Job Title: Training Officer, NOB
Vacancy No: VN-NGR-27-2012
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Organisations: United Nations Children's Fund – UNICEF Nigeria
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of experienced Training Officer who will under the supervision of the Chief Human Resources, be responsible for participating in the formulation and periodic review of the organizations' training and staff development policies, systematically identifying the staff and organizational training and development needs.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties
1. Based on identified training needs, assists in designing and implementing innovative, focused training and development strategies capable of delivering real performance gains to UNICEF – Nigeria within available budgets. Develop appropriate relationship for staff development between country office and sub-offices that promotes training initiatives that would shape an integrated process for UNICEF Nigeria.
2. Systematically and objectively assess staff and organizational training needs based on annual performance review and office priorities in line with the training Policy thrust of UNICEF.
3. Implements cost-effectively the approved range of courses by mobilizing internal resources for their execution with the thrust coming from the incumbent and thereby reducing dependence on external consultants. In tandem with the Chief Human Resources, leads and manages the interface between external training providers and UNICEF in Nigeria, ensuring that the training given by them meets staff needs and satisfies necessary skills required.
4. In consultation with the Chief, HR, develop best practice in all aspects of staff development, performance management and constantly evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes to determine areas of improvement, challenges and opportunities for growth in training functions. Assists in securing specialist advice, guidance to line management on training and development and to ensure that training becomes an integral part of the of staff development.
5. Prepare induction/orientation programmes for all new staff and facilitate the implementation and monitoring of such programmes. Develop workshops for existing employees to ensure that all staff receives some level of job training and that all staff have the tools they need to succeed.
6. Identify and establish Training infrastructure through consultation with Management and Training Staff Development Section, DHR/ UNHQ appropriate to the delivery of a range of quality services.
7. Provide guidance and counseling services to staff in work related areas, career development, interpersonal relations and other issues that could be of real interest and concern to staff in a non-threatening atmosphere.
8. Keeps and maintains up-to-date staff personal training history and record for career planning purposes and administration. Provide on-going updates to established training programs already in place.
9. Reviews at the end of each year the organization's achievement with regard to the annual training plan and activities, highlighting success, weaknesses and challenges for consideration in the preparation of the training plan for the Annual Management Plan.
Minimum qualification & competencies: – University Degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology or related fields. Masters in Human Resources Management or and organizational development preferred. – Five (5) years progressively responsible work experience in developing and managing Training programmes within complex organisations, experience in working as a Training Manager within a Human Resources Department, some of which at international level. – Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of another UN working language and local working language of the duty station an asset. – Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute ideas as well as to transfer knowledge and skills. – Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form. – Proven skills in management and administration. – Good analytical and negotiating skills. – Ability to work in an international or multicultural environment. – Knowledge of computer management and applications. – Ability to organize and implement training – Ability to established harmonious working relationship in an international and multicultural environment.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please send cover letter (one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description) and a scanned/PDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal f History Form (http://u.theinfostrides.com/unicefnigeria).
Deadline: 07 June 2012.
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