Learning and Development Manager at UNICEF, New Delhi, India

Deadline: 21 April 2020

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Learning and Development Manager in New Delhi, India.

UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair chance in life.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Learning and Development Manager will perform the following functions:

• Learning and Capacity Development:
  • In close collaboration with the Senior Management, Section Chiefs and the Human Resources Development Committee (HRDC), as well as other relevant stakeholders, conduct learning needs assessments and prepare learning and development strategies/plans in line with ICO’s key strategic priorities to meet current and evolving programmatic/operational needs.
  • Build partnerships with academic institutions, UN agencies, external experts, NGOs, CSOs and private sector organizations to design and implement state-of-the-art learning and development programmes, including innovative approaches to learning and development and share best practices on evolving trends on learning and development.
  • Oversee the timely implementation, monitoring and reporting of global/regional learning/training activities included in ICO’s annual learning plan.
• Management of Unit:
  • Support the Chief of Section in establishing the annual work plan, setting priorities/targets and performance measurements using a result-based management approach.
  • Monitor work progress and ensure results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards.
  • Establish clear individual performance objectives, goals and timelines; and provide timely guidance to enable the learning and development team to perform their duties responsibly and efficiently.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

• Advanced University Degree in human resource management, business administration, organizational development, social sciences, international relations, psychology or another related field is required.
• Additional professional certification/training in the field of learning and development or related field is desirable.
• At least 8 year’s of professional work experience in learning and development in a global/international organization is required.
• Strong facilitation skills and track records in learning needs assessment and in the design and implementation of learning and development strategies, including learning impact assessment is required.
• Good understanding of how adults acquire and use knowledge, including individual and cultural differences in learning and the ability to develop effective training/learning curricula for adult learners, especially for organizational development and behavior change is an asset.
• Experience in change management and in developing and sourcing learning programmes for Human Resources is an asset.
• Knowledge of group and organizational psychology is an asset.
• Prior experience in executive coaching is desirable.
• Fluency in English, especially excellent writing skills, is required.
• Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish and Russian) is considered an asset.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, visit UNICEF.