Re-advertisement: Learning and Development Specialist, P-4, #86094, Human Resources Centre, UNICEF Supply Division, Copenhagen

As part of Supply Division’s strategic initiatives to strengthen the professional capacity of UNICEF Supply and Logistics staff globally, and UNICEF’s initiatives to support capacity development of Government counterparts and partners in supply chain management, the Learning and Development Specialist will ensure assessment of needs for learning initiatives, design, develop and ensure delivery of appropriate learning experiences to UNICEF staff and counterpart, contributing to overall strengthening of UNICEF and partner’s supply chains for children.

Learning and Development Specialist, P-4, #86094, Human Resources Centre, UNICEF Supply Division, Copenhagen

Purpose of the job:

As part of Supply Division’s strategic initiatives to strengthen the professional capacity of UNICEF Supply and Logistics staff globally, and UNICEF’s initiatives to support capacity development of Government counterparts and partners in supply chain management, the Learning and Development Specialist  will ensure assessment of needs for learning initiatives, design, develop and ensure delivery of appropriate learning experiences to UNICEF staff and counterpart, contributing to overall strengthening of UNICEF and partner’s supply chains for children.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities: 

Strategic learning management

• Develop and implement a learning strategy for supply and logistics technical skills, in close collaboration with staff responsible for capacity development, Subject Matter Experts on Supply Chain Management and other stakeholders. Ensure establishment and use of partnerships with other organisations and institutions when relevant.
• Ensure sustainability and effectiveness in the delivery of identified learning programmes, through selection of tools and partners, and the formalization of processes.
• Ensure regular learning needs assessments and/or skills gap analysis and propose an integrated and comprehensive set of solutions to address the needs of internal audiences (UNICEF staff) and external audiences (partners and counterparts).
• Develop and implement a Supply Chain accreditation programme and a Supply & Logistics technical skills framework.
• Establish a strategy for provision of learning programmes to cover identified needs. Create an annual Learning Plan focused on Supply Chain management using complementary solutions including but not limited to face-to-face traditional training, workshops, case studies, blended and modular learning solutions, e-learning, webinars, etc.
• Actively encourage the development of a learning culture and the creation of environments that enable learning.
• Promote learning which supports collaborative forms of learning and knowledge exchange related to Supply Chain management using social learning technologies.
• Remain informed of the latest developments in technology enhanced learning, learning design practices and community of practice management. Propose innovative solutions when and where suitable.
• Ensures ongoing support to managers and staff in the design and roll-out of relevant people management strategies

Learning design coordination

• Work closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Regional Supply Advisors and Regional Chiefs of Operations to define learning goals and content and to manage the implementation of activities in Supply Division and in field offices.
• Develop learning content/instructional material and events in close cooperation with SMEs, keeping in mind the diversity of learners and groups of learners. Adapt learning material into different versions for different target groups.
• Ability to consider a diversity of technological and learning design solutions based on needs and constraints.
• Manage outsourcing and contracting of learning services from external sources including contract management, when relevant.

• Facilitate a diverse range of activities such as high level government visits, exchange forums,

   

Programmes management

• Supervise the effective delivery of learning programmes, together with the Learning & Development Specialist (P3) and team’s assistants.
• Monitor content relevance and schedule updates / revisions as appropriate, plus communicate on an ongoing basis internally within Supply Division and externally to the whole Supply Community.
• Manage and maintain overview of UNICEF Supply Chain learning curriculum, including overall responsibility of Supply Chain content in UNICEF Learning Management System (LMS).
• Maintain the Learning database and dashboard (excel and PowerBI systems) and report on Learning activities with different formats, including Learning KPIs, as requested
• Design and implement other initiatives in support of learning, e.g. mentoring programmes, soft skills and other bite sized content in the area of Leadership/ Managerial development/People management.
• Quality control / assessments of learning programmes.
• Coach internal SMEs for improved facilitation skills and use of facilitation resources (online quizzes, learning games, etc.).
• Any other duties as defined by the supervisor.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate:

Education:

• Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree) in preferably in learning design/instructional design, including e-learning design, supply chain professional development.

   

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• A 1^st level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in preferably in learning design/instructional design, including e-learning design, supply chain professional development with a combination of ten (10) years of relevant experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience:

• In case of Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree) in relevant field, a minimum eight (8) years professional experience in scoping, design, management and implementation of learning programmes related to Supply Chain management.

  or

• In case of 1^st level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in relevant field, a minimum of ten (10) years professional experience in scoping, design, management and implementation of learning programmes related to Supply Chain management.

• Experience with adult learning principles, facilitation skills and good practices in learning and facilitation of knowledge exchange.
• Knowledge of supply chain management; experience in developing or facilitating learning materials and programmes related to supply chain management in both the areas of procurement of goods and services, and logistics.
• Knowledge in people management design & roll-out experience, coaching skills;

Languages:

Fluency in English and another UN language. Strong French an advantage.

Competencies of Successful Candidate:

Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

Core competencies

• Communication [II]
• Working with People [II]
• Drive for Results [II]

Functional Competencies

• Planning and Organizing [II]
• Relating and networking [II]
• Creating and innovating [II]
• Applying technical expertise [II]
• Learning and Researching [II]

To view our competency framework, please click here. 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

Please be informed that all application to UNICEF are handled via UNICEF’s online recruiting system. You can apply to the above consultancy by creating your profile and application at our website: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index.php  

Requisition no: 521437