Training Assistant

vor 2 Wochen

Genf, Genf, Schweiz UNITAR Vollzeit
Duration of the contract

  • 12 months
  • 14 January 202 Organizational Unit
  • United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) Programme Unit
  • Remuneration


 CHF 4,73
  • CHF 6,193
  • Background:


UNOSAT has over 15 years of practical experience in the design, development and delivery of tailor-made geospatial services and learning solutions for UN agencies, funds and programmes, as well as Member States, other international organizations and academia.

By leveraging science and innovative technologies, National Governments will have better tools and solutions to inform policies, planning and decision making.

It is very important to develop technical capacities through tailored learning solutions and to establish robust and predictable mechanisms to access datasets and open data platforms.

Capacity development and training are therefore essential activity pillars of UNOSAT with the overall goal to promote evidence-based decision making for peace, security and resilience.


The incumbent will assist and support the implementation of UNOSAT's funded projects with particular focus on the implementation of training & capacity development programmes for improved Disaster Risk Reduction and to build climate resilience in project target countries.


  • Responsibilities:
Within the delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of the Senior Specialist in charge of Disaster Risk Management and Climate Resilience Section at UNOSAT, the incumbent shall perform the following tasks:

  • Support the design of innovative learning solutions, new process design methodologies as well as the implementation of tailor-made capacity development activities targeting the needs of UNOSAT's beneficiaries.
  • Support the implementation of stakeholder coordination activities by providing required support to national / regional stakeholders and relevant project partners for the implementation of DRR related project activities.
  • Undertake training needs assessments to inform the design of tailored learning solutions in coordination with the project teams.
  • Contribute to the preparation of training material and support the delivery of capacity development activities such as online, facetoface and blended courses, webinars, workshops and awareness raising events.
  • Provide required technical backstopping targeting project stakeholders and beneficiaries from national governments to leverage the use of Geospatial Information Technology solutions and facilitate data & information sharing.
  • Assist in the drafting project proposals, technical reports, articles/publications and project deliverables including the provision of substantive inputs to communication and outreach material.
  • Ensure wide dissemination and visibility of project achievements by participating to national, regional, and international fora.
  • Liaise with UN agencies, INGOs, donors, project partners, regional and national stakeholders by attending calls, meetings, workshops, and relevant regional and national forums as requested.
  • Undertake missions in support of training and capacity development activities as required.
  • Perform any other duties/tasks as required.
  • Measurable Outputs/Deliverables/Schedule of Deliverables:
  • Efficient daytoday support to the implementation of DRR/M related capacity development projects.
  • Timely preparation and submission of training material, technical reports, workplans, project deliverable documents, training evaluation reports, including required inputs to enews and communication material.
  • Successful delivery of training, workshops and awareness raising events (online or face to face delivery mode) including technical backstopping activities targeting national/regional stakeholders.
  • Timely provision of required inputs for concept notes, project proposals, technical reports, guidelines, publications and peerreviewed articles.
  • Technical meetings and calls with colleagues, national/regional stakeholders and project partners are regularly held.
  • Performance Indicators for Evaluation of Results:
  • All project related tasks and training activities are successfully implemented / delivered according to project work plans and UNOSAT quality standards.
  • Material and handouts for training courses, awareness raising events, workshops and webinars are prepared at least 10 working days prior to event/course delivery;
  • All required project reporting documents and deliverables are properly formatted, proofread and timely submitted according to set deadlines.
  • National and regional stakeholder networks are established and maintained. Stakeholdercontact lists are regularly updated, and all project related events are efficiently planned and well organized in advance.
  • Most relevant available geospatial data for training courses and technical backstopping activities are collected and properly stored/organized.
  • High quality inputs to all tasks/activities outlined.
  • Ability to complete tasks independently.
  • Demonstrated competence to

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