Consultant - Fellowship Training Program on Conventional Ammunition
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) seeks expert advice and programme design recommendations to establish a Fellowship Training Programme on Conventional Ammunition. This initiative aims to provide a sustainable, evidence-based foundation for programme delivery, aligning with the Global Framework for Through-Life Conventional Ammunition Management (GFA) and addressing regional capacity-building needs.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to provide expert advice, analytical outputs, and programme design recommendations for the establishment of a Fellowship Training Programme on Conventional Ammunition. The consultant will develop a framework, training architecture, learning materials, and stakeholder engagement strategy. This will ensure the programme aligns with the Global Framework for Through-Life Conventional Ammunition Management (GFA) and addresses the capacity-building priorities of participating States. The role involves providing strategic, technical, and methodological guidance for conceptualization and design, ensuring alignment with international norms and best practices. The ultimate goal is to create a robust and effective training programme that enhances conventional ammunition management globally.
Responsibilities
Serve as a subject matter expert, providing strategic, technical, and methodological guidance for the conceptualization and design of the Fellowship Training Programme on Conventional Ammunition, aligned with the Global Framework for Through-Life Conventional Ammunition Management (GFA). Conduct comprehensive mapping and assessment of existing training materials, identifying gaps and opportunities. Provide technical and methodological guidance for the programme framework, including online and in-person components, learning architecture, module structure, and objectives. Develop substantive content, training design, and educational approaches for training materials, ensuring alignment with GFA, UN SaferGuard, and international standards. Recommend region-specific training approaches and content for various global regions. Assess and recommend strategies for stakeholder and expert engagement, identifying relevant experts and institutions.
Work Experience
A minimum of 10 years of established expertise in conventional ammunition safety, security, and through-life management is required. Experience in designing, developing, and delivering capacity-building initiatives and training programmes on ammunition management is essential. Experience with international frameworks like GFA, UN SaferGuard, and IATG is necessary. Experience leading research, assessments, and field missions related to ammunition management is also required.
Skills
Expert analysis and recommendations; Strategic, technical, and methodological guidance; Training programme design and development; Conventional ammunition safety, security, and life-cycle management; Stakeholder engagement; Research and assessment; Drafting and communication; Familiarity with GFA, UN SaferGuard, IATG; Fluency in English.