Learning management system consultant 15326

Learning Management System Consultant The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to end global hunger. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. WFP’s greatest strength is its dedicated people working tirelessly around the world to reduce hunger, often under difficult conditions where security threats and risks to personal safety are considerable. The global context in which WFP operates is rapidly changing which means the need for effective people management is becoming important than ever before. The organization is committed to transform its HR function to a strategic business partner. To achieve this, we need more outstanding HR professionals to get involved and contribute to a key moment in WFP’s history - for the first time, we are setting up a strategic HR capability to enable WFP to meet its vision of zero hunger ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE? Selected candidates may be asked to serve in a difficult duty station upon appointment.

Please visit our careers page to get more information about being an International Professional in WFP: www.wfp.org/about/vacancies/professionals

About the role We are currently recruiting a highly competent Consultant based at our Headquarters/ Rome, Italy to provide project management and change management’s expertise for the implementation of a high-performing LMS. This role will implement a world-class Learning Management System and assure that this global LMS becomes the single entry point for any employee of WFP to access learning.

More specifically, the consultant will be responsible for the following activities:

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Support LMS Project Manager with planning, administration, and tasks coordination during each phase of the project Assist Project Manager with tracking progress made on project plan and with regular status updates to HR leadership team and to learning work group Organise and attend meetings for project team, with key stakeholders, with HR leadership team and learning work group and with external LMS provider Liaise on a regular basis with external LMS provider

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Acquire an in-depth understanding of the learning process in WFP according to the Learning and Capability Development framework, the career development framework and the performance management cycle

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Conduct discovery meetings to define the needs in terms of a learning management system from (1) the learning focal points in field and (2) from the functional learning providers (Subject-Matter Experts)

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Conduct change impact assessments with (1) the learning focal points in field and (2) the functional learning providers (Subject-Matter Experts)

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Provide input to LMS provider on WFP learning rules, different roles and permissions and on design of learning and related HR-processes

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Translate diagnosis and analysis into LMS features needed with LMS provider

System Configuration, Integration and “Go-Live”:  Ensuring LMS design & configuration actions are documented and executed  Follow-up and test the configure application to meet WFP’s specific learning process requirements  Train all required participants in UAT on best practices, share testing scripts and assure a smooth UAT with all required stakeholders  Document and track the required LMS enhancement requests and assist with testing of any identified errors  Assist in data mapping activities to support migration to and integration with LMS  Assure a smooth transition from previous LMS to the new LMS by helping different stakeholders to upload progressively all knowledge and training material to new LMS  Maintain mastery knowledge of existing LMS and ensure that the new LMS becomes the single entry point for anyone accessing learning  Ensure hyper-care after the LMS go-live

Change Management – Communication – Training:  Establish a proper visual identity for the LMS and define an attractive brand for the LMS  Design and roll-out an organizational communication campaign through setting up the needed super user system, briefing the IT helpdesk –ask HR, sharing the relevant information  Define the different training needs for LMS according to different categories of LMS users (learning focal points, learning providers, end users, line-managers, LMS team, etc.)  Educate and provide needed training to the different categories of LMS users in a timely manner In addition, the consultant will be expected to support the Capability Development team with other learning programmes from the learning needs analysis through vendor management, learning solution development, learning delivery, LMS administration until learning measurement and reporting.

Competencies and Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources (HR), computer science, information systems, education or related field or its equivalent  Minimum of 5 years ‘experience in designing, configuring, testing, implementing SaaS solutions focused on Talent Management (e.g., learning management, compensation management, performance) on an international scale  Functional and technical experience with ERP software preferred, ideally SAP  Proficiency in business analysis and requirements gathering abilities  Strong vendor management experience  Ability to learn technology quickly through instruction and self-training learning and to effectively transfer knowledge to customers and colleagues 2

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Ability to work well with a diverse project team, driven by internal customer success with a team player attitude Proven track record of building relationships with and managing responsibilities for a wide-range of internal and external stakeholders.

Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate and influence internally with various stakeholders and subject matter experts across business functions, levels and geographical areas Creative problem solver, flexible and constructive approach to overcome challenges Strong experience in project management Ability to manage within budget and time constraints.

Ability to manage up and lead others to meet project deadlines and milestones.

Working knowledge (proficiency/level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (level B) of another UN official language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian or Chinese) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages)

Application Procedures: Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/14-0015326 Step 1: Register and create your online CV. Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.

NOTE: You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Deadline for applications: 18 July 2014 WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

Qualified female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are encouraged to apply.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

REF: 14-0015326

Fighting Hunger Worldwide www.wfp.org

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