Capacity Building Senior Associate (Training and Procedures)

Background Information - Project Specific

UNOPS is providing operational support to UNAMI in Iraq to facilitate electoral preparations and processes, with the primary objective of strengthening democratic institutions in Iraq through the promotion of regional parliamentary elections. The project aims to enhance the credibility and transparency of the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) and promote inclusion and participation in electoral processes by national legal and policy frameworks. The project aligns with the Sustainable Development Goal 16 and the Iraq Vision 2030 plan. UNOPS will conduct an assessment of the capacity of relevant entities who will organize the upcoming elections and provide training needs, provide technical assistance, carry out a UN communication campaign, support national observation, and conduct post-election activities including a lessons learned workshop. 

UNOPS will recruit a team consisting of local and international staff to provide the requested assistance in the areas of support identified by UNAMI. 

The position is located in the Office of Electoral Assistance in the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), with a duty station in Erbil. The Capacity Building Senior Associate (Training and Procedures) serves as a member of the UN integrated electoral assistance team, performing an advisory role to national counterparts in the area of training and procedure development. The Capacity Building Senior Associate (Training and Procedures) reports to the Training and Procedures Adviser.

 Education

• A minimum of a high school diploma is required.

• A first-level university degree, in Political Science, International Relations, Law, Public Administration, or a related field is desired.

Work Experience 

• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in training, capacity building, and other related areas is required. 

• Experience in supervising, implementing, supporting or advising on electoral training processes is required.

• Experience working with the UN, a UN agency or an international organization on electoral issues is desired.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive within a complex multicultural and multinational environment strongly preferred; knowledge of UN rules, regulations, policies and procedures an asset

Language Requirements

• Fluency in spoken and written in any language of the duty station is required.

Contract type: LICA 
Contract level: LICA 7
Contract duration: Short-Term ICA (2 months only)

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• This position is for 2 months only.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.