Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
As part of a talent development approach, the role of the job is to develop relevant corporate learning and development strategies and designing and delivering customized solutions for colleagues in functional areas, managers and leaders in order to improve performance and contribute to career pathways. In doing so this will contribute towards building a positive UNHCR learning culture. In addition, the incumbent will also lead the design and deliver of learning and development activities related to Bureaux and operational priorities.
The incumbent also manages a team of colleagues or supervises staff and prepares the submission for the budget and activities under her/his responsibility. The incumbent will take decisions regarding expenditure of funds and is tasked with establishing and maintaining efficient administrative control mechanisms to ensure compliance with UNHCR financial, administrative, and staff rules and regulations.
The job requires the incumbent to work both internally with the Divisions and Bureaux and in coordination with regional and field offices and external partners concerning capacity building and awareness raising activities to ensure appropriate cross-linkages of all UNHCR learning and development programmes with functional and management/leadership component.
The incumbent manages a portfolio of relevant activities in the Unit and supervises staff members whose performance the incumbent will monitor and whom the incumbent will guide and support in their day-to-day functions.
S/he will work with external service providers ¿ consultants, e-learning developers, printing and production companies etc. and be responsible for preparing requests for proposals for acquiring goods and services.
The incumbent establishes strong linkages with subject matter experts from other UN agencies and non-governmental agencies as necessary on various issues regarding the development of learning programmes and the provision of training on specific issues.
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
Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P4/NOD - 9 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 8 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 7 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree
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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;
Politics;
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:
Experience in design, development, delivery and evaluation of learning activities either inside or outside UNHCR. Familiarity and experience in the use of learning management system. Experience in strategy development, either as a lead or part of a team. Demonstrated experience in managing resources. Proven experience in coaching, guiding and supervising staff.
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Desirable:**
Additional coursework in adult education, training (external coursework/certification or internal coursework, such as completion of the Trainer and Facilitator Development Programme highly desirable. Additional coursework or certification in project management, organizational psychology or development, or human resources management or related field such as organizational development would be a strong asset. Experience in humanitarian activities including in remote locations.
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Functional Skills**
TR-Training Design/Material Preparation;
TR-Training and Capacity Building of Governments/Implementing Partners/Refugees;
TR-Training/Coaching/Facilitation;
TR-UNHCR Learning Policy and Guidelines;
TR-Experience with local partners that provide formal & informal trainings;
TR-Instructional Design and Adult Learning Theories;
TR-Organize Learning Activities;
TR-Design, development and evaluation of learning activities;
TR-Distance Learning/e-Learning/Blended Learning/Enhanced Technology Solutions;
TR-Adult Education/Training;
TR-Assessment of Learning Needs;
*CO-Cross-cultural communication;
*MS-Drafting, Documentation, Data Presentation;
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk are essential)
*Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Position Competencies
C001L3 - Accountability Level 3
C002L3 - Teamwork & Collaboration Level 3
C003L3 - Communication Level 3
C004L3 - Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 3
C005L3 - Client & Result Orientation Level 3
C006L3 - Organizational Awareness Level 3
M001L3 - Empowering and Building Trust Level 3
M006L3 - Managing Resources Level 3
M003L3 - Judgement and Decision Making Level 3
M002L3 - Managing Performance Level 3
X006L3 - Policy Development & Research Level 3
X007L3 - Political Awareness Level 3
X008L3 - Stakeholder Management Level 3
This vacancy is archived.