Job Purpose:
You will play an instrumental role in facilitating 2021 Liberia Population and Housing Census (PHC) training interventions and field operations.
You will apply established systems and procedures and assist in the creation of knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analyzing relevant information, developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with procedures.
You would be responsible for:
- Prepare Liberia PHC training plan by compiling and analyzing information, including detailed budget breakdown in consultation with LISGIS and the relevant census expert;
- Conduct training needs assessment and focus group discussions to identify areas and methods of training;
- Assist in preparing selection criteria of participants for various training activities;
- Develop an e-library of all 2021 PHC learning and capacity development related documents;
- Conduct field testing to validate training materials and inform the finalization process of such materials;
- Develop a preferred list of venues and other training service related facilities;
- Responsible for timely provision of all training related logistics;
- Develop monthly training calendars and update periodically;
- Conduct quality assurance of 2021 PHC training activities;
- Prepare monitoring tool for measuring performance and progress of training interventions;
- Provide logistical support to census project training-related meetings, workshops and events, and guiding project personnel and staff on national execution and programme policies and procedures;
- Assist in implementing knowledge management strategies to capture lessons learned and best practices; sharing these with management for future planning;
- Manage the technical arrangements of the training, including engagement with training providers and partners and the development of training materials;
- Liaise with training providers, partners and stakeholders to ensure entire curriculum coordination, good quality of the training content and successful delivery of the training programme;
- Develop, review and modify training materials and other related products required for the successful delivery of the training sessions;
- Facilitate the conduct of the training sessions and manage feedback sessions to ensure continuous improvements of the training sessions.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
- A degree in Population Studies/Demography, Sociology and any other relevant social science discipline.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Five years of relevant experience in Training Management and Capacity Development required.
- Experience in use of electronic devices in field data collection and real time transmission procedures, an asset
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience of planning, management and field data collection activities in Liberia, a unique advantage
- Experience of mass data collection activities in nationally representative surveys and censuses in sub-Saharan Africa, an asset
- Experience of working with United Nations and/or international agencies, an asset
- Proficiency in current office software applications is required.
Languages:
- Fluency in English.
Required Competencies
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
- Embracing cultural diversity
- Embracing change
Functional Competencies:
- Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
- Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
- Delivering results-based programmes
- Internal and external communication and advocacy for resource mobilisation
Core Competencies:
- Achieving results
- Being accountable
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen
- Thinking analytically and strategically
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships
- Communicating for impact
Compensation and Benefits
This position offers an attractive remuneration package and applicable benefits as per UNFPA/UN staff rules.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should submit their applications indicating post and vacancy number, attach an updated CV, and a completed United Nations Personnel History Form P.11 obtainable from the UNFPA website at www.unfpa.org. ALL APPLICATIONS, WITH RELEVANT ATTACHMENTS, SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO: ewatkins@unfpa.org with copy to debashish@unfpa.org.
The last date to receive applications is 16 December 2019. UNFPA will only respond to applicants who will meet the stated job requirements.
Note:
This post is a National Post and applicants of either sex are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates. UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Please submit all fraudulent notices, letters or offers to the UNFPA fraud hotline at http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm
