Change Management Specialist (Retainer)

• Infrastructure
• Procurement 
• Project Management (full service, back on track)
• HR and Transactional Services
• Grants Management 
• Technical and Advisory Services
• Project Information

• Develop and implement change management plans to support organizational initiatives and projects.
• Identify potential risks and resistance to change, and develop mitigation strategies.

• Communicate change initiatives clearly and effectively to all stakeholders.
• Engage with employees to foster acceptance and support for change initiatives.
• Establishing solid working relationship with the project board and other key stakeholders
• Managing project communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions
• Advising the PM and Project Board on issues that may impact the achievement of the outcomes

• Support the PM in the preparation and managing of the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan 
• Track and report on the progress and impact of change management activities.
• Adjust strategies as necessary based on feedback and outcomes.

• Conduct assessments to identify training  
• Develop a comprehensive training strategy to address identified gaps to be implemented by a responsible Training, learning and Knowledge Manager. 

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) preferably in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field. 
• A first-level university degree with additional experience may be accepted.

• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in change management, preferably within the UN system or an international organization.

• Proven ability to design and deliver effective change management and training programs.
• Working with public institutions 
• At least 2 years of proven experience in managing change initiatives and mitigating resistance.

• Excellent command of English.
• Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
• Albanian desirable. 

Contract type: ICA
Contract level:  LICA 10 / IICA2. The contract modality (Local ICA or International ICA) will be evaluated based on the nationality of the preferred candidate. 
Contract duration: Up to 150 working days within 2 years, with possibility of extension subject to performance and availability of funds. 

• 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. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. 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.