The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Conduct a thorough analysis of the organization’s current induction process and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop a comprehensive induction program framework covering all essential onboarding elements, including orientation, training, mentorship, and assimilation into the organization’s culture.
• Design and create engaging and interactive onboarding materials, including presentations, handbooks, checklists, and online resources.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, such as HR, department heads, and subject matter experts, to gather relevant information and ensure the program meets the specific needs of different roles and departments.
• Incorporate best practices and industry standards into the program design to remain current, effective, and adaptable to future organizational changes.
• Provide recommendations on the optimal delivery methods and technologies to facilitate the induction program, including e-learning platforms, online modules, and in-person sessions.
• Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the effectiveness of the induction program and recommend improvements based on feedback and metrics.

Requirements

Qualifications/special skills

• A first level degree in Business Administration, Graphics design, Website design and development, E-learning, learning and organizational development or related is required.
• A minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in developing and implementing induction programs, preferably in similar industries or organizations, or related area is required.
• Strong knowledge of best practices in onboarding, adult learning principles, and organizational culture is required.
• Excellent analytical, research, and report-writing skills, and proficiency in designing engaging and interactive training materials is required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, and familiarity with e-learning platforms and technology-enabled training solutions is desirable.
• Strong project management and organizational skills is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in written and spoken English is required.