HR Specialist (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)

People and Culture Group

The People and Culture Group (PCG) drives the right culture and working environment in UNOPS by enabling UNOPS to deliver on its strategic intention through:

• embedding of UN core values and standards;

• developing fit-for-purpose People & Culture standards, policies, systems and platforms; and,

• creating an optimal working environment in which personnel are able to flourish and perform at the highest level to achieve UNOPS’ mission.

The Role

The HR Specialist, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is responsible for successful implementation of UNOPS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy, ensuring that HR practice reflects and enables a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. Reporting into the Head of Organization Culture and Engagement, the DEI Specialist collaborates with colleagues and managers across the organization to embed DEI practice across all areas of work and to champion the DEI agenda in UNOPS.

Summary of Key Functions:

1. DEI Action-Planning and Implementation

2. DEI Policies and Processes 

3. Capacity Building

4. Research and Analytics 

• An Advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) preferably in Human Resources, Development Studies, Gender and/or Diversity Studies, Law, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or other related field is required.

• A combination of Bachelor’s degree with additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.

• A minimum of 5 years experience in Human Resources, Project management, Policy development, Learning and Development and/or communications is required.

• A minimum of 3 years experience working on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, such as gender parity, diversity, equity and inclusion in policy development, learning and development initiatives or similar areas is required.

• Previous experience working in an international environment is required.

• Experience of working with Diversity Equity and Inclusion in an international HR context, is highly desirable.

• Experience in facilitation and training delivery is an asset.

• Experience working in the UN and/or with international organizations is an asset.

• Strong experience in research and policy-level analysis is an asset.

• Experience in global gender parity, diversity, equity  and/or inclusion communications is an asset.

• Fluency in English is required.

• Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is a distinct asset.

• 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.

• This position is based in Copenhagen, Denmark which is a family duty station.

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.