Trainer – PM Certification (PRINCE2/MSP) (Corporate Retainer, multiple positions)

Application period 12-Feb-2025 to 26-Feb-2025

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.

Preparation and PlanningDeveloping tailored content and educational training materials as needed in coordination with IPMG. Reviewing and incorporating any updates to the PRINCE2 and MSP new editions into training content, if applicable. Training DeliveryConducting 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. Offering additional support to participants, including mentoring and guidance on study approaches and answering questions related to exam preparation. Feedback and ReportingProviding thorough feedback and completion progress to IPMG to evaluate and improve training delivery. Completing post-training reports to document identified key elements, improvement areas, assessing each sessions’ performance and outcomes.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Educational Requirement

Education

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

Required Experience

A minimum of five (5) years in a role including teaching or delivering training responsibilities is required.] 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. 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

Demonstrated experience in managing, running and delivering project/programme management training courses. Demonstrated experience in designing and developing project/programme management training agenda and materials. Experience as a project or programme manager.

Certifications

Hold a valid PRINCE2 (7th edition) Practitioner Certificate, and/or Hold a valid MSP (5th edition) Practitioner Certificate.

Language Skills

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is highly desirable.

Other

Please attach a cover letter highlighting the experience, knowledge and qualifications relevant for the position.

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