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Unicef CHAD · 16 hours ago

Learning and Development Needs Assessment Consultant, home based, 3 months

Lebanon, PA

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

UNICEF works in over 190 countries to save children's lives and defend their rights. They are seeking a Learning and Development Needs Assessment Consultant to conduct an internal skills gap analysis and propose recommendations aligned with the organization's learning priorities.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Review the internal skills gap analysis in reference to UNICEF Global learning policy and latest LDC TOR and guidelines

Conduct interviews/focus groups with staff, supervisors, and LDC members

Propose additional approaches and/or methodologies to do skill mapping

Map current competencies against required skills per functional area and learning pillar

Propose a prioritized learning and development plan, including recommendations for Group / individual and online learning modalities

Present findings to P&C and the Learning and Development Committee for validation and integration into the annual learning plan

Draft an Inception Report

Conduct a comprehensive review of the internal skills gap analysis, UNICEF Lebanon’s Learning and Development Committee (LDC) guidelines, and the Global Learning and Development Policy to identify alignment gaps and opportunities for enhancement

Develop a work plan and methodology, clearly outlining objectives, indicators, Achievable steps, Relevant alignment with UNICEF priorities

Deliver Stakeholder Consultation Summary

Conduct interviews and focus groups with key relevant stakeholders (Section Chiefs, and LDC members) to gather qualitative insights into learning needs and capacity gaps

Summarize and analyze key insights from stakeholder consultations, identifying recurring themes, priority areas, and alignment with LCO learning pillars to be documented in a consultation summary report

Draft the L&D Needs Assessment Report

Clearly identify priority learning needs across UNICEF Lebanon staff, mapped to LCO learning pillars

Recommend SMART targeted interventions ensuring alignment with the LDC guidelines and UNICEF’s strategic objectives

Organize a validation Workshop with Learning and development committee (LDC)

Present key findings and recommendations from the draft Needs Assessment Report in a clear and actionable format

Conduct a structured feedback session with HR and LDC members to gather input, ensure alignment with strategic priorities, and refine the proposed learning interventions

Submit the final Report and action plan

Incorporate a refined analysis of learning needs and proposed interventions

A clear implementation roadmap aligned with UNICEF Lebanon’s LDC guidelines and strategic priorities, detailing recommended actions, responsible stakeholders, and monitoring indicators

Qualification

Learning principlesSkills gap analysisStrategic learning plansStakeholder engagementData analysis toolsReport writingFluency in EnglishFacilitation skillsIndependent work

Required

At least a University Degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or another related field is required

At least 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in learning and development, organizational development, human resources, or capacity building preferably within international organizations and/or UN organizations

Strong knowledge of learning principles, organizational development, and capacity-building frameworks

Experience in conducting skills gap analyses and learning needs assessments

Proven ability to design strategic learning plans aligned with organizational goals

Excellent facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, including conducting interviews and focus groups

Strong analytical and report-writing skills

Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools

Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs within deadlines

Fluency in English is required