pThe Staff Development Officer leads and coordinates learning and capacity development advisory services for WFP Programme Operations functions. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing learning solutions to enhance staff capabilities and support operational priorities globally. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliLead the design, development and implementation of appropriate learning solutions for Programme Operations staff. /liliOversee technical, cross-cutting and soft skills trainings to enable a cohesive approach. /liliFacilitate coordination between internal functional experts, trainers, instructional designers, vendors, and staffing coordinators. /liliDevelop guidelines for streamlining functional learning and development processes for Global HQ and field colleagues. /liliSupport development of strategic learning structures adapting to evolving needs. /liliContinuously monitor progress and provide feedback and evaluation of learning activities. /liliMeasure and evaluate effectiveness of learning events and products to inform workforce management and decision-making. /liliProvide inputs to the LD component of workforce planning and update information accordingly. /liliSupport development of a comprehensive annual learning plan for Programme Operations. /liliDrive learning and development innovation projects focused on enhanced performance. /liliResearch viability of new programme offerings and develop unique programming in collaboration with corporate LD team. /liliDesign and lead roll-out of cross-functional learning pathways and journeys to support mobility and capability development. /liliMaintain and update LD dashboards and lead improvements to communicate strategic relevance of LD. /liliProvide strategic advice on learning and development priorities and capability gaps. /liliDevelop terms of reference, coordinate and moderate a network of regional training focal points. /liliManage and guide the learning and development team to deliver agreed objectives and outputs.



/liliEstablish and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance learning and development initiatives. /liliPromote a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing across Programme Operations. /liliPerform other duties as required. /li /ulh3Requirements /h3ulliUniversity degree in Learning and Development, Adult Education, Human Resources, Instructional Design or related field. /liliAdvanced degree and postgraduate studies in the above fields an advantage. /liliMinimum 5 years of post-graduate, professionally relevant experience. /liliProven experience in leading and developing training events for a diverse audience in an international organization operating in humanitarian and/or development contexts. /liliSpecific experience in developing and designing learning and development resources related to emergency preparedness and response is an asset. /liliExperience in developing and running online/virtual and simulation-based trainings in humanitarian contexts. /liliExperience in coaching and mentoring approaches. /liliPractical experience in developing humanitarian team capacities in resource-limited contexts. /liliWork experience in instructional design (assessing training needs, writing training/learning objectives, designing training, evaluating training, assessing participant learning). /liliExperience with peer-to-peer learning and self-assessment. /liliWork experience with an international humanitarian or development organization or specifically with WFP/UN and other UN Agencies highly desirable. /liliExperience designing and delivering field programmes is desirable. /liliKnowledge of commercial Learning Management Systems and Authoring tools is desirable.



/liliFamiliarity with the UN procurement process system, related to vendor selection and management. /liliStrong communication and presentation skills. /liliAbility to work both with minimal supervision and as part of a team. /liliAbility to establish effective working relations with persons of different national and cultural backgrounds. /liliAbility to coordinate and facilitate multi-day trainings with large multi-cultural groups. /liliStrong time management skills with an ability to plan, anticipate requirements, problems and obstacles and an ability to handle competing priorities successfully and to work to tight deadlines. /liliAbility to balance speed of work with a high degree of autonomy. /liliCollaborative spirit and reliable team player. /liliAble to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility and diplomacy. /liliAbility to interact with senior leaders with maturity and tact. /liliFluency (level C) in English language. /liliKnowledge of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP’s working language, Portuguese, will be an advantage. /liliEligible for occasional telecommuting as defined in the WFP Human Resources Manual Chapter V Sections 7.8. /liliTravel to field locations as necessary. /li /ulh3Skills /h3ulliLearning and Development /liliAdult Education /liliInstructional Design /liliTraining Event Organization /liliEmergency Preparedness /liliOnline Course Delivery /liliSimulation-based Training /liliCoaching and Mentoring /liliHumanitarian Capacity Building /liliTraining Needs Assessment /liliTraining Evaluation /liliPeer-to-Peer Learning /liliSelf-assessment /liliLearning Management System /liliAuthoring Tools /liliUN Procurement Process /liliVendor Management /liliCommunications Skills /liliPresentation Skills /liliTraining Coordination /liliTime Management /li /ulh3Languages /h3pEnglish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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