Training & Knowledge Management Officer
Drive innovation in HR training and knowledge management at ICRC.
Overview
Drive innovation in HR training and knowledge management at ICRC.
You have:
- Oversees the formulation and deployment of global learning and knowledge strategies and priorities for HRSS.
- Defines, coordinates, and advises on strategies and programmes related to onboarding of new métiers staff, mentoring, career development, and learning paths.
- Designs, develops, updates, and delivers blended and digital training courses for HRSS.
- Develops and maintains training materials and learning resources in collaboration with internal trainers and learning specialists.
- Contributes to the evaluation and continuous improvement of training programmes.
- Takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development.
- Participate in projects related to HRSS.
Contract
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What we do
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.
Context
The GSS HR Shared Services (GSS HRSS) is a unit based in Global Hub – Manila, operating under the Support and Digital Transformation (SDT) of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
GSS HRSS provides a wide range of HR services to support ICRC’s operations in deploying its workforce to the field & headquarters and in accompanying their administrative journey in the organization. It is comprised of different services for employees under Swiss contract, such as Deployment, Rewards, Payroll, Personal & Profession Information (PPI) administration, Staff Health Support Services (SHSS), and Offboarding. GSS HRSS also extends its services to the entire workforce of the ICRC through iDevelop request processing, and to the employees under resident contracts for the administration of their International Retirement and Savings Plan (IRSP).
Purpose
The Business Transformation Team (BTT) of GSS HRSS drives innovation in business projects and solutions and effectively oversee new processes, improvements, and transformations.
Within the BTT, the Training & Knowledge Management Officer contributes to the development and implementation of a strengthened knowledge management and training capability for HRSS. They drive and implement learning and knowledge management program strategy to ensure the right people have the right skills and information at the right time to perform effectively and consistently.
Accountabilities & functional responsibilities
- Oversees the formulation and deployment of global learning and knowledge strategies and priorities for HRSS.
- Defines, coordinates, and advises on strategies and programmes related to onboarding of new métiers staff, mentoring, career development, and learning paths.
- Oversees, supports, evaluates, and recommends improvements to all activities and events related to training, development, and knowledge sharing.
- Designs, develops, updates, and delivers blended and digital training courses for HRSS.
- Ensures training content aligns with approved procedures and standards, in coordination with SMEs and BPOs.
- Develops and maintains training materials and learning resources in collaboration with internal trainers and learning specialists.
- Contributes to the evaluation and continuous improvement of training programmes.
Additional Duties
- Follows up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments
- Takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development
- Participate in projects
- If necessary and upon request, provide ad hoc administrative tasks for the unit or department
- Being proactive with continuous improvement propositions for the team’s management processes
Our values
- At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe an experience where you successfully implemented a training program? | This question assesses your practical experience in training implementation. | Provide clear examples of your role in the training program and its impact. |
| How do you define success in knowledge management within an organization? | The interviewer wants to understand your perspective on effective knowledge management. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you employ to ensure effective onboarding of new staff? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain how you ensure training content aligns with organizational standards? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to evaluate a training program and recommend changes. What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated on best practices in training and knowledge management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role does collaboration play in your approach to developing training materials? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle resistance from staff members regarding new training initiatives? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |