Chief, Training Unit, P5

This position is located in the African Training Institute for Economic and Development and Planning (IDEP), United Nations Economic Commission of Africa (ECA), Dakar, Senegal. The Chief of the Training Unit reports to the Director, IDEP.
		Responsibilities
	Within delegated authority, the Chief of the Training Unit will be responsible for the following duties: • Initiates and coordinates actions covering the entire span of training capacity development and consultancy activities undertaken by the Institute. • Provides policy guidance to the Division, on conceptual strategy development and management of the implementation of overall strategies, leading to the development of the curriculum and content for all IDEP courses. • Plans and oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Institute; ensures that work programmes and activities are carried out in a timely fashion, coordinating diverse projects in the Section, and, in liaison with other organizations of the United Nations System, donors and agencies as appropriate. • Identifies and analyzes training needs and priorities and develop strategies to meet these requirements. • Coordinates the design and implementation of IDEP training programmes. Ensures that the outputs produced by the Section maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data. • Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and impact of training programmes and recommend ways to enhance effectiveness and impact on the Organization. • Participates in international, regional or national meetings and provides programmatic/substantive expertise on an issue, or hold programmatic/substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions. • Identifies forthcoming training requirements and develops strategies to meet these requirements.
		Competencies
	• Professionalism: Knowledge of the substantive field of work in general and of specific areas being supervised. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others. Ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. 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. • Communication:  Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. • Planning and 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. • Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. • Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
		Education
	Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, education, economics, law or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
		Work Experience
	A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in administration, budget, finance, human resources management or related field.  Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first level university degree recognized by the United Nations.
		Languages
	Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage
		Assessment Method
	Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
		Special Notice
	Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover note.
		United Nations Considerations
	The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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