under the supervision of a qualified consultant.

The selected candidate is expected to provide group coaching supervision at twice monthly coaching supervision sessions at which UNOV/UNODC internal coaches participate, to ensure continuing personal development of internal coaches and to maintain excellent standards of coaching by ensuring: - Coaching practice sessions take place twice a month aiming to ensure maximum participation and discussing tasks, processes and challenges the coaches are facing in their work - Internal coaches develop ethical competency, confidence, and creativity to ensure the best possible service in UNOV/UNODC - Best interests of the client are being upheld - Opportunity to monitor the coaches and develop skills in a supportive environment by providing feedback and additional learning resources - Areas for further development for the coaches are identified - A confidential environment where the coaches can express and discuss how to manage issues which may impede their ability to be fully present for their clients - Practice is designed in a way that all coaches are inspired to participate - Continued Professional Development (CPD) sessions for existing UNOV/UNODC coaches are carried out once a month. These could take the form of: o Group Supervision sessions for the existing cohort of coaches in Systemic Team Coaching (STC). With the aim of continuous guidance and support with the ongoing team coaching sessions and helping to handle challenging cases o Additional power sessions that address identified areas for further development of the coaches o Mentoring sessions for individual coaches who are planning to take the ICF certification o Sessions to UNOV/UNODC managers on the coaching approach

Qualifications/special skills Academic Qualifications: An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in coaching, psychology, social sciences, or humanities required.

A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

Post-degree education in team coaching and a proven active engagement with the International Coaching Community is highly desirable

Accreditation by the International Coach Federation at MCC level is highly desirable. Experience: A minimum of ten years of experience in one-on-one coaching, executive, team coaching is required

Experience with e-learning tools, learning management systems, online collaboration tools and social media is required

Experience at conducting and participating in research studies in area of coaching is highly desirable

Experience at an international level in a multicultural environment is desirable. Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Additional Information With the vision of promoting multilingualism in the United Nations system, United Nations Language Framework (UNLF) for language learning and assessment was created, in the six official UN languages. One of the main components of the Framework is the definition of four levels of language competence, specifically in the context of the United Nations. The Framework and UN levels aim to build consistency among all United Nations language programmes while also remaining flexible and adaptable to local realities. The adoption of this Framework will allow for more efficient management of language programmes, stronger recognition of language skills, and smoother transitions in career mobility and development.

UNOV/UNODC Language Training Programme aims to promote multilingualism within the Secretariat. As such, it offers courses intended for non-native speakers who want to acquire language skills to communicate in a social and /or professional context, in 6 official UN languages. With the establishment of UNLF, UNOV/UNODC Language Training Programme needs to be adjusted and gradually align its offerings with the new Framework, to ensure consistency and standardization of how languages are learned, taught and assessed in the international context of the United Nations.

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.