HR Specialist - Talent Outreach & Recruitment (retainer), Multiple positions

The People and Performance Group (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 recruiting an enthusiastic talent attraction professional to contribute to position UNOPS as 

an inclusive employer of choice globally and build internal capacity. The role will be required to support key recruitment talent outreach and employer branding related initiatives. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen UNOPS global talent acquisition strategy within the United Nations family and have an active contribution to UNOPS Strategic Plan. 

Under the supervision of the Talent Outreach Advisor or his/her delegate, you will be working together with the talent outreach team and other relevant stakeholders to design and implement recruitment talent outreach and employer branding related initiatives as well as training materials.  

You will mainly work on three (3) functional areas: employer branding, recruitment outreach, and capacity building as described below:

• Contribute to develop an employer branding strategy to position UNOPS as an inclusive employer of choice

• Develop and promote recruitment branding initiatives to build awareness among specific talent audiences

• Design and implement employee advocacy programme or similar

• Develop, implement and facilitate training initiatives for personnel, in particular for UNOPS leadership and management, on the use of social medial and relevant networks to attract diverse talent 

• Contribute to develop communication materials and training to brand UNOPS as employer of choice at various networking and industry events

• Contribute to the development of  trainings on employer branding for units / field offices and support their implementation

• Contribute to develop innovative recruitment campaigns including media, print, web/online content and event promotion.Produce various materials and  as required in the campaigns and strategy

• Provide recommendations on best practices and trends related to attracting, retaining, and promoting a diverse workforce. 

• Lead recruitment activities to ensure a diverse pool of candidates is attracted to UNOPS.

• An advanced degree in Communication, Human Resources, Journalism, Political Science, Psychology, Marketing, or other related field would be desirable.

• Alternatively, a combination of Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience, may be accepted in lieu of advanced degree.

• 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.

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
peace and 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 5,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,400 personnel recruited on
behalf of our partners, spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a range of
nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced and diverse labour force — a
strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs. We
continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that
encourage the recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

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