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Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian, and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management, and human resources.

Working with us

We are proud of our people. With a wealth of knowledge and skills in various disciplines – engineering, finance, human resources, ICT, leadership, project management, procurement, and more – they help tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time. Their work around the world supports progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

At UNOPS, we offer a range of short- and long-term opportunities in various environments and duty stations – from Denmark and Kenya to Mexico, Switzerland, Myanmar, Senegal, Uganda, and many more.

Diversity

With over 5,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,400 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners, spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced and diverse labor force — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs. We continually strive to maintain our gender-balanced workplace. We encourage qualified underrepresented groups as per UNOPS Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy to apply for our vacancies.

Afghanistan

With more than 20 years of experience in the country, UNOPS Afghanistan focuses on providing maximum support to the people of Afghanistan through the delivery of projects and services that improve the lives of people in need. The UNOPS Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO) serves as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which UNOPS has been designated as the implementation agency. At present, UNOPS AFCO activities cover a range of sectors including humanitarian, basic human needs, cash for work, infrastructure, development, procurement and HR services.

The functional objective of UNOPS AFCO is to contribute to improving the lives of girls, boys, men and women living in Afghanistan. The aim of UNOPS AFCO is to provide efficient and cost-effective implementation services on behalf of all our partners to support the humanitarian response and development of the country. UNOPS AFCO’s mission is to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders in the delivery of AFCO services, at all times, in all places, in all circumstances, in order to improve the lives of Afghans in need.

Role Purpose

The Capacity Building Officer will apply fundamental concepts to gather and analyze data in support of specialists and managers. The role involves designing, coordinating, and delivering capacity-building activities under the Rural component of the project, ensuring effective implementation and monitoring of training programs.

Functions / Key Results Expected

1. Planning and preparation

•  Develop a detailed train-the-trainer plan and budget for all the training to be conducted by the project team for the Facilitating Partners (FPs) for the duration of the project.
• Ensure that the complete training package and detailed training plan are reviewed and approved in a timely manner by the project management team and the World Bank task team.
• Coordinate with the thematic training specialists for each focus area and host the train-the-trainer sessions, including coordination with FPs on trainee attendance, accommodation, venue, training materials, food/catering, security, pre-and-post training assessment of trainees, FP certification, etc.

2. Material development

• Develop all training materials for the stated project components, in adherence to the Project legal documents and the Operations Manual and in close consultation with the thematic experts.
• Design tools and internal evaluations/surveys to assess the capacity building of CDCs or CRGs as a whole, CDC or CRGs office bearers/main representative, CDC/CRGs subcommittees/Subgroups, and women CDC or CRG members, as part of the project activities and in consultation with the thematic experts.

3. Training delivery and monitoring

• Work closely with the FPs to prepare and implement the downstream training and capacity building of communities, CDCs or CRGs, CDC or sub-committees/Subgroups, mosque committees in urban areas without CDCs, etc.
• Prepare and implement a monitoring plan for FP downstream capacity-building of CDCs, covering a small sample of FP training, by FP, region, province, topic, trainee category, etc., and report on the findings of the same.
• Support the management in compiling lessons-learned, best practices, challenges, success stories etc. in field implementation and in updating policy, procedural and training manuals as required.
• Travel to provinces, districts and communities, to see FP training to their staff and communities and make sure they are following the guidelines.

Skills

Building Materials, Capacity Building, Data Analysis, Project Coordination, Training Delivery, Budgeting

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

Required

• A first-level university degree (e.g. Bachelor) in Development Studies, Project Management, Sociology or other relevant discipline with 2 years of experience.

Desired

• Master's degree in a relevant field.

Experience Requirements

Required

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in managing organizational development or capacity building activities from the national to the community level is required.

Desired

• Experience working with the World Bank, UN agencies or other donor agencies, government ministries, and/or non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Language Requirements

Language             Proficiency Level          Requirement

 English                      Fluent                        Required

Please click on the below link for actual vacancy announcement to see the complete details and submission guideline as this is only an attempt for attracting female applicants for gender parity in organization. Please make sure you fill your profile/application properly with all relevant details in order to be considered for the next stage of recruitment/selection.

https://careers.unops.org/careersmarketplace/JobDetail/2550

https://careers.unops.org/careersmarketplace/JobDetail/2550