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The United Nations Office for Project Services is an operational arm of the United Nations, dedicated to implementing projects for the United Nations System, international financial institutions, governments and other partners in the aid world.

Responsibilities or duties

• Support coordination of e-learning and capacity building activities delivered by partners and vendors
• Assist the instructional designer in creation and updating of basic interactive learning materials and visual knowledge products using tools such as Genially, Canva in line with approved learning designs and content
• Assist the instructional designer in developing storyboards, scripts, assessments, and interactive learning elements
• Assist with tracking learning deliverables, timelines, and participant engagement
• Support the instructional designer in organization and delivery of virtual learning events, webinars, and online workshops
• Assist in maintaining learning management systems, course records, and participant databases
• Support collection and consolidation of learning data, feedback, and monitoring information
• Assist in preparation of progress reports, presentations, and briefing materials related to learning activities
• Support knowledge management activities, including documentation of lessons learned and good practices

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Skills

• Capacity Building, Climate Change, Development Economics, E-Learning, Environmental Policy, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement

Competencies

• Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
• Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
• Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
• Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
• Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

• Required
• Secondary school (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferably in the field of arts, law, environmental management/sciences, international relations, political science, human resources, business, management, social studies, development, and/or other fields relevant for biodiversity planning and research around topics prioritized by the Global Programme on Nature for Development with 2 years of relevant experience is required.

Experience needed

• Required
• Relevant experience is defined as working experience on at least one of the following topics at a conceptual or practical level : environment, nature, natural resource management, programme management, biodiversity/climate change; human/civil/indigenous/women’s rights; e-learning, digital learning programmes, capacity building initiatives, public information, civil society engagement and education.
• Experience using one or more digital content creation platforms or e-learning authoring tools, including but not limited to Genially, Canva, Prezi, Adobe, Articulate, or iSpring

• Support coordination of e-learning and capacity building activities delivered by partners and vendors
• Assist the instructional designer in creation and updating of basic interactive learning materials and visual knowledge products using tools such as Genially, Canva in line with approved learning designs and content
• Assist the instructional designer in developing storyboards, scripts, assessments, and interactive learning elements
• Assist with tracking learning deliverables, timelines, and participant engagement
• Support the instructional designer in organization and delivery of virtual learning events, webinars, and online workshops
• Assist in maintaining learning management systems, course records, and participant databases
• Support collection and consolidation of learning data, feedback, and monitoring information
• Assist in preparation of progress reports, presentations, and briefing materials related to learning activities
• Support knowledge management activities, including documentation of lessons learned and good practices

• Capacity Building
• Climate Change
• Development Economics
• E-Learning
• Environmental Policy
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement

• Secondary school (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferably in the field of arts, law, environmental management/sciences, international relations, political science, human resources, business, management, social studies, development, and/or other fields relevant for biodiversity planning and research around topics prioritized by the Global Programme on Nature for Development with 2 years of relevant experience is required.
• Relevant experience is defined as working experience on at least one of the following topics at a conceptual or practical level : environment, nature, natural resource management, programme management, biodiversity/climate change; human/civil/indigenous/women’s rights; e-learning, digital learning programmes, capacity building initiatives, public information, civil society engagement and education.
• Experience using one or more digital content creation platforms or e-learning authoring tools, including but not limited to Genially, Canva, Prezi, Adobe, Articulate, or iSpring