Learning & Organisation Development Advisor

Overview

About Us

GOAL has responded to the world’s major humanitarian crises since its founding in 1977, working with vulnerable communities in 14 countries across the globe with a dedicated team of 3,000 personnel. While GOAL continues to be an agile first-responder to humanitarian crises, it is also committed to working with vulnerable communities to help them survive crises and support them on the road to recovery.

Job Purpose

GOAL has a great opportunity for a Learning & Organisation Development professional who is passionate about designing, delivering, and evaluating impactful learning and organisational development interventions. You will play a key role in shaping the learning culture of a dynamic and ambitious humanitarian organisation of 3,000 team members delivering life-changing programmes across 14 countries in Africa, Middle East and Latin America.

Working with GOAL’s Head of Talent, Learning and Inclusion, and as part of a global team of committed and talented HR colleagues, you will have a voice on people strategy and have a central role in fostering an inclusive, high-performing, learning culture through the roll-out of GOAL’s Learning and Development Framework, its Performance Growth Programme Grow with GOAL, and its Leadership Development Programme.

You will be part of an innovative team shaped by their shared commitment to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging and who are passionate about delivering impactful L&OD programmes in support of GOAL’s humanitarian mission, including leveraging new AI opportunities in learning strategies. Please note, this role can be based fully remotely from anywhere in the UK.

Duties and responsibilities:

L&OD Planning:

· Work with the Head of Talent, Learning and Inclusion to design and implement OD priorities including L&D, EDI, succession and talent planning, culture development initiatives, and other employee development programmes.

· Develop and promote the Learning and Development planning process for business units which support GOAL’s strategic objectives at HQ and country level, which drives the skills and competencies required by the organisation.

· Manage and support the organisation’s talent mapping and succession planning programme, and support opportunities for progression within GOAL.

 

L&OD Programme Development, Delivery, and Evaluation

· Provide advice and coaching to develop leadership and management capability through

GOAL’s Learning and Development Framework, bespoke learning and development activities, and the development and implementation of skill booster sessions to support people management skills

· Review GOAL’s LMS and advise on best-fit delivery strategy regarding learning technologies and platforms; integrate innovative solutions to enhance the learning experience, including AI.

· Lead the development, commissioning and delivery of programmes to improve and enhance management and leadership capabilities across the organisation.

· Ensure inclusive practice is integrated into GOAL’s L&OD agenda from content to training to support the growth of an organisation culture focused on diversity, dignity, equality, belonging, and inclusion

· Support HR Business Partners in identifying L&D needs in collaboration with line managers and through analysis of personal development objectives identified in the performance management process.

· Design and develop relevant learning curricula for different employee groups aligned with learning needs analysis outcomes

· Manage the delivery of GOAL’s mandatory training requirements, ensuring face-to-face and online courses are developed by the responsible business units as required

· Maintain and coordinating the GOAL Global E-Learning Champions Network and facilitate the network quarterly update sessions, fostering and growing a Learning Community of Practice

· Design and implement evaluation strategies to measure the effectiveness of training and development initiatives, and implement post-evaluation changes as required

· Assess organisational investment (employee hours) in trainings and development initiatives

· Design engaging communication plans to market learning and development opportunities to GOAL employees including coaching, mentoring, e-learning modules, workshops, and other learning interventions.

· Utilize a variety of media and delivery methods within training programmes to accommodate diverse learning styles

 

Requirements

Essential

· Ability to analyse learning needs and tailor programs to address those needs.

· Proven experience in instructional design and training program content development.

· Facilitation and Presentation Skills

· Demonstrated ability to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of training programmes.

· Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

· Project management skills. Adaptability to changing business needs and priorities.

· Familiarity with learning management systems and e-learning platforms.

· Mobility and ability to travel to GOAL countries of operation if requested

Desirable

· Postgraduate degree or certifications in HR or Training and Development

· Creativity in designing engaging learning materials.

· Awareness or possess personality profiling / assessment certifications, e.g., MBTI, Insights, 360 feedback.

· Languages: Arabic and/or French

We strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement listed. We believe that diversity of thought and background contribute to our collective success, and we are committed to providing opportunities for growth and development for all employees.

At GOAL we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please just contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment.hq@goal.ie

GOAL commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to building an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. We are particularly eager to receive applications from women, people with disabilities, members of ethnic and racial minority groups and other underrepresented groups. We recognize that a diverse team enhances our ability to serve our mission effectively. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Join us in creating a workplace where everyone belongs and contributes to making a difference.

All employees share the responsibility for fulfilling GOAL’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and equal treatment. Moreover, GOAL does not discriminate against any employee, volunteer, or applicant on the basis of race, age, gender identity, origin, political opinion, civil status, medical condition, disability, ethnic background, colour, religion, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in our recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other people processes.

Accountability within GOAL :
At GOAL, a commitment to our values and integrity framework is critical to working with us. Every candidate offered a position will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:

Compliance with Policies and Procedures: Adhere to all GOAL policies and procedures, including safeguarding, the code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles, and protocols addressing unacceptable behaviour. This ensures a safe, respectful, and ethical work environment.

Safeguarding Reporting: Promptly report any concerns regarding the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult. Protecting those we serve is a fundamental responsibility and priority.

Dignity at Work:  Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour by GOAL staff or partners. Maintaining high standards of conduct is essential for our integrity and the trust placed in us by the communities we serve.

Safeguarding
GOAL is absolutely committed to the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable adults. We achieve this comprehensive safeguarding approach through a combination of measures, including rigorous background checks and training for all staff and volunteers, clear safeguarding policies and procedures, open reporting channels to encourage raising concerns, and partnerships with child protection organizations (if applicable). As part of our commitment to accountability, all GOAL staff are mandated to report any concerns regarding the safety of children or vulnerable adults.

General Terms and Conditions

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.

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