HR - Learning Assistant

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.

The mission of the People and Change Group (PCG) is to empower effective leadership and high-performing talent and to enable business transformation through change management, pursuit of organizational excellence and a culture of innovation. We have a solid team of experienced professionals with strategic HR management, organizational design, change management expertise – all of us having a passion for achieving results and building innovation into our way of doing business. To get the job done, we are structured into 2 work streams: People and Change.

The HR - Learning Assistant  position will be based in Bangkok. The selected candidate will have a dual reporting line, one in Bangkok and on in Headquarters, as they will work closely with the Learning Function based in Copenhagen.

Under the close guidance and supervision of the HR Analyst, the HR - Learning Assistant provides support to Learning services, ensuring high quality of work, accurate, timely and properly service delivery. The HR Learning Assistant promotes a client-oriented and consistent with rules and regulations approach in the unit.

The HR Learning Assistant works in close collaboration with the Learning Team in HQ, and locally with colleagues in Bangkok, to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.

1. Help-Desk Support for Learning Management System (LMS)

2. Learning Programme Support

3. Online tools

• High school diploma required.

• A Bachelor or Masters Degree is an asset and may substitute for some of the required years of work experience.

• A Master´s degree is NOT REQUIRED for this position. Nevertheless, candidates with a Master's degree are also encouraged to apply. 

• With a high school diploma, a minimum of 4 years of experience in either of the following areas: Learning and Development, HR Management, administration, communications support and coordination, or a combination of the above is required. 

• Experience working in an international environment is an advantage.

• Experience working with the administration of a learning management system is an advantage.

• Full working knowledge of English is essential.

• Knowledge of French or Spanish is a distinct advantage.

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract level: LICA 4
Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.