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• In view of the need to ensure adequate occupational health and safety (OHS) for staff members in using the Gymnasium within the workplace environment, it has become imperative to engage a Gymnasium Instructor & Fitness Trainer to coordinate activities within the UN House Gymnasium within the shortest time possible

Duties And Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the UN House Manager, the Gymnasium Instructor/Fitness Trainer will be responsible for the following functions and tasks:

Summary Of Key Functions

• Monitor exercising customers and provide fitness assessment and feedback.
• Provide personal training and prescribe workout programs for customers.
• Develop workout programs and health promotion programs according to safe industry practices.
• Assist customers in safe exercising and proper body alignment.
• Address customer complaints and questions promptly and professionally.
• Provide excellent customer services.
• Promptly report any safety hazards and unsafe practices in and around the Gymnasium.
• Maintain Gymnasium & physical fitness centre in a clean, safe and organized condition at all times.
• Ensure that fitness equipment and tools are maintained in safe and good working conditions.
• Instruct correct fitness methods and lifting techniques to minimize the chances of injury.
• Conduct fitness classes to meet the physical abilities and interest of customers.
• Adhere to operating procedures and regulations of fitness facility.
• Report to management in need of fitness equipment maintenance and repair works.
• Motivate customers to continue exercises and help make healthy choices.

Thematic Area Name Definition
Business Development Knowledge Facilitation

• Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share, particularly externally

Business Management
Communication

• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication ; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience
• Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels

Business Management
Customer Satisfaction/Client Management

• Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs .
• Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy .
• Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests .
• Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.

Business Management Operations Management

• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the Organization 's business processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner.
• Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms

Business Direction & Strategy Effective Decision Making

• Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and resources

Business Direction & Strategy
Negotiation and Influence

• Ability to reach an understanding, persuade others, resolve points of difference, gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue, negotiates mutually acceptable solutions through compromise and creates 'win-win' situations

Business Development
Integration within the UN

• Ability to identity, and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system , and engage in joint work;
• Knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations

Education
Required Skills and Experience

• University degree in Physical Education Training or Physiotherapy or other related professions.
• Ce rtification or country-specific license authorizing the incumbent to deliver Physiotherapy or Physical Fitness Training and/or services

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year relevant professional experience in Physical Education Training or Physiotherapy or other related professions; Familiarity with the United Nations is desirable; previous working experience with the UN System in Nigeria is an advantage.
• Modelling the UN values and ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
• Excellent analytical and organizational

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• Under the direct guidance and supervision of the SOC/Supervisor (SOC/S) and overall supervision of the respective FSCO, the SOC Assistant is assuring continuous and effective functioning  of Security Communications System (SCS) and other operational communications related tasks to the implementation of safety and security for UN personnel within respective Area of Responsibility (AOR). 
• The SOC Assistant is required to provide timely and accurate technical advice to SOC/S, keeping the designated Security Area Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO) informed. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the undisrupted functioning of SCS within AOR.
• Ensure that the Area SOC keeps a 24/7 watch to collect all available info in their AOR and send it to the FSCO and the Senior SOC/S through the Country SOC. 
• Monitors the security situation within AOR;
• Monitor/track/report UN movement and activities within given AOR.
• Maintain and update the Daily Staff List for respective AOR. 
• Serve in the shift duty and operates SCS equipment installed in SOC.
• Maintain the availability of HF, UHF and/or VHF radio communication means for extreme emergencies.
• Provide technical communications support to SOC/S;
• Provide technical support to the maintenance, and repair of communications equipment.
• Advise SOC/S of practical means to enhance communication capability.
• Draft and disseminate the Security Information Threat (STIs) notices, alerts, warnings, advisories, and updates. 
• Draft and disseminate Daily Media Monitoring Reports;

Any other task directed by designated FSCO and SOC/S.

Impact of Results

• The key results have an impact on the accurate and timely implementation of the overall UN security program within given AOR through the functioning, effective, and efficient communications of information and instructions, particularly during emergency conditions.  The functions and associated key results ensure UN policy compliance and practical capabilities throughout the AOR. 

Competencies

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Respect for diversity
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Client orientation
• Creativity
• Technological Awareness
• Commitment to continuous learning

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• High school certificate.
• Recognized certification in radio communication is desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in practical communications implementation, preferably in the military or police context, or related field of work. 
• Prior experience with the UN system or international NGOs is an advantage.