United Nations UNOPS Careers - ICT Technical & Signals Training Operations Associate ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

• Offer
  
  technical support to the implementation of a clear and structured Signals
  
  nomination process in cooperation with civilian and military stakeholders
  
  – including Signals selection criteria, prerequisite qualifications,
  
  pre-deployment trainings and pre-screening exercises – to ensure technical
  
  expertise and language proficiency is in line with field requirements;


• Actively
  
  participate  in the execution of the
  
  military Signals’ training program workflow, procedures and documentation,
  
  including resource requirements (e.g., equipment, trainers, etc.), risk
  
  assessments and mitigation measures;


• Implement
  
  the regional military Signals training SOPs, including a communication and
  
  coordination plan, detailing procedures, guidelines, roles and
  
  responsibilities for all regional stakeholders;


• Significantly
  
  contribute to the coordination of the ICT trainings, workshops, briefings
  
  and refresher courses at RSCE and other locations as required, for
  
  military Signals from the field missions;


• With
  
  the ICT Technical and Signals Training Operations Manager, engage in working with
  
  military contingents to gain commitment to deploy Signals for jobs that
  
  conform with the training undertaken;


• Offer
  
  timely technical support to the ICT Technical and Signals Training
  
  Operations Manager with the coordination, logistics, preparation and
  
  maintenance of training schedules, plans and materials for training
  
  requirements in support of Quality and Supply Chain groups at minimum.

• The
  
  ideal candidate for the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
  
  ICT Technical & Signals Training Operations Associate should hold an
  
  advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in information
  
  technology, computer science, teaching and education or in a field related
  
  to the post description. A first level university degree with a
  
  combination of relevant academic qualifications and experience in
  
  information and communications technology, education and training may be
  
  accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.


• At
  
  least three years of progressively responsible professional experience in
  
  ICT, training, teaching and education and project management is required.


• Past
  
  exposure and experience in technical writing as well as field systems and
  
  operations in a training and support capacity desirable.

• Professionalism: 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. proficient knowledge of
  
  MS Office. Practical experience in various projects documentation.


• Communication: Proven ability to write in a clear
  
  and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally. Listens to
  
  others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds
  
  appropriately.


• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are
  
  consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and
  
  assignments; adjusts priorities as required; foresees risks and allows for
  
  contingencies when planning; manages competing demands and works under the
  
  pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.


• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues
  
  to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing
  
  others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team
  
  agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final
  
  group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own
  
  position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint
  
  responsibility for team shortcomings. Good interpersonal skills and ability
  
  to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in
  
  a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect
  
  for diversity

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