HR Specialist Learning (INTERNAL CANDIDATES)

The People and Culture Group (PCG) helps UNOPS empower people, driving organisational excellence across the organisation in order to help UNOPS deliver on its strategic intent.We are seeking motivated learning and development professionals ,with experience implementing global, regional and/or country-level learning programmes.

PCG Learning team oversees the UNOPS global portfolio of learning programmes in close cooperation with the different technical/functional areas and the regions. The Learning Specialist positions will focus on the programmes and initiatives covering specific learning needs identified in specific regions and/or functional areas.

UNOPS is planning to establish a team of three Learning Specialists. It would be expected to be assigned to different projects during the year for different departments and/or regions of the world following the annual plan of learning initiatives. 

The Learning Specialists will work in close collaboration with different HQ Units and/or Regions identifying learning needs, leading, designing and delivering specific learning interventions. The role requires engaging with various internal and external stakeholders globally. 

The role is expected to work independently to provide specialist expertise and advice on a wide range of learning matters and to partner with organizational units to achieve desired learning outcomes. 

We are looking for motivated Learning and Development Professionals who have previous experience designing and implementing Corporate Learning Programmes.

1. Learning Partnering for Regions / HQ units

2. Project planning and coordination support

3. Procurement and vendor management

4. Knowledge Management 

Advanced University degree (Masters or equivalent) in relevant discipline. Preferably Human Resources management, Business Administration, social or behavioral sciences.

Or a First University degree in related fields combined with 7 years of relevant experience. 

• A minimum of 5 years of professional-level experience, including Project Management and Learning & Development in an international and multi cultural environment is required.
• Previous UNOPS experience in a project, country office or regional office is required. 
• Experience working with external training providers is highly desired.

Fluency and proficiency in English is required.

Fluency in Spanish or French is a strong asset.

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.