Human Resource Analyst (Human Resource Development)-Retainer

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner. 

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations. 

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it. 

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 

Ethiopia Multi-country office (ETMCO) sub-region currently consists of an established Operation Centre in Addis Ababa which manages a portfolio of engagements in four (4)  Horn of Africa countries  (Ethiopia, Djibouti, Sudan and South Sudan).  ETMCO focuses on Infrastructure, Procurement, Project Management, HR and Transactional Services, and Fund Management services across a wide range of sectors including Health, Education, Agriculture, Resilient infrastructure among others.  

Our goal is to support countries, help people in need and enable our partners through  delivering on our mandate of infrastructure, procurement and project management in the countries in the Horn of Africa.  Building on our global experience successfully delivering projects in complex operating environments, a healthy pipeline of engagements are at various stages of discussion with our priority partners.  

Project Background

UNOPS has signed a project agreement with the Ministry of Health to strengthen the Capacity of the Ministry for the Realization of Health Sector Transformation Plan (HSTP-II) on selected priorities. This project will be implemented in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and the overall objective/purpose is to contribute towards the realization of selected strategic priorities of the Health Sector Transformation Plan (HSTP-II) which is more on project management focusing on institutional capacity building, technical assistance etc. UNOPS is selected to manage and implement the project by creating a project management unit (PMU). This unit will be formed by a group of experts and specialists in the relevant matters that will be in charge of delivering the outputs. 

The Human Resource Analyst will report to the UNOPS Project Manager and will be working in close and day-to-day collaboration with the client institution, particularly the Human Resource Development Lead Executive Office (LEO). The PM will also gather feedback from the client to manage and assess the deliverables. 

Strategic Initiative:  

• Improve Human Resource Development and Management

• Support the Ministry by providing analysis of Human Resources Health policy and strategy

• Support in identifying and analyzing trends and patterns in HRH status

• Assist the HR directorate in coordination and management of the level 4 Health Extension Workers (HEW) upgrading of training program 

• Prepare training materials including occupational standards for Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) in health and support in the coordination and facilitation of trainings on the same

• Support the initiation of a new training program based on the identified needs of the health sector

• Provide capacity building support to Regional health science colleges and faculties on teaching methods, occupational standard and model curriculum designing

• Support the development of model curriculum for health science training program

• Provide support on development of assessment tool (qualification exam) for health science training program

• Support the directorate in coordinating partners that are engaged in HEW training program 

• Support the writing of qualification framework, scope of practice and job evaluation and grading for health care workers.

• Perform other key responsibilities within the scope of role

• First-level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) in Public health, Business Administration, Management or related fields is required. 

• Advanced University degree in Public health, Business Administration, Management or related fields is desirable.

• A minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience in public health and Human Resources for Health (HRH) related training programs is required.

• Work experience with proven ability to analyze and develop HRH strategies is desirable

• Knowledge of Ethiopia’s health system, sectoral reform processes, HRH training and regulations, occupational standard and curriculum designing is desirable

• Experience with developing health professional qualification framework is an asset

• Fluency in written, reading and spoken English is required.

• Working knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

1. Contract type: Local Individual Contractual Agreement (LICA) 
2. Contract level: LICA-8 (ICS 8)
3. Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

• 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.