Training Officer – Police, Harare

Role Overview

• Closely liaise with the Senior Officer Operations and Training on relevant research based on the Centre training needs to facilitate training delivery that is responsive and in line with current trends in Peacekeeping/ PSO training. Assist the Senior Officer Operations and Training to identify training needs and capacity gaps of the Police component which can feed into curriculum development. Assist the Senior Officer Operations and Training in the planning, implementation, management and coordination of all training activities at the Centre or within Member States. Support the Senior Officer Operations and Training to identify and engage suitable facilitators with relevant competencies and experience for training of the Police component. Oversee training delivery and quality assurance for the various courses within the Police component. Evaluate the performance of learners and contracted facilitators and use the knowledge to build a roster of alumni and competent facilitators for various training within the component.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or 3 year Diploma in a field related to peace and security (i.e. Political science, Diplomacy, Defence and security studies, Conflict resolution, Strategic studies, Police Studies) with a minimum of 15 years’ experience, out of which must have participated in a minimum of 02 UN/AU field peacekeeping/ PSO missions. A Master’s degree or regular participation in SADC PSO Exercises will be an added advantage.
• Must have served at Middle management level or above, handling issues of peace and security covering the SADC region or UN and AU.
• Must be the rank of Police Lieutenant Colonel for those using ranks similar to the military or Assistant Commissioner of Police.
• Must have undergone a Grade 2 Command and staff training and awarded the symbol ‘psc’ on completion or completed an equivalent senior Police Officers’ course of not less than 1 year.
• Must have a training background i.e. coordinating seminar or workshop level training in the Police. Previous experience as a Lecturer or instructor at a Police school or peace training centre will be an advantage.
• Fluency in any one of the SADC working languages (English, French and Portuguese) is a must. Knowledge of any other is an advantage.
• Must be computer literate
• Proficiency in word processing, presentation and graphics packages is a must. Knowledge of the operation of other ICT equipment id advantageous.
• Must have a valid International or SADC driver’s licence.