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Emergency learning consultant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Rome
  • 15d left

AI generated summary

  • You need an advanced degree, 7+ years in learning design, strong project management, stakeholder engagement skills, and fluency in English; knowledge of emergency contexts is essential.
  • You will assess learning gaps in emergency functions, engage stakeholders, and design a tailored learning path focused on practical application for diverse roles and levels.

Requirements

  • Education: Advanced university degree in Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Social Sciences, Learning and Development, Human Resources or related fields
  • Experience
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in working across all phases of learning design, development and delivery of different kind of learning solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing cross-functional learning paths (and/or curricula) particularly around emergency response.
  • Experience in working with subject matter experts to build learning solution and performance support tools, preferably across a range of different business areas is desirable.
  • Experience in a UN agency, preferably WFP, or international NGO would be an asset.
  • Knowledge & Skills
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and accomplish tasks with follow-through to completion.
  • Understanding of learning and capacity development approaches
  • Understanding of emergency contexts and challenges.
  • Strong ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate and influence internally with various stakeholders and subject matter experts across business functions, levels and geographical areas.
  • Strong stakeholder and client relationship skills. Ability to quickly build knowledge and understanding of stakeholder’s functional/organizational strategy and translate to learning requirements of employees.
  • Confidence and mental agility to assimilate different perspectives and formulate recommendations.
  • Strong creative problems solving skills; agile, flexible and patient; ability to work with ambiguity, constructive approach to overcoming challenges and build consensus across diverse and global teams.
  • Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative data to assess the impact of the different learning initiatives
  • Languages: Fluency in oral and written English is essential. Good working knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Review existing learning and development gaps within emergency functions, by engaging with a wide range of stakeholders at HQ, Regional Bureau and Country Office level, and leveraging on existing inputs from audits, evaluations, strategic workforce planning exercises and learning needs assessments.
  • Design an emergency response learning path, with activities tailored to the diverse functions and levels involved, with a strong focus on application of learning.

FAQs

What is the deadline for applications for the Emergency Learning Consultant position?

The deadline for applications is 16 November 2024 at 23:59 GMT+01:00 Central European Time (Rome).

Is experience in a UN agency required for this position?

While it is not strictly required, experience in a UN agency, preferably WFP, or international NGO would be considered an asset.

What qualifications are needed for the Emergency Learning Consultant role?

An advanced university degree in Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Social Sciences, Learning and Development, Human Resources, or related fields is required.

Will this position involve collaboration with other teams?

Yes, the individual will collaborate with a dynamic team working on various initiatives, including learning and development, internal reassignment, diversity and inclusion, and workforce management.

What languages are required for this role?

Fluency in oral and written English is essential, and a good working knowledge of French, Spanish, or Arabic is desirable.

Are there opportunities for professional development within WFP?

Yes, WFP invests in the personal and professional development of its employees through various training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs.

Does the application process require a fee?

No, the United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fees in connection with the application or recruitment process.

What are the main responsibilities of the Emergency Learning Consultant?

The main responsibilities include reviewing existing learning and development gaps within emergency functions and designing a comprehensive emergency response learning path tailored to various functions and levels.

Where will this position be based?

The position can be either home-based or located at WFP HQ in Rome, Italy.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

A minimum of 7 years of experience in learning design, development, and delivery of different kinds of learning solutions is required.

What is the WFP Leadership Framework?

The WFP Leadership Framework guides the common standards of behavior that direct how employees work together to accomplish the organization’s mission.

Will selected candidates undergo background checks?

Yes, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

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Mission & Purpose

The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.