Trainer - PM Certification (PRINCE2/MSP) (Corporate Retainer, multiple positions) , Multiple positions
Remote | Home Based - May require travel
- Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
- Location: Remote | Home Based - May require travel
- Grade: Mid level - IICA-2, International Individual Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Education, Learning and Training
- Documentation and Information Management
- Public, Private Partnership
- Closing Date: 2025-02-26
Functional Responsibilities
The Trainers (PM Certification (PRINCE2/MSP) will be subject matter experts primarily responsible for delivering high-quality training sessions for PRINCE2 and/or MSP certification, tailored to the needs of UNOPS personnel and external partners, and based on the Official Training Materials. In addition, the Trainers (PM Certification (PRINCE2/MSP) are expected to collaborate with IPMG to develop, improve and adapt training materials, incorporate participant feedback and best practices in UNOPS work contexts.
1. Preparation and Planning
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Developing tailored content and educational training materials as needed in coordination with IPMG.
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Reviewing and incorporating any updates to the PRINCE2 and MSP new editions into training content, if applicable.
2. Training Delivery
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Conducting engaging face-to-face or online PRINCE2 and/or MSP training sessions in line with PeopleCert standards, ensuring all participants are well-prepared for certification exams, with a minimum of 80% pass rate per cohort as an expectation.
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Offering additional support to participants, including mentoring and guidance on study approaches and answering questions related to exam preparation.
3. Feedback and Reporting
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Providing thorough feedback and completion progress to IPMG to evaluate and improve training delivery.
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Completing post-training reports to document identified key elements, improvement areas, assessing each sessions’ performance and outcomes.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
- An advanced university degree (master's or equivalent), preferably in Project Management, Business Management, Development Studies, International Relations, Education or Social Sciences is required.
- A first-level University degree or bachelor's or equivalent with seven (7) years of experience may be accepted in lieu of master's degree requirement
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A minimum of five (5) years in a role including teaching or delivering training responsibilities is required.]
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A minimum of three (3) years (or more depending on academic credentials) of practical experience in project management / programme management is required and may be included in the above experience.
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A minimum of ten (10) days of experience delivering classroom-based training in Prince2 or MSP is required and may be included in any of the above experience.
Desired experience
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Demonstrated experience in managing, running and delivering project/programme management training courses.
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Demonstrated experience in designing and developing project/programme management training agenda and materials.
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Experience as a project or programme manager.
Certifications
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Hold a valid PRINCE2 (7th edition) Practitioner Certificate, and/or
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Hold a valid MSP (5th edition) Practitioner Certificate.
Language Skills
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Fluency in English is required.
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Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is highly desirable.
Other
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Please attach a cover letter highlighting the experience, knowledge and qualifications relevant for the position.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.