Management Masterclass SAR 6th Cohort

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Overview

The Management Masterclass Programme is a new initiative to strengthen personal leadership and managerial capacities of existing supervisors, as well as colleagues transitioning into supervisory positions.

The programme builds self-awareness, self-management, relationship & people management skills, and social awareness. 

Topics include:

• Key management behaviours with a focus on self-management and role modelling
• Effective communication and influencing skills
• A coaching and enabling management style
• Principles of project management
• Change management, and managing in times of uncertainty
• Managing relationships, including managing conflict

Target Audience

UNICEF staff at the P3/NO-C, P4/NO-D, and P5 levels on a permanent, fixed term or continuing contract working in a managerial function are eligible. (Applications from those who supervise two or more staff and consultants will be prioritized)

Programme Structure

The programme has been modified in light of the current COVID-19 situation to be comprised of six components:

1.  Pre-course assignment- Formal 360 Assessment by Talent Innovations
2. Virtual Orientation- 1 hr
3. 5 virtual 3-hour sessions
4. Mid-course activities with peers and supervisor to embed learning
5. 3 days in-person session
6. Post-course activities- peer coaching

The programme is designed to run over the course of 12 months – this includes time to practice and reflect on the new skills and tools participants will have acquired during the residential component. 

Programme Dates

Module 2 of the programme - Dates TBC

Enrolment

This programme is by invitation only.

Contact

For additional information, please send an email to ManagementMasterclass@unicef.org