Capacity Building Specialist

UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.

The New York Service Cluster (NYSC) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management

The Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios: Grants Management Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP) It provides Services to partners' programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York.  The SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries.

The United Nations Security Council in Resolution 2245 adopted on 09 November 2015 established the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS). UNSOS replaced the United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA), established in 2009. 

The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) is mandated to provide a broad variety of administrative and logistical support services to its clients, the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), the Somali National Army (SNA), and a few others.  

Considering the diverse logistical support services delivered by UNSOS to meet its clients operational requirements in Somalia and the new management paradigm shift for results,  UNSOS identified that existing training function operating capabilities  established in cooperation with UNOPS in FY18/19 needs to be further strengthened to address governance, risk, managing for results and compliance to effectively streamline its operations and project activities through the enhanced capacity building and training support. Furthermore, the cooperation with UNOPS has been recognized as establishing best synergies and leverage of UN resources to execute UN Information Communication and Technology vision and strategy pertaining to support for enhanced capacity to provide relevant and tailored training requirements to AMISOM.

Under the overall supervision of UNOPS Senior Programme Manager, the Capacity Building Specialist will administratively work under UNOPS and operationally work under the guidance of the Chief of the Field Technology Section UNSOS and will be responsible for the following duties:

Summary of key functions and duties:

1. Training Coordination 

2. Training Support 

3. Documentation and Communication 

1. Training Coordination 

• Undertake all actions required in providing an oversight and monitoring role of AMISOM (ATMIS) Troop/Police Contributing Country (TCC/PCC) & SSF joint operations training requirements conducted in Somalia to ensure compliance with the current SG’s HRDDP;

• Develop oversight measures in the monitoring of joint operations training requirements to AMISOM (ATMIS) TCC/PCC & SSF personnel;

• Engage with relevant donors, partners,  UNSOM, UNSOS, AU and AMISOM (ATMIS) staff to identify mission-specific information requirements to be incorporated into any joint operations training requirement;

• Deploy to sectors, to oversee/monitor the delivery of joint operations training requirements conducted by AMISOM (ATMIS) TCC/PCC & SSF national trainers in Somalia;

• Work closely with UNSOS/AMISOM (ATMIS) & SSF Training Staff to ensure that training  programmes delivered are designed to meet UNSOS training support goals.

• Work closely with AMISOM (ATMIS) TCC/PCC & SSF national trainers to ensure that training programmes are designed and evaluated to meet UNSOS’ training support goal;

• Establish Training SOPs including a communication and coordination plan, detailing procedures, guidelines, roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders.

• Organize, schedule, and oversee trainings, workshops, briefings and refresher courses as required for uniformed personnel, and develop courses aimed at increasing participation of uniformed women. 

• Preparation of monthly progress report for submission

• May be required to perform other training tasks in support of AMISOM (ATMIS) & SSF.

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree), preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems/ Technology, Training,  or related field is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in combination with additional two (2) years of experience may  be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree

Contract type:       Fixed Term 
Contract level:       P3
Contract duration: One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability

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• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

Background Information - Sustainable Development Cluster 

Based in New York, the Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations.

The SDC’s services include grants management, development and special initiatives support, and technology support to the UN and UN agencies.

The SDC is part of the New York Service Cluster that supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.