Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The role of the Talent Learning and Development Officer is to enable learning and development opportunities within UNHCR. In doing so the incumbent contributes towards building a positive UNHCR learning culture and meeting strategic workforce needs.
The incumbent leads the design, development and delivery of agile learning and development solutions, especially self-study materials and resources that can be used in the flow of work, as well as peer-to-peer activities such as mentoring and coaching.
The incumbent works with various entities across UNHCR including the GLDC, Bureaux, Divisions and HQ entities as well as external entities.
The incumbent normally reports to a P4 who will be responsible for learning and development.
The job may have direct supervisory responsibility.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
Duties
- Support the coordination with Bureaux and Divisional functional colleagues in the design and delivery of internal and external learning and development activities and resources that supports workforce planning, and positive career experiences and performance management
- Analyse functional present and future talent challenges and trends, and the and lead the development of appropriate learning and development solutions
- Contribute to functional learning and development strategies and work plans
- Manage the financial administration of activities under the area of responsibility
- Prepare requests for proposals for goods and services (inc consultancy) and maintain efficient administrative control mechanisms to ensure compliance with UNHCR financial, administrative, and staff rules and regulations.
- Support and monitor staff, affiliates and external providers/partners in order to maintain quality and relevance of activities, content and materials.
- Assist in reporting duties as well as follow-up on coordination and promotion of activities, the preparation of regular and ad hoc reports, and compilation of data as required.
- Supervise staff / consultants / interns as required and applicable
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P3/NOC – 6 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 5 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 4 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree
Field(s) of Education
Administration; Adult Education; Business Administration;
Communication; Project Management; Human Resources;
Human Rights; Information Management; International Development;
International Law; Journalism; Logistics;
Management; Organizational Development; Social Work;
Political Science or other relevant field.
(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Certificates and/or Licenses
HCR Facilitation of Lrng Prg
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Knowledge and experience in engagement, change management, people development, talent development for at least 6 years. Knowledge and practical experience in a professional capacity in a Human Resources in two or more of the following areas: (succession planning, organizational development, talent and performance management, recruitment and engagement).
Desirable
Knowledge of UN/UNHCR field operational realities, especially in hardship duty stations. Field experience with UNHCR and/or with other humanitarian organizations. In-depth knowledge of the UN Staff Rules and Regulations, staffing and overall organisational structure in the UN system. High degree of organizational and cultural awareness, sensibility and the highest level of discretion, tact and confidentiality. Demonstrated interest in talent development and training.
How to apply
For a full job description and to apply, interested candidates are requested to visit the UNHCR career page at www.unhcr.org/careers – click on the Vacancies tab and enter job ID 35246, 35247, 35248 or 35249.
The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other fees).
Please note that the closing date for vacancies advertised in the March 2022 Compendium is Thursday 21 April 2022 (midnight Geneva time).