Job Summary
The Senior Learning and Development Specialist is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and evaluation of organizational development, learning, employee engagement, and performance management initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness and support IFPRI's strategic objectives.
Working closely with the Human Resources team in Washington, DC, and managers across the Institute, the
incumbent will identify development needs, coordinate learning programs, support employee engagement
and talent development initiatives, administer performance management processes, and contribute to HR
projects and policy development. The role promotes a culture of continuous learning, employee growth, and
high performance within a diverse and globally distributed workforce.
This is a one-year renewable position based in IFPRI's New Delhi, India office. Given the close
collaboration required with colleagues globally, the position requires flexibility in working hours and
maintaining regular overlap with U.S. business hours to support meetings, projects,



and service delivery
across time zones.
Essential Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:
Learning and Development
Identify organizational, team, and individual development needs through assessments, performance data, stakeholder consultation, and workforce analysis. Design and implement targeted learning solutions to address capability gaps, enhance leadership effectiveness, and strengthen workforce readiness.
Develop an annual Learning and Development Plan aligned with organizational priorities and workforce capability requirements
Manages professional development perks, including reviewing employee requests, providing guidance, and monitoring the allocated budget.
Partner with vendors, consultants, and CGIAR centers, to develop and deliver high-quality learning interventions.
Design and develop learning materials including facilitator guides, participant workbooks, job aids, presentations

📌 Senior Learning and Development Specialist (New Delhi)
🏢 International Food Policy Research Inst.
📍 New Delhi