C004094 Principal Learning Advisor (NS) - TUE 4 Mar Oeiras

C004094 Principal Learning Advisor (NS) - TUE 4 Mar
Oeiras
Oeiras, Distrito de Lisboa, Portugal

Deadline Date: 04 March 2025

Requirement Title: Principal Learning Advisor

Location: Oeiras, Portugal

Full time
- site: Yes

Total Scope of the request (hours): 900

Required Start Date: 14-APR-2025

End Contract Date: 31-DEC-2025

Required Security Clearance: NATO Secret

Specific Working Conditions: Normal office environment

Duties and Role

• Analyse and translate training needs and requirements into effective learning opportunities;
• Support the design, development and delivery of training programmes focused on the Agency's core priorities.
• Plan, manage and implement a comprehensive learning portfolio, including Technical, Soft Skills and Corporate training activities related to Agency processes, services and capabilities.
• Develop statements of work, liaise with external training suppliers to request quotes, create purchase requisitions, process invoices and manage the entire training coordination process for each assigned training service and/or portfolio.
• Coordinate the procurement and establishment of digital learning subscriptions services, including assigning subscriptions to internal staff.
• Serve as the focal point for specialized learning offerings with various training providers such as NATO School Oberammergau, NCI Academy, SANS and other commercial or
  -
  - profit providers. Facilitate staff nominations, coordinate participation and enrolment of participants to such courses.
• Plan and organize learning events at the NCI Academy related to the Academy Induction Programme, and other
  - hoc training/learning events.
• Facilitate and provide logistical support to training initiatives such as Team Development, Team Coaching, seminars, conferences, communities of practice and "TED Talks" style events.
• Advise and support to staff in learning activities and personal and professional development.
• Collect and analyse feedback from instructors and participants after each training session. Evaluate and make recommendations on training material and methodology.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), training coordinators and key stakeholders to ensure the relevance and quality of learning initiatives.
• Administer course iterations, seats and training requests on the Training Management System (TMS).
• Maintain data and ensure accuracy of training records and information on learning opportunities at the Agency.
• Monitor the execution of training and travel budgets.

Minimum Requirements

• NATO Secret clearance
• Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 3 years
  - related experience or a secondary educational qualification with 5 years
  - related experience;
• Experience in managing learning/training and professional development activities for a large organization;
• Experience in facilitating team building;
• Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate);
• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, Power
  Point, Share
  Point;
• Ability to exercise judgment of priorities, organizing multiple tasks with high priorities and working with minimal direction;
• Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to take initiative and a flexible approach allowing the incumbent to respond reliably and competently to changing requirements in a demanding environment;
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the Agency and customer organizations.