Knowledge Management Specialist [Learning and Development] - Retainer at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Functional Responsibilities:

In close collaboration with the responsible UNAOC Programme Manager, as well as the other L&D officers, the incumbent will:

• Organize and support the learning trajectory of the participants (during online and in-person trainings).
• Identifying gaps in participants’ knowledge or skills through various assessment tools.
• Collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy and relevance of educational materials.
• Bringing in external experts for specialized training sessions.
• Track participants’ learning progress and program effectiveness.
• Providing one-on-one coaching to the participants.
• Identify potential platforms to organize and, if required, attend the final symposium (tentatively August 2024, at a location to be determined).

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in preferably (peace) education, conflict and development studies, political science, international relations, social and humanitarian sciences, law, public administration, or a related field.
• A first-level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and 2 years of work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work experience:

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in peace education and/or designing/facilitating learning trajectories for multicultural youth.
• General knowledge or understanding of peacebuilding, youth-led organizations, capacity development, and/or international UN policy frameworks related to these fields.
• Assets are experience in online training, intercultural and interfaith dialogue issues, media/communications as a medium for generating positive narratives, and other relevant peacekeeping themes.
• Exposure to the LAC region is considered an asset.
• Able to use a gender and intercultural approach.
• Be able to work in a team.

Language:

• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.