SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE/ COMPETENCIES (CORE/TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL) / LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ASSIGNMENT

Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Education, Adult Education and Learning, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Learning and Development, Educational Technology, Communication or Communications, International Development, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Human Rights, or another relevant field.

Years of Experience/ Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required:

Work Experience

• At least 15 years of proven, directly relevant professional experience in adult learning and capacity development, instructional design, curriculum development, and the design, development or revision of comprehensive professional learning programmes.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing effective learning experiences for adult professionals, applying adult-learning principles and evidence-informed methodologies to translate complex technical concepts, corporate strategies and policy frameworks into engaging, practical and results-oriented training.
• Extensive experience developing structured, multi-module learning programmes, including learning objectives, curricula, presentations, facilitator guides, participant materials, practical exercises, case studies and assessment tools, for both self-paced online learning and facilitated face-to-face training.
• Proven ability to design learning journeys that combine conceptual understanding with practical application, using participatory methodologies, realistic scenarios and context-specific examples to strengthen participants’ knowledge, skills and professional practice. • Proven experience in UNICEF or UN country-programme development and learning-programme revision is required.
• Substantial experience in programme planning, results-based management, human rights based approach to programming, strategic programming, human rights-based approaches, organizational capacity development or related fields, preferably within UNICEF, the United Nations or other international development organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with technical experts and institutional stakeholders, synthesize complex guidance, incorporate feedback and deliver high-quality, technically accurate and implementation-ready learning products within agreed deadlines.

Direct experience with UN work and with UNICEF country programme development and the UN Cooperation Framework, including familiarity with the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026–2029, the revised Country Programme Planning Guidance and the implications of organizational changes under the Future Focus Initiative (FFI).

Given the technical nature of the assignment, specialization or formal training in results-based management, programme planning, curriculum development or adult learning would be an asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English is required, including excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to develop high-quality, technically accurate learning materials in English.

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

• Strong expertise in adult learning principles, instructional design and the development of competency-based, learner-centred training programmes.
• In-depth knowledge of curriculum design, learning methodologies and the development of engaging, practical learning materials for both online and face-to-face delivery.
• Solid understanding of strategic planning, results-based management, human rights-based programming and country programme development in international development contexts.
• Excellent analytical, writing and synthesis skills, with the ability to translate complex policies and technical guidance into clear, actionable learning content.
• Strong facilitation, consultation and collaboration skills, including the ability to engage technical experts and incorporate feedback effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.