External Project manager, Talent Management System (TMS), DHR, UNICEF NYHQ

UNICEF’s Division of Human Resources, in collaboration with Information and Communication Technology Division, is looking for a project manager to lead the review of our Talent Management System (TMS) needs and drive the business case development for a tool which supports UNICEF’s Talent Acquisition Strategy and aligns with UNICEF IT strategy and standards.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF’s Division of Human Resources, in collaboration with Information and Communication Technology Division, is looking for a project manager to lead the review of our Talent Management System (TMS) needs and drive the business case development for a tool which supports UNICEF’s Talent Acquisition Strategy and aligns with UNICEF IT strategy and standards. In this role, you are expected to bring expertise and industry best practices in streamlining, modernizing and digitalizing the HR talent acquisition and management business operations in an international organization with global operations, manage a wide range of business and technology groups to define the business and system requirements and the tools and systems for talent acquisition. This position directly supports the needs of the Talent Attraction and Acquisition, Recruiting, Onboarding, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Workforce Analytics, etc., so there is a strong requirement to have a solid business process knowledge, project management experience in Talent Management System well as an understanding of the business processes and their touchpoints to other HR enterprise systems such as HR administration. 

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Providing leadership, technical advice and managing all operational and strategic aspects of the project;
• Managing the development of the business case for the next generation of TMS;
• Managing the life cycle of business case development by leading the project team members and creating a collaborative environment to guide the business streams to map and document desired business processes and interlinkages among the processes;
• Identifying business process innovation and improvement opportunities;
• Leading the project team in assessing system gaps of UNICEF information systems; 
• Proposing new system solutions with the end-product of a Business Case for the appropriate solution to enable the effective delivery of UNICEF HR strategy;
• Communicating effectively with project stakeholders to evaluate alternative business solutions; and
• Identifying project risks early and recommends alternatives.

 To qualify as a champion for every child you will need:

• An Advanced University Degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or another related field;
• Eight years of professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation;
• Solid experience in implementing at least three talent acquisition system or other relevant HR talent management systems of similar complexity and scope as UNICEF’s;
• Three years of professional experience in managing HR technology projects;
• Proven skills and knowledge in analyzing HR business processes and strategies; and
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of another official UN language is considered as an asset.

Reporting line: 

The consultant will report to the Chief of Mobility and Staffing Section, Division of Human Resources, UNICEF

Duration:

6 months with starting date on December 21, 2018

Work location:

New York City, USA

Other requirements:

• Please complete your profile in UNICEF's e-Recruitment system.
• Please provide (attach) a Personal History Form (P-11) or Resume highlighting previous engagements which meet the qualification criteria described above. Personal History Form (P11) can be downloaded from https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_consultancy_assignments.html
• Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.