Learning and Development Needs Assessment Consultant, Islamabad, Pakistan, 4 months, Office based, Internationals only #596562

UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund; Islamabad; Presencial; PKR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UNICEF Pakistan is seeking an Individual consultant to conduct a 2026 learning needs assessment within the Country Office. You will align recommendations with UNICEF strategies, supervise the learning plan, and identify gaps across the workforce with guidance from the Chief of People & Culture.

The role requires a Master’s degree and at least 7 years of experience in learning and development. Strong facilitation, data analysis, and English language skills are essential for delivering

Formación

• Master’s degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or another related field.
• 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.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsabilidades

• Review existing learning plan and conduct internal learning gap analysis.
• Identify priority learning and development needs across PCO and develop pillars.
• Recommend targeted interventions, priorities and capacity-building strategies.
• Align recommendations with UNICEF’s strategic goals, LDC guidelines, and the country office learning plan.

Conocimientos

Learning principles

Organizational development

Capacity building

Facilitation

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Report writing

English fluency

Educación

Master's degree in HR/Business/IR/Psychology

Descripción del empleo

Learning and Development Needs Assessment Consultant, Islamabad, Pakistan, 4 months, Office based, Internationals only #596562

Job no: 596562
Contract type: Consultant
Duty Station: Islamabad
Level: Consultancy
Location: Pakistan
Categories: Operations

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

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.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the right to learn

How can you make a difference?

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.

Objectives

• Review existing learning plan and conduct internal learning gap analysis.
• Identify priority learning and development needs across PCO and develop pillars.
• Recommend targeted interventions, priorities and capacity-building strategies.
• Align recommendations with UNICEF’s strategic goals, LDC guidelines, and the country office learning plan.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

Education: Master’s degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or another related field is required

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:

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.

Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone , irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offerreasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF . Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• A detailed technical proposal: Brief technical proposal (max. 3 pages) outlining understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology and work plan, plus a sample of a previous learning needs assessment or similar report

Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not downloadable on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.