Learning and Development Consultant

Reasoning, Problem-Solving, and Ideation and Building an Inclusive Team for Agility and Adaptability

Job Opening ID: 287048

Department/Office: United Nations Environment Programme

Duty Station: NAIROBI

Job Level: CON

Category: Affiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors

Job Family: Human Resources

Recruitment Type: Consultant

Posting Period Start: 2026-10-27T04:00:00.000Z

Posting Period End: 2026-11-05T04:59:59.000Z

Language: EN

Result of Service

To strengthen critical thinking and creative problem-solving capabilities among participants, enabling them to generate innovative solutions and contribute to continuous improvement within UNEP. In addition, the consultancy aims to equip managers with the skills to foster an inclusive and enabling workplace culture, where all staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to perform at their best.

Work Location

Nairobi(Home-based Virtual Delivery)

Expected duration

12 days

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The consultancy position is based in the HR Section of the Corporate Services Division at the Nairobi Duty Station. Under the guidance of the Chief of the HR Section, the consultant will report to the Training Officer. Duties and Responsibilities. The consultant is expected to design, develop and deliver two cohorts of virtual learning sessions on Reasoning, Problem-Solving, and Ideation and Building an Inclusive Team for Agility and Adaptability, targeting UNEP staff in all Divisions, Regional Offices and MEAs (Multilateral Environmental Agreements). Specifically, the key deliverables are:

• Conduct pre-learning needs assessment and produce an analytical report to inform the design and development of learning resources and activities.
• Design and develop diverse learning resources, including presentations, learning guides, case studies and practical exercises or projects, ensuring alignment with identified learning needs and objectives covering the identified topics.
• Facilitate and deliver engaging learning sessions, employing appropriate adult learning methodologies to support effective knowledge transfer and skills development mainly through virtual sessions.
• Administer post-learning assessment and prepare a a comprehensive report summarizing participants feedback, learning outcomes achieved, key observations reflecting the impression of the learners and lessons learned.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Learning and Development, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree combined with additional relevant experience may be accepted in leu of the advanced degree. Minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in learning design, facilitation, coaching, and organizational development is required. Experience working with UN or international organizations in change management or HR development contexts is desirable. Strong facilitation skills and the ability to engage and motivate participants is desirable. Excellent communication and presentation skills. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is desirable. Deep understanding of problem-solving, ideation, and inclusive team building to support agility and adaptability is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.