TRAINING ASSISTANT

Kabul

  • Organization: UNAMA - United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
  • Location: Kabul
  • Grade: Administrative support - GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Education, Learning and Training
  • Closing Date: 2025-10-27

Org. Setting and Reporting

The position is located within the Security Training Unit of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), based in Kabul. The incumbent reports directly to the Chief of the Security Training Unit on all matters related to security training, learning, and capacity-building activities. In this capacity, the incumbent contributes to the design, development, coordination, and delivery of training and staff development programmes that respond to both the current and evolving needs of the Mission. He/she also supports the exchange of best practices, and the monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement of training programmes to enhance the effectiveness of the Mission’s overall security preparedness and professional development framework.

Responsibilities

Contributes to the development, delivery and evaluation of training and staff development programmes for field mission staff. Thes programmes encompass a range of activities including inter alia, technical and substantive training, safety and security, induction training, leadership and management, communication skills and planning. Supports the designing of specific training programmes to meet unique mission operational requirements and staff development needs as well as systems or methods to disseminate information to mission staff on training and development opportunities. •Delivers Microsoft applications training, in particular Excel, Word and Power Point Trainings at all levels (Basic, Intermediate and Advance). •Co-coordinates and organizes specialized training programmes with the various functional and substantive areas that meet cross-cutting training needs such as HIV/AIDS awareness, Gender, etc., as applicable. •Provides administrative and logistical support to the planning and delivery of a variety of training and learning activities for staff and managers at mission level. •Reviews and processes enrolment of staff in training and learning initiatives through learning management systems and/or automated applications. •Advises staff members on the availability of learning activities and procedures at mission level. •Collects, collates and maintains statistical data on training activities particularly through automated systems and applications. •Undertakes research on arrange of training related issues and assists in the monitoring of training and preparation of notes/reports. •Support security training activities: •Contribute to the development and implementation of the mission’s annual training calendar, ensuring timely delivery of core security training programmes. •Assist the Supervisor of the Security Training Unit in updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training guidelines. •Support the conduct and facilitation of critical UNDSS-mandated training courses, including ETB, SSAFE, IFAK, and Field Security Assistant (FSA) trainings. •Participate in the development and review of new training modules within the Security Training Unit. •Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor of Security Training, Chief Security Officer (CSO), or Principal Security Adviser (PSA). • Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making. • Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.

Competencies

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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

With high school certificate, a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of design, delivery and evaluation of training courses or related areas such as assessing training needs and planning training program is required. With relevant first level university degree or higher a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of design, delivery and evaluation of training courses or related areas such as assessing training needs and planning training program is required. Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is desirable. Background as a medical officer with the ability to deliver safety and security training modules is desirable. Completion of the UNDSS SSAFE TDC Course is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Either Dari

or

Pashto is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult

https://languages.un.org

for details).

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Required Languages

Language

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

English

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

Desirable Languages

Language

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

Dari

UN Level I

UN Level I

UN Level I

UN Level I

Pashto

UN Level I

UN Level I

UN Level I

UN Level I

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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