United Nations Environment Programme

Emotional Intelligence: The Foundation of Leading Teams in Times of Uncertainty

Duty station
🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya
Country / area
Kenya
Region
Africa
UN system
Other UN Entity
Level
CON
Category
Consultants
Job family
Human Resources
Posted
Closes
in 8 days Source: 06:59, Jun 13, 2026 Africa/Nairobi

About this role

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a consultant to design and deliver virtual training sessions on emotional intelligence for UNEP staff across all divisions, regional offices, and MEAs. The role involves conducting pre-learning needs assessments, developing diverse learning resources, facilitating engaging virtual sessions using adult learning methodologies, and administering post-learning assessments. The consultant will report to the Training Officer within the HR Section based in Nairobi. This is a home-based virtual delivery position with a duration of 12 days.

Key requirements

  • Advanced university degree in Learning and Development, HR Management, or related field
  • 7+ years experience in learning design, facilitation, coaching, and organizational development
  • Fluency in written and spoken English

Nice to have

  • Experience working with UN or international organizations in change management or HR development
  • Strong facilitation skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

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Requirements at a glance

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Min. experience
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in learning design, facilitation, coaching, and organisational development is required.
Required degree
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Learning and Development, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree combined with additional relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
Languages
English

Result of Service

to Enhance self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal skills to improve collaboration and leadership capabilities and equip leaders with emotional intelligence skills to navigate uncertainty, connect authentically with their teams, and foster resilience.

Work Location

Nairobi(Home-based Virtual Delivery)

Expected duration

12 days

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Environment Programme is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The consultancy position is based in the HR Section of the Corporate Services Division at the Nairobi Duty Station. Under the guidance of the Chief of the HR Section, the consultant will report to the Training Officer. Duties and Responsibilities. The consultant is expected to design, develop and deliver two cohort of virtual learning session on the Foundation of Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence for Leading Teams in Times of Uncertainty targeting UNEP staff in all Divisions, Regional Offices and MEAs. Specifically, the key deliverable are, • Conduct pre-learning needs assessment and produce an analytical report to inform the design and development of learning resources and activities. • Design and develop diverse learning resources, including presentations, learning guides, case studies and practical exercises or projects, ensuring alignment with identified learning needs and objectives covering the identified topics. • Facilitate and deliver engaging learning sessions, employing appropriate adult learning methodologies to support effective knowledge transfer and skills development mainly through virtual sessions . • Administer post-learning assessment and prepare a a comprehensive report summarizing participants feedback, learning outcomes achieved, key observations reflecting the impression of the learners and lessons learned.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Learning and Development, Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree combined with additional relevant experience may be accepted in leu of the advanced degree. Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in learning design, facilitation, coaching, and organisational development is required. Experience working with UN or international organisations in change management or HR development contexts is desirable. Strong facilitation skills and the ability to engage and motivate participants is desirable. Excellent communication and presentation skills. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is desirable. Demonstrated experience in applying Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to lead teams effectively in times of uncertainty 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.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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