International Consultant (Human Resources Management Expert)

Consultant Human Resources Admin

Overview

Develop strategy for talent recruitment and retention in Kiganjo, Kenya

You have:

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in human resources, business administration, organizational development, public administration or related fields is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in human resource management or related area.
• In-depth technical knowledge of the principles and concepts of human resources management is required.
• Ability to identify and analyze systemic issues, formulate opinions and make conclusions and recommendations is required.
• Excellent knowledge of organizational and HR information technology systems and tools is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, tailoring language, tone, style and format to match audience is required.
• Experience in facilitating workshops and/or providing expert advice to public sector or international organizations is desirable.
• Previous work experience with the UN or other International Organizations is desirable.
• Fluency in English, with excellent drafting and communication skills, is required.
• Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

Contract

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Result of Service

A. Workplan developed; B. Five-day activity on developing a strategy for talent recruitment and retention in Kiganjo, Kenya prepared and delivered; C. Final report detailing findings, including the finalized proposed strategy for talent recruitment and retention including specific skills and number of instructors required, and any other recommendations to improve human resources management submitted.

Work Location

Home-based with travel within Kenya

Expected duration

1 January 2025 – 31 March 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

This consultancy is located in the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) in Nairobi (Kenya), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Head of Transnational Organized Crime, Illicit Trafficking and Terrorism Programmes, the Programme Management Officer, and in close consultation with programme staff and consultants, the consultant will: • Develop workplan on the overall assignment with UNODC and the relevant national authorities; • Facilitate a five-day activity on developing a strategy for talent recruitment and retention in Kiganjo, Kenya; • In consultation with the national stakeholders, finalize and submit a proposed strategy for talent recruitment and retention at the trainers and educators level;

Qualifications/special skills

• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources, business administration, organizational development, public administration or related fields is required. A first level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in human resource management or related area. • In-depth technical knowledge of the principles and concepts of human resources management is required. • Ability to identify and analyze systemic issues, formulate opinions and make conclusions and recommendations is required. • Excellent knowledge of organizational and HR information technology systems and tools is required. • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, tailoring language, tone, style and format to match audience is required. • Experience in facilitating workshops and/or providing expert advice to public sector or international organizations is desirable. • Previous work experience with the UN or other International Organizations is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English, with excellent drafting and communication skills, is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage.

Additional Information

Global expertise is required

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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