Exciting Opportunity in the UN Office of Human Resources-Individual Consultant Talent Management and Job Analysis
Consultancy Opportunity: Individual Consultant (IC) – Talent Management and Job Analysis
Job ID: 250219
Job Network: Management and Administration
Job Family: Human Resources
Category and Level: Consultant (CON)
Duty Station: Remote
Department/Office: Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance – Office of Human Resources
Posted On: January 1, 2025
Deadline: January 14, 2025
Duration: 6 months
Summary of Services
As an Individual Consultant (IC), you will play a pivotal role in modernizing and improving the UN Secretariat’s talent management process. This includes:
- Developing future-ready job profiles that align with organizational needs.
- Ensuring inclusivity and diversity through bias-free and inclusive job responsibilities.
- Enhancing recruitment effectiveness by identifying Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) that support accurate and equitable candidate assessments.
Responsibilities
- Conduct job analysis using OHR’s methodology in collaboration with HR teams and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
- Develop and update Generic Job Profiles (GJPs) for designated areas of expertise.
- Document and maintain processes for creating and managing GJPs.
- Address inquiries regarding the newly developed job profiles.
- Identify emerging transferable KSAs and cross-functional responsibilities across roles.
- Provide regular progress updates to project managers and team members.
Required Qualifications
- Education:
- Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Resources Management, or a related field.
- A bachelor’s degree plus two additional years of relevant work experience may substitute for an advanced degree.
- Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in organizational/industrial psychology, human resources management, or related fields.
- Proficiency in job analysis and project management is mandatory.
- Experience in creating bias-free job descriptions and applying job analysis methodologies is desirable.
- Languages:
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required.
- Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an advantage.
Benefits and Conditions
This position does not require payment of any fee or charge to apply. It offers the opportunity to contribute to a key strategic initiative within the UN, promoting inclusivity and modernization in talent management.
Interested? Apply Now Before January 14, 2025!
