Capacity Development Associate in Bonn bei United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Bonn, Germany

UNV’s Management Services hold the responsibility for the strategic planning, managerial leadership, oversight and quality control of an integrated platform of operational services ensuring timely, effective and efficient delivery according to corporate performance standards and in compliance with the UN Regulations and Rules and UNDP´s accountability framework.

The Human Resources Section (HRS) provides a full range of HR services to the organization and its workforce. As part of the Human Resources Section, the Capacity Development Team (CDT) designs capacity development and learning programmes for UN Volunteers. The team supports the implementation of the UNV Learning Portfolio which consists of five comprehensive learning experiences: 1. onboarding 2. skills surge 3. empowerment for change 4. connect and learn 5. career craft.

Under the supervision of the Team Leader, Capacity Development and Learning, the Capacity Development Associate coordinates and implements the delivery of capacity development projects, services and learning solutions for UN Volunteers globally. She/he works in close collaboration with staff members and managers across UNV as well as with UNDP/OHR in planning and delivering complex capacity development programmes and learning solutions. She/he also collaborates closely with UN agencies hosting UN Volunteers, external vendors and consultants. She/he implements training for UN Volunteers globally and promotes a client-oriented service environment as well as innovative approaches to achieving results.

1. Volunteer capacity development and learning

• Prepare and deliver capacity development programmes and learning activities for UN Volunteers;
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for efficient logistical and administrative arrangements for capacity development activities taking place onsite and online, such as events, workshops, trainings, webinars and online communities;
• Ensure that support is provided through her/his team to participants, trainers and consultants to facilitate their involvement before, during and after onsite and online learning events;
• Coordinate communications with external consultants and service providers to plan and support the delivery of training activities, advisory services and other capacity development projects;
• Independently research, compile and assess information, trends and materials for the implementation of new and innovative learning technologies, special training needs, and enhancement of existing processes;
• Guide UN Volunteers on the capacity development programmes of UNV.

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