Dutystation: Copenhagen, Denmark
Functional responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
DEI Action-Planning and Implementation
DEI Policies and Processes
Capacity Building
Research and Analytics
Design tools and initiatives to support the thematic transition from Gender, Diversity and Inclusion (GDI) to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the UNOPS workforce and culture.
Drive implementation of UNOPS GDI-to-DEI strategy and annual work plans, including measuring and reporting on progress against success indicators on the GDI-to-DEI strategy pillars.
Advise and support the People Analytics team to make DEI data accessible and communicate progress against the strategy and work plans.
Advise and support leaders, HR practitioners and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) on DEI initiatives and interventions.
Develop and implement support tools and mechanisms for diverse populations to establish effective support networks within the organization.
Design and facilitate intentional DEI dialogues with personnel and leaders across all functions, units and regions of the organization.
Partner with and support Country Offices on the implementation of Regional and Country DEI action plans and play an advocacy role for these changes.
Create, build and sustain effective working relationships and networks with key external DEI partners, and identify new partners to broaden the networks.
Partner with relevant HR work streams to develop, implement, monitor and review processes and procedures (e.g. talent outreach, talent management, learning and development, internal grievances, etc) which address UNOPS DEI needs and promote gender equality.
Provide advice, guidance and support on DEI issues to regional and country offices.
Serve as Secretariat and technical advisor for UNOPS DEI/GDI Advisory panel.
Develop internal campaigns to build capacity, raise awareness, and influence leaders and personnel on DEI across the organization.
Develop DEI training curriculum in partnership with the Learning Team and other key stakeholders.
Proactively build relationships with leaders, stakeholders and colleagues across the organization to drive high-impact DEI initiatives in line with UNOPS vision and values.
Provide inputs and recommendations on metrics for measuring the effectiveness of DEI initiatives and prepare periodic reports to senior management on the value of such initiatives. Also, provide recommendations and advice on how to improve the metrics.
Review and/or prepare diversity-related communications, reports and surveys.
Lead research, analysis and evaluation of DEI-related data. Identify and implement relevant analysis, evaluation and reporting tools.
Analyze people data from DEI perspectives and advise on appropriate responses to any identified issues.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:
An Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) preferably in Human Resources, Development Studies, Gender and/or Diversity Studies, Law, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or other related field is required.
A combination of Bachelor’s degree with additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.
Experience:
A minimum of 5 years experience in Human Resources, Project management, Policy development, Learning and Development and/or communications is required.
A minimum of 3 years experience working on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, such as gender parity, diversity, equity and inclusion in policy development, learning and development initiatives or similar areas is required.
Previous experience working in an international environment is required.
Experience of working with Diversity Equity and Inclusion in an international HR context, is highly desirable.
Experience in facilitation and training delivery is an asset.
Experience working in the UN and/or with international organizations is an asset.
Strong experience in research and policy-level analysis is an asset.
Experience in global gender parity, diversity, equity and/or inclusion communications is an asset.
Language requirements:
Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is a distinct asset.
TOGETHER, WE BUILD THE FUTURE
UNOPS – an operational arm of the United Nations – supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by successfully implementing its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.
Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.
We are proud of our people and embrace diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce brings together approximately 160 nationalities, represented by over 5,000 UNOPS personnel as well as some 7,800 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners. Spread across 80 countries from a range of backgrounds, and languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.
We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
