Capacity Building and Training Project Manager

Capacity Building and Training Project Manager - 14/18/EDIGCI/CBT/TRA
VACANCY NOTICE NO. 14/18/EDIGCI/CBT/TRA INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 190 Member Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities, and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime. INTERPOL is now looking for a qualified candidates as Capacity Building and Training Project Manager within the Training and Research Accreditation Sub-Directorate which is part of the Capacity Building and Training Directorate (CBT). Job Title: Capacity Building and Training Project Manager Reporting to:  Assistant Director Training Research and Accreditation* Location: INTERPOL, Global Complex for Innovation, SINGAPORE** Duration: 1 year fixed-term contract *** Grade: 5 Level of Security screening:       Basic Deadline for applications: 30 April 2014 Under the supervision of the Assistant Director and in close partnership with CBT, the relevant IPSG management personnel and all relevant internal and external stakeholders, the incumbent plans, designs, develops, implements and delivers capacity building and training programmes. S/he develops, implements and coordinates all other operationally-oriented courses delivered in partnership with other directorates in accordance with INTERPOL Training Strategy and INTERPOL Guide to Effective Training”. S/he directly tracks, monitors, coordinates, supports and reports to the Assistant Director, and also identifies the risks of delays to project/program schedule. 1. PRIMARY DUTIES (1)    Plan, design and coordinate capacity building programs and operationally oriented programmes or other training resources, including implementation, evaluation and participation to those programmes, based on the needs assessed by the Organization and  in conjunction with external partners/sources. When applicable, this may include designing and coordinating operationally oriented police programmes, especially with regard to I-24/7 and affiliated programmes; (2)    Monitor and guide the implementation and evaluation of Capacity Building programmes; coordinate technical objectives of the programme(s) (when applicable), facilitate delivery of training sessions; (3)    Monitor and guide the implementation and evaluation of Capacity Building programmes; coordinate technical objectives of the programme(s) (when applicable), facilitate delivery of training sessions; (4)    Select, recruit, supervise and assess the performance of assigned staff members. Provide daily guidance to ensure proper implementation of the policies and hierarchical decisions. Monitor the quality of the staff member’s work and the respect of timelines of the produced deliverables. (5)    Coordinate, develop and organize the curriculum for the assigned programme/project and prepare the evaluation process accordingly, (6)    Assist in coordinating internal and external meetings including proposing the agenda, preparing meeting documentation and materials, ensuring participation and effective and timely follow-ups; (7)    Monitor all programme activities and produce narrative and financial reports as per funding agreements. Research, analyze and make recommendations, to track and recommend opportunities for the infusion of relevant subject matter within the framework of the capacity building/training program/project and also to analyze and propose evolutions to the training policies and processes. Design and administer programme(s)’ budgets; validate / approve any respective financial commitment within the boundaries of the allocated budget. (8)    Ensure that the program/project work plans and targets are communicated effectively and efficiently; (9)    Build up, promote and conduct capacity building and/or training courses in collaboration with other specialized officers and to evaluate the effectiveness of the training and capacity building activities and prepare post-training reports; (10)Implement the fundraising strategy of the Organization in co-operation with our strategic partner to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the programme(s); (11)Provide IPSG units with assistance and guidance on their capacity building and training programs when requested and tasked by the concerned AD/CBT; (12)When applicable, develop new e-learning modules to complement the training programme and follow-up of users having participated in the distant learning programme; (13)Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor. 2. REQUIREMENTS All candidates will be assessed on the under mentioned requirements. 2.1 Training/Education required Three-to-four years’ university degree and/or proven extensive professional experience in the field of training. 2.2 Languages Fluent written and spoken English. Good command of Spanish and/or French 2.3 Professional experience required At least three years professional experience in undertaking training needs analysis, curriculum design, delivery of training programmes and post training evaluations, ideally with a project and budget management background. Ten years’ experience in the area is required if the post holder does not have the required level of education. 2.4 Specific skills required Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools. Excellent command of spreadsheets/accounting applications, and experience in creation of presentations and preparation of executive and business plan documents. 2.5 Specific aptitudes required Ability to negotiate; Ability to instruct and supervise junior staff members; Be capable of drafting administrative and training texts, narrative and budget reports, studies; Personal and professional maturity; Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical, specifically inductive, reasoning; Ability to work in teams as well as individually; Very strong communication skills, both in written and oral form; Ability to work under pressure; Good social, specifically multicultural, skills; Initiative, creativity (original thinking) and curiosity;  Ability to develop and maintain professional networks;  Ability to synthesize;  Good listening skills. In addition to the requirements, the following Assets and Special Aptitudes would be beneficial Any other additional language would be an asset. 3. WORKING CONDITIONS The starting salary for 5 is 3 479 (plus interim cost of living allowance) per month for a step 1. The successful candidate may be offered appointment on a higher step depending upon professional background and experience. For more information regarding conditions of service see Employment conditions for contracted officials available on the website (www.interpol.int). This post requires occasional travel on missions, sometimes of a long duration and at short notice. The incumbent will also be required to work occasional overtime based upon workload. * The Organization reserves the right to modify the Directorate and/or Sub-Directorate’s name and internal structure. This may have an impact on the functional title and reporting lines of this position. ** The Organization reserves the right to change the duty station proposed in the present circular at any time, subject to the rules in force. *** The appointment will be made on the basis of a one year project and may be extended for a period of 1 additional year.  Any subsequent extension(s) are subject to the terms of the Organization’s Staff Manual and/or the availability of funds.
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