Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisor

• Motivated and passionate people with diverse, equitable and inclusive culture
• Transparent and collaborative information sharing with the Secretariat

• Ensure that the Stop TB Partnership implements its host recruitment and retention policies in a way which promotes diversity and inclusiveness.
• Align recruitment and people management to Stop TB’s strategic requirements in order to attract and manage a diverse range of talent.
• Inculcate motivation and passion for Stop TB’s mission, and promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, and transparent and collaborative information sharing.
• Further strengthen capacity of personnel and management to ensure a workplace that is free of all forms of discrimination and harassment, with diverse staff motivated and engaged and contributing effectively to the mission of the Stop TB Partnership.
• Enact an inclusive and enabling work environment where colleagues can thrive through actions fostering team spirit, learning and development and well-being.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on diversity, equity and inclusion to assure visibility and accessibility of tools, training, and inter-organizational dialogue on cultural awareness, diversity, inclusion, and anti-discrimination.
• Promote and implement diversity and inclusion related policies and strategies of UNOPS and UN System, building on gains and lessons learned from past Stop TB Action Plans and Roadmaps.
• Train hiring managers and personnel working on human resources on how to select, manage, motivate, evaluate and retain diverse employees.
• Develop and implement metrics to measure and monitor progress on motivation, diversity, equity and inclusion; evaluate any surveys, advise on findings and follow-up actions. Report annually on relevant KPIs. Provide recommendations and follow up on how to improve the metrics.

• Working with the human resource policies of UNOPS to design and promote best practices and strategies for talent and performance management, learning and development and employee engagement.
• Build capacity of Stop TB Partnership personnel, management and governance bodies on diversity and inclusion by developing and implementing training and other learning opportunities, organizing sessions during Board meetings.
• Organize regular capacity building sessions, personnel retreat and social events to boost employees’ motivation, well-being and team spirit.
• Partner with the HR Manager in the Geneva Office to resolve internal conflicts and act as the “go to” person when Stop TB Personnel have concerns related to misconduct, diversity and inclusion.
• Provide advice on how to improve diversity and inclusion practices at the recruitment, onboarding and developmental stage of STBP personnel.

• In collaboration with UNOPS, organize, conduct and disseminate results of periodic staff surveys and implement actions as needed to address the findings and recommendations and contribute to DEI strategy of STBP.
• Work with the hosting agency to ensure that ample staff support mechanisms are available and accessible to staff and aligned with the STBP strategy.
• Serve as liaison between staff, team leaders, Deputy Executive Director and Executive Director regarding the organization’s climate, employee well-being, related project updates, proposals, and planning.
• Implement and contribute to UNOPS policies and strategies related to recruitment, talent management, performance management, developing tailored learning plans and SOPs for Stop TB Secretariat.

• An advanced University Degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in one of the following disciplines: human resources, organizational psychology or relevant field, international relations, political science, business administration, public administration, management, law,  or other relevant field,
  is required.

• A University Degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) with additional two (2) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in talent, people and change management is required

• At least five (5) years of experience in leading diversity and inclusion efforts in an international setting is required

• Knowledge and experience of human rights legislation is an asset;

• Hands-on experience designing staff policies like anti-discrimination and equal employment opportunity is an asset

• Excellent working knowledge of English is required

• Knowledge of another UN offical language is an asset

1. Contract type (FTA, Staff)
2. Contract level (ICS 11, P4)
3. Contract duration (One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability)

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.