[Hiring] Learning and Development Specialist @World Food Programme

Role Description

The Learning & Development Specialist will support the coordination of agreed Programme Operations learning and development activities, including:

• Workplan tracking
• Meeting preparation
• Stakeholder follow-up
• Documentation of key actions
• Practical support to keep priority initiatives moving

Additionally, the role involves:

• Designing and improving practical learning solutions and differentiated pathways for Programme Operations employees
• Facilitating webinars, workshops, learning events, or other sessions where additional specialist capacity is required
• Providing practical advice, design support, and quality review on learning approaches, materials, facilitation methods, and learning technologies
• Supporting and advising on relevant L&D partnerships and identifying opportunities for collaborative approaches and initiatives

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in Learning & Development, Human Resources, Social Sciences, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in working across all phases of learning design, development, and delivery
• Demonstrated experience in leveraging learning technologies and modern learning platforms
• Proven experience in L&D with a strategic focus, ideally within WFP or other similarly sized UN organization
• Experience in developing cross-functional learning paths and/or curricula, particularly in emergency response, supply chain, and food assistance
• Experience in working with subject matter experts to build learning solutions and performance support tools
• Experience in a UN agency or international NGO would be an asset
• Previous experience in HR related project management

Requirements

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Expertise in instructional design, learning technologies, and facilitating both in-person and virtual training
• Strong ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders
• Ability to analyze, design, and deliver learning solutions that foster growth and measurable results
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate and influence internally
• Strong client orientation and ability to quickly build knowledge of stakeholders' strategies
• Confidence and mental agility to assimilate different perspectives
• Up-to-date knowledge of the latest trends in learning design and technology
• Strong creative problem-solving skills; agile, flexible, and patient
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data on the impact of learning initiatives
• Fluency in oral and written English is essential; good working knowledge of a second UN language is desirable

Benefits

• Highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment
• Investment in personal & professional development through training, accreditation, coaching, and mentorship
• Exciting career path with opportunities to work across various country, regional, and global offices
• Attractive compensation package