Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 25 Sep 2018
Position Title : Human Resources Officer: Learning Solutions Specialist
Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 25 September 2018
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading
UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and
non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:
1. Internal candidates
2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Cook Islands, Cuba, Cabo Verde, Czech
Republic, Djibouti, Fiji, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Kiribati, Comoros, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Saint Lucia, Lesotho, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, Sao Tome and Principe, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Vanuatu, Samoa
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Talent Management and the direct supervision of the Staff Development and Learning (SDL) Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable to provide curriculum development services to ensure that the IOM training curricula for staff follows competency-based design criteria. S/he will also be responsible to improve IOM’s levels of staff accountability and performance through a curriculum based on Organizational needs and priorities at the Global and Regional level.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Provide in-house expertise on the development of curriculum design and development services, to ensure that the curricula follow the competency-based design criteria.
Review existing and future IOM courses and programmes and make recommendations or revisions for consideration of the specific Departments or Offices to ensure better impact of learning results. Ensure quality control in all training programmes developed for IOM staff.
Provide guidance to Headquarters (HQs), Regional and Country Offices on instructional design for online learning development.
Support the identification of learning paths and/or learning channels that facilitate a structured delivery of Organizational results.
Help identify, integrate and/or maintain up to date online learning courses, face-to-face trainings and other formal/informal learning activities for IOM staff members.
Design and implement different levels of learning activity evaluation and/or impact assessment, adapted to the nature of each learning activity. Create systems for the regular and effective management of learning activities evaluation. Use insight data and feedback to inform communications and identify opportunities to better deliver Organizational needs.
Assist with other aspects of the Learning Management System (LMS) administration and development in close coordination with the SDL Officer.
Act as a resource person for the delivery and implementation of training of trainer’s content, and provide coaching to staff members, especially in the development of training tools for face-to-face presentations.
Keep abreast of new developments in the learning sector and introduce innovative approaches to learning within the Organization.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Education, Pedagogy, Adult Learning, Instructional Design, Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• International experience in developing educational programmes based on adult learning principles and other innovative learning methods; proven experience in the development of curriculums, syllabus and learning programmes for international organizations or academic institutions;
• International experience in delivery of trainings or teaching adults in academic or vocational contexts;
• At least 1 year of experience in the development of online trainings, including experience in instructional design;
• Strong computer literacy, especially database tools, including experience in managing learning management systems;
• Knowledge of research methods, and basic knowledge of intellectual property rights;
• Proven ability to produce quality work accurately and concisely according to set deadlines.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Desirable Competencies:
Values
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies– behavioural indicators level 2
• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Managerial Competencies– behavioural indicators level 2
• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 25 September 2018 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 12.09.2018 to 25.09.2018
Requisition: VN2018/213(P)HumanResourcesOfficerLearningSolutionsSpecialistP3GenevaSwitzerland
(55646684) Released
Posting: Posting NC55646695 (55646695) Released