Post Title Post Title: Trainer-consultant

Organizational Unit: Political Affairs Unit / UNRCCA

VA Date: 09 December 2022

Contract type: Individual Contractor/Service Contract

Location: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Duration of contract: Initial period of 6-month with possibility of further extension, subject to availability of funds

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent will support the "UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy" project, focused on building capacities for preventive diplomacy among young people throughout Central Asia, including Afghanistan and be responsible for the following duties: 

Training

- Actively participate in the selection process of new participants at the beginning of the training period; 

- Prepare the draft of the yearlong PDA training plan for approval; 

- Communicate and Coordinate the PDA training plan and requirements with the PDA team and the Project activity supervisor; 

- The training materials must be ready/submitted well in advance for endorsement and coordination with UNRCCA; 

- Prepare all necessary training materials and make them available to the course participants (PowerPoint presentations on the subject); 

- Provide the training together with experts when required on topics as per the approved Training Plan; 

- Execute the training course as moderator and resource person; 

- Provide monthly reports on conducted activity, including PDA Alumni network mentoring; 

- Advise and prepare the participation of PDA participants in the Dialogue between PDA and the Central Asian Governments during the UNRCCA-organized high-level meeting of Deputy Foreign Ministers from Central Asia; 

- A final report on the training results shall be submitted two weeks before the end of the Training period. The report's content will be subject to comments, changes, and approval by UNRCCA officials.

Alumni network supervision

- Advise and guide the election of the Regional Coordinator and the Country Focal Points on year basis;

- Provide nexus between the PDA Alumni and PDA in training and training activities

- Promote the PDA Alumni network among UN entities, UN Funds and Programmes to engage PDA Alumni in other YPS activities.  

- Monitor, advise, mentor the PDA Alumni network for the benefits of the PDA training programmatic activity results, and promote the PDA Alumni network for the continuation of graduates' activity in the global youth movement on Youth, Peace and Security Agenda.

Communication and Research

- Drafts routine correspondence; Maintains project files and other related documentation; Coordinates extensively with project counterparts and frequently liaises with internal team members at the mission level.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: University Degree in Education, Social Science or Political Science Experience.

Experience: Extensive knowledge of and experience in leadership development and training. Extensive experience in organizational development, public sector reform, and public sector Capacity building.

Languages:  Fluency in Russian, both oral and written, is required; knowledge of Turkmen or other regional languages is desirable. Knowledge of English is an advantage.

Other:  Solid computer skills, including proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets, are required. Experience working at a UN field mission or UN Agencies in this capacity is desirable.

UN CORE VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

Professionalism: Ability to perform a broad range of Training activities, e.g., training planning, training delivery, training group management, etc. Knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules, regulations, and ability to apply them in a professional context. 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Creativity: Actively seek to improve services; Offer new and different options to meet client needs;  Promote and persuade others to consider new ideas; Take calculated risks – think “outside the box”;  Take an interest in new ideas; Do not be bound by traditional approaches

APPLICATIONS

Interested candidates should accurately complete, sign and date the attached United Nations Personal History form (P.11) and forward it electronically to the following email address: aziz.kuliyev@un.org or may submit/deliver their applications in a sealed envelope to the address: 43 Archabil Avenue, Ashgabat, 744036, Turkmenistan.  

Please clik HERE to fill in the application form. 

Important: Applicants should indicate Vacancy Announcement Reference Number and Post Title on the

email subject line if/when submitting electronically and/or on their Cover Letter if/when the application is submitted/delivered in person to the address mentioned above 

Incomplete P.11 forms will not be accepted. Please note that any information provided on the P.11 form will be considered binding. The selected candidates may be subject to a reference checks process to verify the information provided in the P.11 form. 

Only applicants who are short-listed will receive an acknowledgement within two weeks from the deadline indicated on the Vacancy Announcement.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply, and in the selection process, preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates. 

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