Learning and Organisational Development Officer

We have an excellent opportunity for a Learning and Organisational Development Officer, to work in the Human Resources and Facilities Management Division (HRFMD).

The Learning and Organisational Development Officer is part of the Human Resources and Facilities Management Division, and reports to the Head of Learning and Organisational Development. The L&OD Officer will provide effective advise and support in all activities related to learning and development and organisation development. They will have responsibility for the coordination, administration and implementation of a range of learning and development activities and projects as well as ensuring the development and maintenance of robust learning and development systems and processes.  These will include managing corporate induction, learning and development management and administration, including e-learning, performance management scheme arrangements, supporting the provision of management information and budget tracking. The role holder will be the first point of contact for learning and development queries ensuring an excellent customer experience to all staff members and managers.

To be considered, you will have a degree in human resources management/ development, organisational development, psychology or other related field, or equivalent qualification. You will need to have at least four to six years of demonstrated work experience in L&OD or in a Human Resources role with a Learning and Development component in similar international organisations. You will also have substantial experience in at least two of the main areas of work: Performance Management, Organisational Development, Learning and Development, e-learning, Leadership and Management Development.  

Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the experience required for this position.

The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 member governments and provides guidance on policymaking, technical assistance and advisory services to Commonwealth member countries.  We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive and equitable development.

Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter. Covering letters should be structured to address the key criteria required in the person specification, giving clear examples.

To join us, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country and have the right to live and work in the UK.

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