DIRECTOR OF TRAINING, TRAINING DEPARTMENT, D1, ITCILO TURIN ITALY

The appointment is at the D.1 level of the UN salary scale, based in Turin, with a full-time fixed term contract. Full details on  conditions of employment are available from http://www.itcilo.org/en/the-centre/about-us/job-opportunities

The Centre is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity among its staff. We welcome interest expressed by qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Centre is the training arm of the ILO and runs training, learning and capacity development services for governments, employers’ and workers’ organisations, and other national and international partners, in support of decent work and sustainable development. Its mission is to be the leading global provider of learning and training for the world of work.  To this end, we identify, package and disseminate best thinking and practices concerning all aspect of the world of work.

Each year, the Centre runs over 400 programmes and projects for around 11,000 people from over 180 countries.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Reporting to the Director of the Centre, the incumbent will direct and manage the Centre’s learning and training programmes. The incumbent will lead groups of professional and support staff  to  deliver  learning  programmes and products  in  the  following  thematic  areas:  Gender and Rights at Work , Employment , Social Dialogue and Tripartism, Sustainable Development, Social Protection, Sustainable Governance and Learning.

Functional responsibilities

The Director of Training’s functional responsibilities are:

Strategic leadership and management

She/he will be a member of the management team and, as such, will contribute to achieving the Centre’s mission and objectives in line with the Centre’s Strategic Plan and results-based framework. Working in close collaboration with the Director and other members of the management team, the Director of Training will be expected to ensure the development and the timely delivery of relevant and cost-effective learning and training programmes and products.

She/he will provide strategic advice to the Director on learning policies and practices related to the Centre’s mandate. Specifically, the Director of Training is responsible for:

• contributing to the overall strategic direction, coordination and delivery of the Centre’s training programmes and related activities;
• coordinating the work of the various technical training programmes;
• promoting and coordinating cooperation and joint-programming with ILO headquarters and regions;
• analysing trends in training needs and developing policies in training and learning-related areas;
• leading and supporting upstream training and project development;
• ensuring provision of high-quality learning products and tools;
• ensuring effective and smooth implementation of the annual work plan, including the achievement of financial and other targets;
• planning and managing staff and non-staff resources allocated to the training programmes;
• formulating proposals for the annual budget preparation and for longer-term investment plans;
• drafting and contributing to the preparation of Board and other official documents;
• preparing and up-dating financial forecasts;
• coordinating the preparation of the pricing policy for training activities;
• contributing to resource mobilization efforts.

Partnership and advocacy

The Director of Training will take the lead in developing and building a network of partners and new stakeholders. She/he will assist the Director to reinforce the Centre’s mission and provide strategic guidance on resource mobilization and the development of new financial and other partnerships.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education

Advanced university degree in economics, education, labour law, industrial relations, public or business administration, social sciences or other related field.

Experience

At least 15 years of relevant work experience in economics, and/or social development, labour law or industrial relations; and/or adult education development, including managerial and supervisory responsibilities, design and development of learning and training curricula and programmes.

Experience of working in a multicultural environment.

Solid knowledge and understanding of global economic and social development challenges, the donor community and the UN System.

Knowledge of the ILO and ILO standards-based values and, capacity to cooperate and interact with ILO constituents are assets.

Languages

Fluency in English with a proficiency level in French and/or Spanish. Knowledge of a third official language will be an advantage.

Core competencies

• Adaptability: ability to adapt to major changes in tasks or in the work environment.
• Service: ability to meet the needs of ILO constituents and other partners.
• Collaboration: ability to develop, maintain and use collaborative relationships.
• Communication: ability to convey information and ideas through a variety of media in a manner that engages the individual or group.
• Initiative: ability to take prompt action to accomplish objectives, even beyond what is required.
• Integrity: ability to maintain social, ethical and organizational norms and firmly adhere to codes of conduct and ethical principles.
• Knowledge management: ability to develop and update professional knowledge continuously, and to assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.
• Sensitivity to diversity: ability to accommodate cultural and gender differences and to interact effectively with people of different cultures and backgrounds.

Level competencies

• Strategic planning: obtain information and identify key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision; committing to a course of action to accomplish a long-range goal or vision.
• Facilitating change: encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to address problems; promoting and facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.
• Gaining commitment: using appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with partners and peers to meet mutual goals and objectives; build networks to obtain cooperation.
• Decision-making: analysis, judgment and problem-solving.
• Planning and organizing: establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Monitoring the results of delegations, assignments or projects.
• Managing for performance: focusing and guiding others to meet objectives and targets at individual and group level.

Technical competencies

• Sound knowledge of results-based frameworks and processes.
• Solid understanding of the trends and best practices in professional development and adult-learning.
• Experience in resource mobilization and mechanisms, including donor relations.
• Experience and knowledge of development cooperation.
• Experience in utilizing databases and other advanced office applications.

Personal skills

• Ability to organize and delegate work and to lead and supervise staff.
• Good communication and negotiating skills.
• Resourcefulness, initiative and maturity of judgement.
• Ability to work in a team, including establishing and maintaining effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Submission of expressions of interest:

Expression of interest may be sent by email to:

vacancies@itcilo.org

or by normal mail to:

Human Resources Services,

International Training Centre of the ILO,

Viale Maestri del Lavoro, 10

10127 Turin,

Italy

Please provide a motivation letter and an updated CV.