Job Description

Job Title : OFFICER IN CHARGE - VALIDATION UNIT (Code- 8686)

Experience: - Years

Job Description / Responsibilities:

1. PURPOSE

To manage, direct, control and supervise the administration and operation of the Validation Section RPNGC National Centre of Excellence that will now deliver high quality training and development for the Police Force personnel in the country. The position is responsible for ensuring that the management of the Validation programs within the RPNGC Centre of Excellence, the Regional and Provincial Training Centers comply with upgraded training programs according to standards of excellence as part of the reform initiatives for the Papua New Guinea Constabulary in the country and the South Pacific countries.

2. DIMENSIONS

Financial: Nil

Staff: Nil

Others: Directly responsible to the position of the Manager, Curriculum Development for the effective implementation of the functions of the Validation Unit activities, liaising with other Training Institutions both internal and abroad to ensure the level of validation meets required standards. Liaise with branch and Units heads to ensure performance at all levels of the organizations comply with expected standards to meet targeted objectives. Liaise with senior officers at the Royal Police Constabulary Headquarters and at the Regional and Provincial Police Stations as and when required. Liaise with International Donor Organizations for assistance if need be.

3. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Validation Unit.
Ensure proper management and control of the Validation activities at the RPNGC National Centre of Excellence ensuring all Validation programs are delivered at high levels and the performance of the organization is of an excellence level.
Maintain quality checks of all validation programs ensuring they meet expected criteria and quality standards.
Responsible for monitoring and reporting on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Constabulary Training courses through the validation process and procedures.
Provide regular progressive reports to update the Chief Superintendent, Director Training Development for purpose of providing annual reports to the ACP Training RPNGC National Centre of Excellence.

4. MAJOR DUTIES

Provide leadership and guidance to ensure effective and efficient Validation programs are managed and controlled for purpose of consistency.
Manage, supervise and control the operational activities and oversee the process of validation, closely liaising with other branch.
Conduct monitoring of validation process to ensure effective validation of courses within the RPNGC National Centre of Excellence, Regional and the Provincial Training
Conduct regular monitoring and inspections of the branch activities and recommend improvement strategies to maintain the Police Force Disciplinary culture in the Police Force.
Make recommendations to Manager, Curriculum Development and other course managers on improvement strategies.
Liaise with course management staff on validation of training and ensure internal validation takes place on newly design courses.
Be responsible for monitoring the performance of the validation staff, recommend training for improved performance.
Participate in conducting training to improve staff skills, participate in conferences and undertake development activities to improve performance.
Make recommendations to the Manager Curriculum Development on required alternations to validation process.
Conduct research into recent development in training systems and methodologies and disseminate the relevant information on it to Validation Officers and training staff.
Where necessary, represent the Manager Curriculum Development in meetings and conferences with representative from Training Institutions in the country and abroad. Provide advice and information to the ACP Training through the Manager Curriculum Development.
Coordinate the activities of the Validation Unit staff to ensure the Unit is achieving its objectives.
Liaise with the Chief Superintendent, Director Training and Superintendent, Manager Recruit School of the RPNGC National Centre of Excellence to ensure validation of courses meets students learning and standard criteria.

5. NATURE AND SCOPE

This position ensures effectiveness and efficiency of quality Evaluation and Examination development programs to all police personnel and administrative support staff throughout the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary Institutions in the country.

5.1 WORKING RELATIONSHIP

(a) Internal

Report directly to the Manager, Curriculum Development of the RPNGC National Centre of Excellence and liaise directly with the Bomana Centre of Excellence heads of various Branch and Units. Liaise with members of the Force at the Headquarter and at Regional and Provincial Police Stations.

(b) External

Effectively liaise with service providers and suppliers to ensure quality Evaluation and Examination development standards are complied with. Seek support from Donor Training Agencies within the country and abroad to ensure curriculum development programs are relatively maintained.

5.2 WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires an excellent public relation and management skills to provide curriculum development advice on Curriculum Development procedures at the professional level and to promote the image of the RPNGC National Centre of Excellence at the National, Provincial and Local-Level Governments Policing Institutions throughout the country.

6. CONSTRAINTS FRAMEWORK AND BOUNDARIES

This position is guided by the Governments Rules and Procedures in all its activities

6.1 Rules/procedures

The Police Act; the Constabulary Standing Orders; the Public Service (Management) Act; the Public Finance (Management) Act; and PNG Government General Orders (2012), Public Service Code of Conduct and Ethics. Labour and Employment Act, Royal PNG Constabulary Corporate Plan, the Papua New Guinea Constitution, the Provincial Government Administration Act of 1997 and Local – Level Government Act of 1997, , the Training Advisory Board, the Training and the Curriculum Boards.

6.2 Decisions

The job holder has no authority to make decisions without consulting the Manager Curriculum Development.

6.3 Recommendations

The job holder is to provide recommendations to the Manager Curriculum Development on Matters relating to Validation.

7. CHALLENGES

Achieving the organization stated Vision, Mission, Goal using Key Results Area Indicators, Strategies and Key Performance Indicators and set of stated Objectives to achieve the Vision “A Professional and Trusted Community Oriented Police Service driven by a Vibrant fully trained and qualified Police Force.

8. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

(a) Qualifications

Possess an appropriate Degree in Public Management from a recognized University or a Diploma in Public Administration from a recognized Training Institution. An additional Certificate from PNGHRI on management and human resource or relevant qualification as maybe accepted by the Commissioner, Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary and Secretary, Department of Personnel Management.

(b) Knowledge

Good level of knowledge of Training Institutions operation and management/ maintenance procedures.
Good and acceptable knowledge of the issues affecting the management of a high-quality Training Institution of an Excellence nature.
Familiar with Public Service General Orders, Public Finance Management Act and Regulations, the PNG Constitution
Excellent knowledge about rules and regulations in the Police Force

(c) Skills

Excellent skills in management and supervision to oversee a complex organization
High level verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to maintain effective relationship with internal and external clients involve in training.

(d) Work Experience

At least five (5) years or more work experience in Disciplinary Training Institution within the public or private sector context.

Educational Qualification:

Job Type:

Full Time

Working Hours:

hours weekly

Language Requirements:

English

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