Head People Planning and Performance

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 Head of People Planning and Performance provides global strategic direction through leadership and supports the execution of all talent processes, programs, and performance management activities. 

As the leader of this People and Culture stream, the incumbent works collaboratively with other areas of HR and regional offices to directly manage the development needs of critical roles while also coordinating, monitoring and measuring the impact of talent and performance initiatives and programs globally. 

The Head of People Planning and Performance, partners with other members of the leadership team to strengthen the culture of high-performance and continuous development, as well as ensure continuity and consistency of people planning & performance management deliverables. 

Summary of functions:

1. Integrated Talent and Performance Management Strategy

2. Organization Design and Workforce Planning

3. Performance Management Framework

4. Onboarding and Career Development
   
   

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in Human Resources or related disciplines.

Two (2) additional years of relevant experience in combination with a relevant first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) as a substitute to the requirement of a Master’s degree.

Internationally recognized HR professional or Talent Management certification is a plus.

10 years’ experience working in Human Resources, including the following: 

• Minimum of 5 years of formal leadership experience.

• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing and integrating talent management programs covering several of the following areas: performance management, talent reviews, talent development, coaching, workforce planning, succession planning and relationship management within international/ multinational organizations is required.

• Experience in capturing metrics and producing various employment reports is required.

• Experience in People and workforce assessments, managing mobility programs, and data analytics is desired.

• Experience in change management and/or program management is desired. 

• 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. 

• 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.