Consultancy -HR Junior Consultant, Talent Analytics & Coordination, Division for Human Resources, UNFPA

Expected duration: 11 months, start date 19th January 2026

Expected travel: Two week mission to the new HQ UNFPA Office in Nairobi, Kenya

Purpose of consultancy:

The Junior HR consultant (P1 level) will support UNFPA in driving data-informed talent decisions and providing coordination support for talent and organizational development initiatives. Under the direction and supervision of the Chief, Career Development & Talent Mobility, this role contributes to UNFPA’s strategic priorities by translating HR data into actionable insights, coordinating implementation of HR projects, and supporting analytics, reporting, people and organizational development projects.

1. Talent Analytics and Insights

- Collect, clean, and integrate HR and talent data from various sources (ERP, surveys, talent reviews, performance systems).

- Conduct statistical and trend analyses to identify patterns, correlations, and predictive indicators (e.g. predictors of performance, engagement, retention).

- Design, maintain, and improve HR and people analytics dashboards using e.g. PowerBI, to capture and analyze data related to talent reviews, learning, leadership pool, performance, engagement, skills gap, turnover, mobility.

- Collect and analyze performance data to identify trends and calibrations, and prepare fit-for-purpose reports to inform decision-making and support talent strategies and initiatives.

- Translate analysis into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for HR leadership and business partners.

- Support the implementation of employee engagement initiatives to enhance organizational culture and staff satisfaction. Collect and analyze employee feedback through surveys, focus groups, and other engagement tools.

- Support the preparation of guidelines and user-guides on how to use dashboards.

2. HR Project Coordination & Implementation

- Support project coordination for talent and organizational development projects e.g. people strategy design and implementation, talent mobility initiatives, performance management and calibration, career development initiatives, onboarding, learning and leadership development.

- Develop project plans, track deliverables, monitor timelines and budgets.

- Organize and prepare meetings and trainings; prepare materials, agendas, meeting minutes.

- Prepare reports and presentations to communicate outcomes, insights, and recommendations to HR management and key stakeholders.

- Maintain and update relevant intranet portals and FAQ resources.

- Perform other tasks assigned by the Chief, Career Development & Talent Mobility Branch.

Qualifications:

● Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Economics, Organizational Development, Psychology, or related fields.

● First working experience in human resources management, talent analytics and insights, strategic workforce planning, talent management, onboarding, learning and leadership development is desired.

● First working experience with ERP systems such as Oracle Quantum, Power BI and statistical tools and methods is desired.

● Strong project management skills.

● Strong analytical skills, with experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

● Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in multicultural environments.

Languages:

● Fluency in English.

● 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 analytics & insights, Talent Management, People Development

How to Apply:

Please send your application and a short letter of motivation with “HR Junior Consultant" on the subject line and email the documents to Amanda Moskowitz at moskowitz@unfpa.org, by 27 November 2025.