Job Summary
This position is part of the Human Resources Branch (HRB) that provides and maintains a quality human resource and workforce management framework to ensure the Secretariat can fulfil its strategic and operational objectives efficiently and effectively. Amongst others, the Branch is responsible for recruiting, performance management, policy advice, employee development programmes and overall strategic resource planning.
Our dynamic HR team is looking for a dedicated professional with expertise in the field of performance management and employee development.
Your main objectives as the Talent Development Officer are to lead the broad areas of Learning & Development, Performance Management, Employee Engagement and Leadership Development. In this role, you will deliver learning and development solutions by bringing in innovative training and learning knowledge and practices to support the needs and efficiency of the OPCW. What is more, you will develop and implement leadership and employee development programmes to boost an effective leadership development framework at all organisational levels.
Main Responsibilities
In this position as the Talent Development Officer, you will develop and design innovative learning activities, and implement learning approaches that meet OPCW operational needs. You will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the OPCW performance management framework and culture. Also, you will provide advice to managers and staff on the performance management process, and you will foreshadow current best trends in performance and talent management and will integrate current industry practices. In addition, you will develop and introduce relevant leadership programmes and learning opportunities across the organisation at all levels.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
Essential:
Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent), preferably in learning, training and development, management, public or business administration, or a related area such as education or social science. A first level university degree in a related field in combination with qualifying experience (minimum 7 years) may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A relevant combination of technical qualifications and extensive professional experience (minimum 11 years) in talent management may also be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Desirable:
Coaching and/or Training certification; Project management certificate;
Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
A minimum of 5 years progressively responsible working experience in human resources management, several of which must be in the areas of performance management, staff development, leadership development, and/or employee engagement, is required with an advanced degree. 7 years of similar experience is required if only a first level degree is held. Experience working in a multicultural or international work environment is required.
Desirable:
Experience in the design and practical delivery of formal training programmes is desirable.
Skills and Competencies
To succeed in this role you will need the following skills and competencies:
Languages
Fluency in English is essential and a good working knowledge of one of the other official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is desirable.
Closing Date: 6 July 2022
