UNOPS Paid Home-Based Learning and Development Role on Retainer for Innovative Talent Growth 2025
The UNOPS Home-Based Learning and Development Role on Retainer for Innovative Talent Growth 2025 offers a unique opportunity for HR professionals to enhance organizational capacity.
This position focuses on designing and implementing effective training programs, fostering continuous learning, and driving talent development initiatives to meet evolving global challenges and organizational goals.
categories: Human Resources
Vacancy code: VA/2025/B5006/29714
Level: ICS-9
Department/office: AR, EAPMCO, Thailand
Duty station: Home based
Contract type: International ICA
Contract level: IICA-1
Duration: March – December 2025 with the possibility of extension subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Application period: 11-Feb-2025 to 17-Feb-2025
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
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The Multi Country Office head office in Bangkok provides strategic direction, operational support, delivery oversight and assurance of the excellence of business processes and quality standards across all of the entire Multi Country Office locations. It is also responsible for developing, delivering and managing the portfolio of engagements in the country of the MCO location itself.
Operational Context
Under the direct supervision of the HR Manager and the overall direction of the Head of Support Services, the HR Senior Officer will provide support in the areas of Learning Needs Assessment (LNA), drafting an EAPMCO L&D Plan, implementation of the L&D Plan, and periodic reporting.
Functional Responsibilities
- Learning and Development Needs Assessment
- Formulation of MCO Learning and Development Plan
- Implementation of L&D Plan
- L&D Reporting
- Capacity Building
- Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing
| 1. Learning and Development Needs Assessment (LDNA): Conduct a learning needs assessment through surveys, focus groups, interviews and/or consultations with key stakeholders such as unit heads, supervisors, and Project Managers, among others. Ensure alignment with the regional learning annual cycle through communication with the APR’s Regional Learning Focal Point.Identify and analyze existing learning gaps and produce a comprehensive LDNA report with prioritized areas for development and recommendations of suitable L&D interventions. Request support of the PCG Learning Partners, if needed. |
| 2. Support the formulation of MCO Learning and Development Plan Provide technical input and data needed to develop a strategic MCO L&D plan that addresses the identified learning and development needs and is aligned with the global, regional and MCO’s strategic priorities, goals and resource availability.Align the MCO’s L&D plan with Asia and Pacific Region’s (APR) L&D plan to avoid duplication of efforts. |
Education/Experience/Language requirements
- Advanced University degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences, or in related fields.
- First University degree in the above-mentioned fields combined with an additional two (2) years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.
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Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in an international and/or national organization in providing HR services in the area of learning and development in combination with a relevant advanced university degree is required.
- Experience in designing and/or implementing Learning and Development (L&D) initiatives and processes is required
- Experience in evaluating and researching L&D intervention options and alternatives is an asset.
- Experience in conducting organizational/business unit level L&D needs assessment and formulation of annual and/or long-term L&D plans
- Some experience in UN system organizations is desirable.
- Knowledge of UN policies, procedures, and practices is highly desirable.
