Trainer: Emotional Intelligence for Leading Teams

About the role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is seeking a consultant trainer to run two cohorts of virtual learning sessions on emotional intelligence, aimed at helping staff across divisions, regional offices and multilateral environmental agreements build self-awareness, empathy and interpersonal skills. The work is home-based and virtual, based in Nairobi, and lasts about 12 days. The consultant reports to the Training Officer under the Chief of the HR Section.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a pre-learning needs assessment and produce an analytical report to inform the design of learning resources and activities.
• Design and develop learning resources such as presentations, learning guides, case studies and practical exercises aligned with learning needs and objectives.
• Facilitate and deliver engaging virtual learning sessions using adult learning methods.
• Administer a post-learning assessment and write a report summarising participant feedback, learning outcomes, learner impressions and lessons learned.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Learning and Development, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development or a related field; a first-level degree plus two years of relevant experience may be accepted instead.
• At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in learning design, facilitation, coaching and organizational development.
• Experience with UN or international organisations in change management or HR development is desirable.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat.

Required skills

• Strong facilitation skills and the ability to engage and motivate participants.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience applying emotional intelligence to lead teams in uncertain times is desirable.