Job Description

Job Title : CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (Code- 9099)


Experience: - Years

Job Description / Responsibilities:

1. PURPOSE

To develop suitable curriculum consistent to the requirement of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary 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 development of curriculum subjects and programs are consistently written complying 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 and Chief Superintendent, Director Training and Development Directorate for the effective implementation of the functions of the Curriculum Development programs, liaising with other Training Institutions both internal and abroad to ensure the level of curriculum development activities meets required standards. Liaise with branch and Units heads to ensure performance at all levels of the organizations comply with expected standards, liaise with senior officers at the RPNGC 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 development of Curriculum to improve performance of the Curriculum Development Unit.
  • Ensure proper documentation and control of the Curriculum Development programs at the RPNGC National Centre of Excellence ensuring that all Curriculum Development programs are retained at high levels and the performance of the organization is of an excellence level.
  • Maintain quality checks of all curriculum development programs ensuring that they meet expected criteria and quality standards.
  • Responsible for monitoring and reporting on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Constabulary Curriculum development initiatives.
  • Provide progressive reports for the purpose of updating the Chief Superintendent, Director Training and Development through the Manager, Curriculum Development Unit for purpose of providing annual reports to the Assistant Commissioner of Police Training, RPNGC National Centre of Excellence.

4. MAJOR DUTIES

  • Provide written curriculum development program for discussion with relevant agencies and officers in the Curriculum Development Unit to ensure effective and efficient Curriculum Development programs are available and for purpose of consistency.
  • Assist the management with supervision and control of the operational activities and oversee the process of curriculum development closely liaising with other branch and units heads.
  • Conduct monitoring of curriculum development process to ensure effective curriculum development programs are in place and recommend improvement strategies to maintain the Police Force Disciplinary culture.
  • Make recommendations to course managers on improvement strategies, assist with the design of the curriculum development programs, monitor performance of curriculum development staff and recommend for further training
  • Participate in conducting training to improve skills, participate in conference and undertake development activities to improve performance and recommend required alternations to improve the examination process.
  • Where necessary, represent the Manager, Curriculum Development and Chief Superintendent, Director Training and Development in meetings and conferences with representative from Training Institutions in the country and abroad. Provide advice and information to the ACP Training, RPNGC National Centre of Excellence.

5. NATURE AND SCOPE

This position ensures effectiveness and efficiency of quality Curriculum Development programs for 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 Branch and Chief Superintendent, Director Training and Development and liaise directly with the RPNGC National Centre of Excellence Directorates and 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 Curriculum 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 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 Curriculum Development Matters.

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

  • A trained constable possessing all qualifications required by the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary. Possess an appropriate Degree or Diploma in Public Management from a recognized University or 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.
  • 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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