Learning and Development Needs Assessment Consultant

UN Atlas; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 3,906,000 - 7,812,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF Pakistan seeks an experienced Individual consultant to conduct the 2026 learning needs assessment, aligning with the organization's learning and development strategy. The role focuses on reviewing the current plan, performing gap analyses, and recommending pillars for capacity building under the guidance of the Chief of People & Culture.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in learning and development or related fields, preferably within international or UN settings, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in learning and development, needs assessment, OD, HR, or capacity building.
• Experience in international organizations or UN organizations preferred.
• Familiarity with UNICEF policies and procedures is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review the existing learning plan and conduct an internal learning gap analysis.
• Identify priority learning needs across the Pakistan Country Office and develop key pillars.
• Recommend targeted interventions, priorities, and capacity-building strategies.
• Ensure recommendations align with UNICEF strategy, LDC guidelines, and country office learning plan.

Skills

Learning Needs Assessment

Organizational Development

Human Resources Management

Capacity Building

UNICEF Policies

Data Analysis

Report Writing

Intervention Planning

Strategy Development

Project Management

Job description

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

Learning at UNICEF focuses on building skills that support individual, team, and organizational goals. It’s a shared responsibility between staff, supervisors, and the organization, with plans set during annual career conversations. In line with UNICEF’s Global Learning and Development Policy and PCO L&D strategy, UNICEF Pakistan Country Office is planning to conduct an internal learning need assessment to identify current and future learning needs across its workforce. In line with the Learning and Development Committee (LDC) strategy, UNICEF Pakistan seeks an Individual consultant to handle the 2026 learning needs assessment exercise in PCO within the guidance of the Chief of People & Culture, ensuring recommendations are aligned with the learning and development strategy of PCO and office-wide learning plan.

Responsibilities

The consultant will be responsible for reviewing the existing learning plan and conducting an internal learning gap analysis. They will identify priority learning and development needs across the Pakistan Country Office (PCO) and develop key pillars for these needs. Furthermore, the consultant will recommend targeted interventions, priorities, and capacity-building strategies. All recommendations must be aligned with UNICEF’s strategic goals, the Learning and Development Committee (LDC) guidelines, and the country office learning plan. The consultant will work under the guidance of the Chief of People & Culture to ensure the successful completion of the 2026 learning needs assessment exercise.

Work Experience

At least 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in learning and development, learning needs assessment, organizational development, human resources, or capacity building, preferably within international organizations and/or UN organizations. Familiarity with UNICEF policies and procedures is considered an asset.

Skills

Learning Needs Assessment, Organizational Development, Human Resources Management, Capacity Building, UNICEF Policies and Procedures, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Intervention Planning, Strategy Development, Project Management

Languages

Required Not informed

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