HR Specialist (Diversity & Inclusion)

The People and Performance Group (PPG) helps UNOPS empowering people, driving organisational excellence and managing change across the organisation in order to help UNOPS deliver on its strategic intent.

The PPG is a strategic HR function for UNOPS, based in UNOPS headquarters in Copenhagen. We are focused on partnering with key stakeholders to shape the UNOPS HR strategy  and building a workforce and culture that enables the organization to deliver on its strategy.  PPG is also at the forefront of UNOPS HR transformation journey. 

We are a hard-working and committed team, bringing together experienced professionals with strategic HR management and expertise – all of us having a passion for achieving results and building innovation into our way of doing business.

We work in a dynamic team-based approach and drive to get things done. We are currently looking for an HR Specialist - Diversity and Inclusion to strengthen our capacity to retain the best talent from around the world. The role will contribute to the development of HR policies in conjunction with the policy team and develop initiatives that create and foster an open and inclusive work culture at UNOPS. The role will also lead the strengthening of organizational communications to help build understanding of and commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our workforce.

This role reports to the Deputy Director, People and Performance Group (PPG) and will be instrumental in the implementation of UNOPS Gender Diversity and Inclusion strategy, with a focus on HR practice and diversity and inclusion in the organisation. 

• In partnership with relevant HR work streams develop, implement, monitor and review processes and procedures, (including talent outreach, talent management, learning and development, Policy, Internal Grievances), that address UNOPS Diversity and Inclusion needs and promote gender equality.

• Proactively build relationships with leaders, stakeholders & colleagues across the organisation to drive high impact gender diversity and inclusion initiatives in-line with UNOPS vision and values.
• Provide advice, guidance and support on Diversity and Inclusion issues to regional and country offices.
• Partner with and support Country Offices with the implementation of the Regional and Country GD&I action plans and play an advocacy role for these changes.
• Develop and implement support tools and mechanisms for diverse populations to establish effective support networks within the organization.
• Create, build and sustain effective external working relationships and networks with key equality, Diversity and Inclusion partners and identify new partners to broaden networks.
• Act as Secretariat and technical advisor for UNOPS Gender Diversity and Inclusion Advisory panel.

• 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.
• 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.

Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreement (IICA)
Contract level: IICA-2
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.

• 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.