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The consultancy position is based in the HR Section of the Corporate Services Division at the Nairobi Duty Station. Under the guidance of the Chief of the HR Section, the consultant will report to the Training Officer. Duties and Responsibilities. The consultant is expected to design, develop and deliver two cohort of virtual learning session on the Foundation of Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence for Leading Teams in Times of Uncertainty targeting UNEP staff in all Divisions, Regional Offices and MEAs. Specifically, the key deliverable are, • Conduct pre-learning needs assessment and produce an analytical report to inform the design and development of learning resources and activities. • Design and develop diverse learning resources, including presentations, learning guides, case studies and practical exercises or projects, ensuring alignment with identified learning needs and objectives covering the identified topics. • Facilitate and deliver engaging learning sessions, employing appropriate adult learning methodologies to support effective knowledge transfer and skills development mainly through virtual sessions . • Administer post-learning assessment and prepare a a comprehensive report summarizing participants feedback, learning outcomes achieved, key observations reflecting the impression of the learners and lessons learned.\n\nQualifications/special skills\nAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Learning and Development, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree combined with 2 additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Minimum of Fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in learning design, facilitation, coaching, and organisational development is required. Experience working with UN or international organisations in change management or HR development context is desirable . Strong facilitation skills and the ability to engage and motivate participants is desirable Excellent communication and presentation skills. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is desirable. Demonstrated experience in applying Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to lead teams effectively in times of uncertainty is desirable.\n\nLanguages\nEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. 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