The overall objective of OHRM is ‘To promote organizational culture change in the Secretariat in order to address new requirements and needs’. Learning activities are organized under the following categories; Leadership, management and organizational development; Human and financial resources management; Information technology training; Language and communications programmes; and Substantive skills development and career support. The organizational scope of these activities is secretariat-wide. In OHRM, the Learning, Leadership and Organizational Development Section (LLODS) and the Career Support and Performance Management Section (CSPM) undertake the global responsibility of designing, developing and delivering these programmes in collaboration with the offices away from HQ and regional commissions. The Learning and Career Support Strategy 2014-16 outlined how the United Nations Secretariat learning programmes, Centrally Coordinated Programmes (CCP) and Language and Communications Programmes (LCP), would move towards more dynamic online methodologies. Since then, many online learning programmes have been developed. Popular methodologies have included web conferencing, videos, communities of practice and self-directed eLearning modules. One specific programme that the current learning needs assessment exposed as a continued need is for more effective project management learning. Our current programme is offered through the online learning library Lynda.com. Based on the low participation rates and the fact that the only methodology currently offered is self-paced, we concluded that this offer is not properly addressing our clients´ need. Therefore, OHRM is looking for a vendor to provide a wider variety of online learning solutions for this programme. Additionally, OHRM supports the rollout, management and evaluation of the Secretariat wide mandatory learning portfolio. Most mandatory learning is currently delivered using online SCORM packages, that require a learner to click through a series of screens and pass multiple choice tests to verify completion. As these packages expire, both based on content and technology (Flash, which will no longer be supported in two years), OHRM would like to conduct a research assessment to recommend more effective learning methods to deliver compliance/mandatory learning. Based on the projects outlined above, LLODS is searching for a qualified consultant to support the research, project management, development and delivery of specific learning solutions.

1. Job Opening
Posting Title: Consultant: Project manager
Department/Office: Office of Human Resources Management
Duty Station: New York
Languages required: English
Duration of initial contract: 3 months (Full-time)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Background:
The overall objective of OHRM is ‘To promote organizational culture change in the Secretariat in
order to address new requirements and needs’. Learning activities are organized under the following
categories; Leadership, management and organizational development; Human and financial
resources management; Information technology training; Language and communications
programmes; and Substantive skills development and career support. The organizational scope of
these activities is secretariat-wide. In OHRM, the Learning, Leadership and Organizational
Development Section (LLODS) and the Career Support and Performance Management Section
(CSPM) undertake the global responsibility of designing, developing and delivering these
programmes in collaboration with the offices away from HQ and regional commissions.
The Learning and Career Support Strategy 2014-16 outlined how the United Nations Secretariat
learning programmes, Centrally Coordinated Programmes (CCP) and Language and Communications
Programmes (LCP), would move towards more dynamic online methodologies. Since then, many
online learning programmes have been developed. Popular methodologies have included web
conferencing, videos, communities of practice and self-directed eLearning modules.
One specific programme that the current learning needs assessment exposed as a continued need is
for more effective project management learning. Our current programme is offered through the
online learning library Lynda.com. Based on the low participation rates and the fact that the only
methodology currently offered is self-paced, we concluded that this offer is not properly addressing
our clients´ need. Therefore, OHRM is looking for a vendor to provide a wider variety of online
learning solutions for this programme.
Additionally, OHRM supports the rollout, management and evaluation of the Secretariat wide
mandatory learning portfolio. Most mandatory learning is currently delivered using online SCORM
packages, that require a learner to click through a series of screens and pass multiple choice tests to
verify completion. As these packages expire, both based on content and technology (Flash, which
will no longer be supported in two years), OHRM would like to conduct a research assessment to
recommend more effective learning methods to deliver compliance/mandatory learning.
Based on the projects outlined above, LLODS is searching for a qualified consultant to support the
research, project management, development and delivery of specific learning solutions.

2. Scope of Work and Responsibilities:
OHRM is seeking a consultant to support the project management and roll out in the following
learning areas:
Deliverable 1:
Analysing the current Project Management learning programmes and their impact; based on the
analysis, create a Request for Proposal that will help identify the most qualified providers.
1. A project plan for a new project management programme
2. A RFP for learning vendor for project management
Deliverable 2:
Assessing the current mandatory courses offered online and exploring alternative methodologies in
order to enhance their effectiveness and their long-term impact.
1. A report with recommendations on compliance
2. Specific recommendations on current programmes
EDUCATION:
Candidate must have a graduate degree in adult learning, learning technologies or related field.
Qualifications:
Required:
● Experience in instructional design and training delivery specifically to adults
● Excellent planning and organizing skills
● Experience with drafting formal documents
Desirable:
● Experience with learning programmes on the topic of project management
● Learning and technology research
● Attention to detail/ accuracy oriented
● Excellent analytical skills
● Excellent written communication skills
● Project management experience
TIMEFRAME AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
Start date: 2 October, 2017
Duration: 3 months
Payment schedule: The consultant will work full time and be paid on a monthly basis.
● All 2 deliverables are expected to be completed by 31 December 2017
HOW TO APPLY:
1. Please send your CV and project proposal, including rates and a link to your portfolio to
learning@un.org by 24 September 2017
The proposal shall not include travel expenses and per diem expenses for any onsite
analysis/assessment.