International UNV – Learning & Development (UNICEF)

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Chief Human Resource or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV - Learning & Development will:

• Work in close collaboration with the Section Chiefs and the Human Resources Development Committee (HRDC), as well as other relevant stakeholders, prepare learning and development strategies/plans in line with UNICEF India Country Office’s key strategic priorities to meet current and evolving programmatic/operational needs;
• Build partnerships with academic institutions, UN agencies, external experts, NGOs, CSOs and private sector organizations to design and implement state-of-the-art learning and development programmes, including innovative approaches to learning and development; and share best practices on evolving trends on learning and development;
• Oversee the timely implementation, monitoring and reporting of global/regional learning/training activities included in ICO’s annual learning plan;
• Work closely with Section Chiefs, Chiefs of Field Offices and Learning Focal Points to ensure an effective coordination of learning/development investments, thus preventing gaps, overlaps, duplication of efforts, and ensure that expenditures are in line with approved budget;
• Oversee the evaluation of learning/training programmes to ensure compliance with desired quality standards; that they contribute to meeting desired outcomes, returns on investments, and that lessons learned/best practices are reflected in the development of new strategies and plans. Submit/present periodic learning and development programme reports to the HRDC;
• Provide expert advice/guidance and support to managers/ supervisors and individual staff members in determining appropriate resources/programmes to fill specific competency/skill gaps. This may include 360-degree assessments, tailored support, coaching support etc. within the limit of available resources/budget;
• In collaboration with Section Chiefs, and under the guidance of the Chief of HR, develop and implement capacity building initiatives supporting ICO’s internal succession plan. Compile and analyze data on high potential employees in support of ICO succession management plan;
• Work with the HR team on the selection of external technical resources, including experts (individual and institutional) to design and/or deliver specific learning/training programmes;
• Contribute to drafting (or draft as needed) internal guidance documents and/or standard operating procedures for the efficient, effective, consistent and fair administration of learning and development activities;
• Facilitate and/or coordinate the delivery of training/workshops/staff retreats, as appropriate, making the best use of evolving tools and technologies; and train others to deliver training as and when needed;
• Advise managers and staff members on the effective application of learning policies/guidelines, and the use of various learning pedagogies, methodologies and tools to achieve desired organizational/individual needs;
• Provide career support/counselling to staff members and/or, when appropriate, guide to/advise on available corporate resources available at Regional or Global levels.
• Compile, interpret and analyze data/reports to help inform decision making on learning and development strategies;
• Develop data collection systems to optimize the quality of metrics, analytics and report.
• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Master degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

An Advanced University Degree in human resource management, business administration, organizational development, social sciences, international relations, psychology or another related field is required;

Additional professional certification/training in the field of learning and development or related field is desirable

Required experience:

60 Months

Experience remark:

At least five (5) years of professional work experience in learning and development in a global/international organization is required;

Strong facilitation skills and track records in the design and implementation of learning and development strategies, including learning impact assessment is an asset;

Good understanding of how adults acquire and use knowledge, including individual and cultural differences in learning; and the ability to develop effective training/learning curricula for adult learners, especially for organizational development and behaviour change is an asset;

Experience in change management and in developing and sourcing learning programmes for Human Resources is an asset;

Knowledge of group and organizational psychology is an asset.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Human resources management and development

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Vision, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

The last date to receive applications is 4th November 2020.