Organizational Design Advisor (Pool of Consultants), Multiple positions

We are seeking consultants to become part of the Organizational Design Roster. Consultants will work under the guidance of subject matter experts in PCG and support us on a range of projects, producing deliverables and leading on discrete work packages, with the particular focus on:

• organizational structure reviews and (re)design initiatives

• managing change for organizational restructuring implementation

• reviewing and evolving relevant corporate policies, frameworks and processes

• a variety of strategic HR projects, particularly in the talent management space

Under this contract type, the assignments will vary in scope and duration - ranging from short term assignments of a few hours at a time to longer blocks of time (e.g. several months full time, up to a year). Work may also vary with regards to the time zone / location. Whilst most assignments can be delivered working from home, some may require presence in Copenhagen and/or international travel on occasion. Whilst the consultants can be based in different time-zones, they should be able and willing to ensure a degree of time overlap with the team based in our HQ in Copenhagen and/or our internal clients based globally.

The remuneration will vary depending on the assignment and consultant’s location and will range from hour/day rate, though lump sum for specific deliverables, to a set monthly fee. 

Candidates will be able to specify their location, time zone and availability preferences.

• An advanced degree preferably in Social Sciences, Human Resources, Economics, Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, International Relations, Organizational Psychology, Organizational behavior, or other related field.
• A combination of Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. Within these 7 years, at least 3 years of experience in organizational design.
• Relevant experience in designing and/or leading the implementation of global and/or country level improvement / change management projects is a strong asset
• Solid track record of managing complex stakeholder dynamics
• Strong understanding of the current HR and OD practices.
• Experience working in a global context is a strong asset
• Experience in a management consulting role would be an asset
• Knowledge of the UN job design practices and ICSC job classification system would be a distinct advantage

• 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 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.

Additional information:
As explained there are two potential different types of contracts to consider in this vacancy announcement:

(1) A retainer contract on project basis, or,
(2) A full-time employment for a specified consecutive period of time (up to one year)

We will ask you later in the process which type of assignment you would be available for, along with your time-zone availabilities

More information on retainer contracts:

• A retainer Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) is issued for a period of time during which the services of the individual contractor may be required intermittently.

• A retainer ICA will specify a unit price (e.g. amount per day actually worked). For budgetary purposes, a monetary limit will be specified at the time the ICA is awarded and issued.

• UNOPS shall have no obligation to obtain any minimum quantity of Services from the Individual Contractor during the duration of the retainer ICA.

• Payment will be made only after completion of work (if any) or reaching agreed milestones.

• A retainer ICA does not accord any exclusivity to the Individual Contractor with respect to the Services listed in the job description. UNOPS shall have no limitation on its right to obtain Services of the same kind from any other source at any time.

• UNOPS Individual Contractors must comply with the standards of conduct required of a UN civil servant, when carrying out their official UNOPS responsibilities and also all other times. This includes the standards of conduct set forth in the UN Secretary-General’s Bulletin of 9 October 2003 entitled “Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse” (ST/SGB/2003/13) and the UN Secretary-General’s Bulletin of 18 June 2002 entitled "Regulations Governing the Status, Basic Rights and Duties of Officials other than Secretariat Officials, and Experts on Mission" (ST/SGB/2002/9) as they may be amended from time to time.

• UNOPS Individual Contractors must comply with all applicable UNOPS policies and instructions. This includes the obligation to declare any outside activity that could result in an actual or perceived conflict with the interests of the UN; as well as to refrain from using information gained through the UNOPS Individual Contractor Agreement contract for the Individual Contractor’s own purposes or to help a third party (unless the information is already in the public domain), in particular but not only in relation to procurement of works, goods and services.

• UNOPS Individual Contractors must abide by UN safety and security policies, instructions, directives, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

• The standard terms and conditions of the UNOPS ICA as of the present date can be found at https://content.unops.org/HR-Documents/ICA_contract/Annex-A-ENGLISH.pdf

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 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 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

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

1. Contract type: International Individual Contract Agreement (IICA)
2. Contract level: IICA 3
3. Contract duration: Depending on the type of contract and type of project