The Position:
The HR Analyst, Career Development and Talent Mobility position is located in Nairobi, Kenya. Under the direction and supervision of the HR Manager, Learning, Leadership Development and Talent Mobility, the HR Analyst will support the development and implementation of career development and talent management and mobility initiatives.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
The HR Analyst, Career Development and Talent Mobility will support the development and implementation of career development and talent mobility initiatives. This role focuses on analyzing organizational talent mobility needs, supporting career development and talent mobility initiatives to enhance UNFPA’s talent management and organizational effectiveness.
You would be responsible for:
A. Career Development:
- Coordinate and support the design of a cohesive career framework that links corporate talent review outcomes to career conversations and actionable follow-up.
- Along with the HR Specialist, contribute to the design and implementation of career coaching, mentoring, and sponsorship initiatives to address organizational goals including workplace harmony, DEI initiatives, individual career growth.
- Coordinate the design and and implementation of a talent identification and development program for high-potential general support staff moving into professional roles.
- Coordinate the design and maintenance of an online talent management tool (Talent Marketplace) aimed at quickly linking managers with internal talent to address short-term business needs.
- Engage with HR Business Partner teams to support career guidance and development of management and staff.
- Manage and oversee the procurement and vendor management.
B. Talent Management and Mobility:
- Analyze talent and mobility data to identify trends and support decision-making in talent deployment across field and headquarters.
- Coordinate the design and management of UNFPA’s global talent mobility architecture, including talent reviews, annual rotation, succession planning and placement processes.
- Support the development of policies and processes that enhance staff mobility and career progression, ensuring organizational readiness in humanitarian and fragile contexts.
- Coordinate the leadership pool to ensure effective and timely recruitment/placement for key leadership roles globally.
- Coordinate the design and management of assessment and development centers to ensure selection of strong candidates and to provide targeted leadership development solutions.
- Engage with HR Business Partner teams to ensure a successful implementation of these initiatives.
- Coordinate procurement and vendor management.
- Perform other tasks assigned by the HR Specialist or Chief, Career Development and Talent Mobility.
Data Analysis, Reporting and Client Relationships:
- Maintain updates to the DHR portal on HR policy, procedures, guidance and Frequently Asked Questions related to area of work.
- Under the guidance of the HR Specialist, develop and implement client service surveys that assess/demonstrate HR’s performance and value of Career Development and Talent Mobility programs to the organization.
- Collect and analyze HR data to provide talent management recommendations, including learning needs, career progression, and mobility trends.
- Prepare reports and presentations to communicate insights and program outcomes to HR Business Partners, leadership and stakeholders.
Under guidance of HR Specialist, regularly conduct external benchmarks on career development and talent mobility.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Advanced university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, Education, or related fields.
Knowledge and Experience:
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in HR and talent management, with a focus on career development and talent mobility - first experience in a globally present company or international organization is an advantage.
- Experience in supporting global talent management initiatives e.g. annual rotation, talent reviews, succession planning, leadership pool management, talent assessments, career development, mentoring, coaching.
- Experience in managing multiple projects.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Client-oriented with strong collaboration skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in multicultural environments.
- Strong analytical skills, with experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Familiarity with HR systems and tools for talent management and talent mobility.
- Knowledge of the international development sector is a plus.
Languages:
Fluency in English is required; Knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable.
Required Competencies:
Values:
- Exemplifying integrity,
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
- Embracing cultural diversity,
- Embracing change
Core Competencies:
- Achieving results,
- Being accountable,
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
- Thinking analytically and strategically,
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
- Communicating for impact
Functional Competencies:
- Human Resources Management
- Talent Management and Reviews
- Talent Mobility including Annual Rotation, Succession Planning
- Career Development
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.
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