Calling Application to CDT Officer – UCLG ASPAC


Position                               : Capacity
Development and Training Officer

Duration                              : 2 (two) years
Supervisor                          : Capacity Development
and Training Manager

 

 
Background

United
Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) is the
biggest regional section of the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) in which its Secretariat is
based in Jakarta, Indonesia. UCLG is a worldwide association of local
governments and the officially recognized voice of local governments by
the United Nations. UCLG ASPAC has linkages to more than 7,000 local governments. It represents well over 3.76 billion people – more
than half of the world population – and incorporates economically fast developing countries such as China,
India, and Indonesia.
 UCLG
ASPAC is the key knowledge management hub on local government issues in the
Asia-Pacific region. It promotes democratic local government, supports cooperation between cities, local governments and their associations, and
facilitates programmes, network and partnerships to develop the capacity of
local governments and the associations. Moreover, UCLG ASPAC represents local
governments politically within the international community, and with the United Nations and its agencies. It
also promotes inclusive societies which safeguard equality, social and economic justice, and
sustainable community development. UCLG ASPAC is engaged in all relevant
thematic fields for nurturing sustainable development comprising local
economic development, climate change,
disaster resiliency, culture, strategic planning, decentralization, local
finance, gender equality, women leadership and empowerment as
well as good governance.
 The Capacity Development and
Training Officer or CDT Officer will be hired for 2 (two) years period with
possibility of extension, based on performance, and will be placed at UCLG
ASPAC Secretariat Office in Jakarta. The Post is to support the Capacity
Development and Training Division and expected to contribute ideas to Programme
Division.
  Objective and goal:

  1. To provide assistance in developing and
    designing the strategies and technical issues concerning capacity
    development.
  2. To provide support in designing the training
    and capacity development plan.
  3. To provide assistance in drafting and
    consolidating the specific requirement of proposal related to capacity
    development and training.
  4. To provide support in identifying capacity
    development needs and opportunities.
  5. To be taking part on developing and producing
    the capacity development activities in website, publications, and social
    media.

 Scope of Work/Key DutiesUnder this
Scope of Work, the CDT Officer will carry out the following key
activities:
1.      
Support the design of the strategies and technical
issues concerning capacity development and organizational strengthening.
2.      
Support the design of the organizational

development capacity building plan, including training and curriculum
development.
3.      
Support the design of strategies to promote
knowledge development to facilitate policy formulation.
4.      
Support the design of the training and capacity
development activities for UCLG ASPAC and implementing partner.
5.      
Provide assistance in developing, maintaining and
updating the data base for capacity development and training, including members’
participation, resource persons/expertise and network.
6.      
Provide assistance on the preparation and
conducting a regular training programme and prepare necessary documents and
reports.
7.      
Provide assistance in monitoring and evaluating the
training and capacity development programmes
8.      
Provide assistance in supporting research and
proposal’s development related to capacity development and donors’ availability.
9.      
Provide assistance for members to participate in

UCLG ASPAC activities, including the disseminating information regarding
workshops, conferences, seminars and training agendas of partners to members.
10.  
Represents the Secretariat at meetings,
functions and events as requested by the Secretary General and/or Capacity and
Development Manager.
11.  
Take part in in conducting mapping of the
programmes and training agenda carried out by Donor Agencies in which the
topics are related to UCLG ASPAC thematic areas and needs of members.
12.  
Have close coordination with the Media and

Communication Division in advertising and promoting capacity building and
training programmes of UCLG ASPAC and key partners.
13.  
Have close coordination with the Strategic Services
Division and the Members Service Division in evaluating members’ needs
assessment.
14.  
Support the Secretary General and CDT Division in
UCLG ASPAC Meetings including having close coordination with other Divisions in
preparing the UCLG ASPAC Meetings.
15.  
Perform any other duties as required from
time-to-time as assigned by the Secretary General and/or CDT Manager.
 Special Requirements of the Assignment                                                                                                                            ·        
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in development
studies, social sciences and/or related fields.
·        
Minimum 5 (five) years of professional
experience in capacity development and working in a similar position in an NGO and/or an
International Organization.
·        
Demonstrated
experience working with local governments, multi-donor agency and/or
development partner.
·        
Advanced computer
skills, particularly MS Office.
·        
Excellent communication
and writing skills (English).
·        
Highly developed
communication skills, including ability to draft/edit texts and to articulate
ideas in clear, concise style to a variety of audiences, as well as

facilitation skills.·        
Experience in
working in an international environment, respecting different cultures and
nationalities.
·        
Honest, trustworthy and demonstrate sound work
ethics.
·        
Ability to quickly establish professional
rapport with colleagues and other persons
·        
Ability to work
under pressure and to meet deadlines required.
·        
Effective written
communication skills.
·        
Effective verbal,
presentation and listening communication skills 
·        
Positive work ethic with
a willingness to learn.
·        
Considerable
domestic and international travel may be required.
 Deliverables1.      
Database of mapping
on training programs and donors working on capacity development of local
governments.
2.      
Database of
members’ engagement/participation in capacity building and training programs;
and the pool of resource persons.
3.      
Number of training
designed and implemented.
4.      
Short, medium and
long terms plans and strategies of capacity development and training.
5.      
Reports,
publications related to capacity development and training.
 Indicators1.      
Updated database on
potential donors and pool of resource persons or trainers.
2.      
Number of training
carried out:  trainees, trainers, best
practices compilation, reports and publications.
3.      
Plan and strategies
on  capacity development
  Supporting
Team

The post will be supervised by the Capacity
and Development Manager.
Date lineplease submit your application letter and CV to : [email protected] with Subject : CDT Officer – Your name before June 2nd 2017

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