Learning and Development Needs Assessment Consultant
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. 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.
Job Purpose
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.
Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for reviewing the existing learning plan and conducting an internal learning gap analysis. They will identify priority learning and development needs across the Pakistan Country Office (PCO) and develop key pillars for these needs. Furthermore, the consultant will recommend targeted interventions, priorities, and capacity-building strategies. All recommendations must be aligned with UNICEF’s strategic goals, the Learning and Development Committee (LDC) guidelines, and the country office learning plan. The consultant will work under the guidance of the Chief of People & Culture to ensure the successful completion of the 2026 learning needs assessment exercise.
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
Learning Needs Assessment, Organizational Development, Human Resources Management, Capacity Building, UNICEF Policies and Procedures, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Intervention Planning, Strategy Development, Project Management