Sonia Bejaoui
Learning & Development Specialist
Montreal,Quebec
Summary
Experienced L&D professional with a successful track record at three United Nations training agencies managing projects. Skilled in education, training, and research, with a focus on eLearning, I am hardworking and passionate, ready to help the team to achieve company goals. Fluent in English, French, and Italian.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Programme Officer
United Nations, ITC ILO
Turin
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Followed and researched developments in employment policies in fragile settings and private sector development; identified and recommended feasible training courses, advisory services and projects;
- Developed course curricula, training material (including on-line), promotional materials, schedules, and methods for the implementation of training courses;
- Acted as activity manager or co-manager, organized, delivered, monitored, and facilitated the implementation of training activities (blended, distance and face-to-face).
Associate Fellow
United Nations, UNSSC
Turin
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Worked with key clients, partners and resource persons to facilitate the design, development, implementation and evaluation of assigned learning programs and knowledge management projects;
- Participated in survey initiatives; assisted with design of data collection tools; issued data collection tools, review, analyze and interpret responses, identified problems/issues and prepared preliminary conclusions;
- Undertook outreach, marketing and communications activities.
Consultant
United Nations, ITC ILO
Turin
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted in the implementation of e-learning initiatives and web-based knowledge- sharing platforms; adapted content material from face-to-face courses to e-learning with interactive tools, such as Articulate Rise, Storyline 360, Genial.ly, H5P, Jamboard, Padlet, Mural.
Trainee
United Nations, UNITAR
Geneva
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Provided support in the coordination of tailor-made activities, including preparation of training materials with the experts, coordination of logistics; conducted research and drafted project proposals for further collaborations; preparation of statistics and evaluation reports.
Trainee
United Nations, ITC ILO
Turin
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Conducted comparative research to produce learning material.
- Supported the development of a MOOC.
- Produced follow-up emails to inform stakeholders of business decisions.
- Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
Junior Recruiter
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Supported hiring process by scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks and completing various paperwork.
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
Trainee
LuxairGroup
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Interacted with customers under supervision to support operational objectives.
- Produced letters and memoranda to inform stakeholders of business decisions.
Education
Master - Diplomacy
LUISS University
09.2018 - 05.2019
Master - International Relations and Diplomacy
Turin University / Potsdam University
12.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor - Translation and Interpreting
Genoa University / Bochum University
09.2011 - 05.2014
Skills
Project Management
Training and Development
Documentation and Reporting
Team Collaboration
Planning and Coordination
Problem-Solving
MS Office / LMS
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Decision-Making
Certification
PMP (on going)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The supernatural is the natural not yet explained.
Elbert Hubbard
Timeline
Programme Officer
United Nations, ITC ILO
01.2022 - 12.2022
Associate Fellow
United Nations, UNSSC
12.2020 - 12.2021
Consultant
United Nations, ITC ILO
08.2020 - 12.2020
Trainee
United Nations, UNITAR
10.2019 - 04.2020
Trainee
United Nations, ITC ILO
03.2019 - 10.2019
Master - Diplomacy
LUISS University
09.2018 - 05.2019
Junior Recruiter
09.2017 - 08.2018
Trainee
LuxairGroup
01.2017 - 03.2017
Master - International Relations and Diplomacy
Turin University / Potsdam University
12.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor - Translation and Interpreting
Genoa University / Bochum University
09.2011 - 05.2014