Human Resources Trainer - Retainer

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.  UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.  

Background Information – Kenya Multi Country Office 

Located in Nairobi, Kenya, the Kenya Multi Country Office manages a growing portfolio of engagements, including associated strategic and operational risks. The KEMCO sub-region currently consists of an established Operation Centre in Nairobi/Kenya which manages a portfolio of engagements in multiple countries in East and South Africa. This includes primarily transactional projects in partnership with the Nairobi based UN Agencies, UN-Habitat and UNEP, and multiple ‘operational’ projects in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and several island states.

Under the direct supervision of Human Resources Manager - the  HR Trainer (retainer) is responsible for the following tasks.

1. The retainer is expected to provide one-on-one and group coaching services.
2. The consultant/retainer will be responsible for the design and smooth implementation of the KEMCO learning and development plan, gender action plan and some elements of the people survey action plan.
3. Topics may include but are not limited to: Identifying specific areas for growth, performance management debriefs, general coaching, leadership coaching, career coaching, and team building.
4. The retainer is also expected to deliver online and face-to-face workshops and webinars. This may include but is not limited to: Design and deliver HR Learning programmes for Capacity Building in various areas of work, leadership, performance management and career management, design training material (slides workbooks, user guides.), report writing skills, official communication skills, facilitate team meetings or deliver a Training of Trainers workshops as required.
5. The assignments will involve a combination of the above, based on consultant background and needs expressed by UNOPS KEMCO personnel and HR team.

• Master’s degree in leadership, Change management, Communication, Human Resources Management, Education, Business Administration, International Relations, or a relevant field.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in training needs assessment, organizing and delivering a variety of trainings, sound knowledge and experience of delivering coaching at various levels is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in expertise in Human Resources, Organizational Development and an understanding of Performance Management, Career Development is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in designing and developing adult learning materials/resources/guideline is required.
• It is preferable that the individual has experience with, or in, multilateral institutions
• Strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills is desired.
• Proven competency in public speaking, team building, conflict resolution, leadership development, and collaboration skills is desired.
• Demonstrates professional competency and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and meeting results is desired.

• Fluency in English is required
• Knowledge of any other UN official language is an added advantage particularly Portuguese. 

1. Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement ( ICA)
2. Contract level: LICA-10/ ICS 10
3. Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – Retainer contract (Home-based) - 'One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability'

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• 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 (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

• This is a local post. As such, it is only open to Kenyan Nationals or persons with valid residence permits
• This position is based in a family duty station

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.