Learning & Development Consultant-Vacancy,Job from UN Children's Fund,USA

Post:Learning & Development Consultant
Job
from UN Children's Fund
Career categories:    Administration/HR

Country:    United States of America

City:    Home based in New York City

Organisation:    UN Children's Fund

Job years of experience:    5-10 years

Job type:    Consultancy
Learning & Development Consultant
IT Solutions and Services (ITSS) Division
UNICEF New York Headquarters

Duration : 1 July – 31 December 2013

Key responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Chief Administrative Services, the Learning and Development Consultant will provide leadership, advice and technical expertise in L&D and work in close partnership with service providers and internal stakeholders such as: ITSS subject matter experts, Training and Learning Committee, IT Review Committee, ITSS Management Team and/or UNICEF’s Organizational Learning and Development to develop new programmes or services.

The Learning and Development consultant will also be working on the Divisional projects related to global ICT workforce transformation and other initiatives.

Additional responsibilities include: facilitation, coordination of information and knowledge sharing presentations, orientation to new staff and managers, and administration of learning tools.

Requirements:

Education:

Advanced university degree in human resource development, adult education, information and knowledge, organizational development or related-areas of study. Professional courses or certification in managing the learning function, instructional design, training and facilitation are required. Certification in performance and career planning, self-assessments tools such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), Belbin, DiSC highly desirable.

Work experience:

Five years of responsible professional work experience in staff development and learning, preferably in an information management or closely related setting. Three years in developing, implementing, delivering and evaluating training, including demonstrated experience in instructional design methodologies, training and facilitation. Proven experience in performance and career coaching, and in the administration and interpretation of self-assessment tools. Conversant with e-learning and collaboration tools (video conferencing, social media, etc.) Strong writing skills and design in the production of publications, learning materials and/or training documentation.

Competencies:
• Commitment
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Integrity
• Communication
• Drive for Results
• Working With People
• Analysing
• Applying Technical Expertise
• Planning and Organizing
• Formulating Strategies and Concept

Other Skills:

• Knowledge of current theories and best practices in learning and development and change management.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning methodologies, especially e-based and other distance learning systems, computer systems, collaboration tools, including internet navigation, Intranets, social media and other office applications.
• Excellent facilitation and Presentation skills
• Coaching of adults.
How to apply:

Interested applicants are requested to submit their application along with a cover letter and a detailed comprehensive C.V. in English by 14 June 2013 to isspost@unicef.org . Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S.

The Organization does not sponsor for the H1 Visa.
Job ID: #579998
Closing date: 14 Jun 2013

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