RE-ADVERTISEMENT: HR Adviser, Talent Acquisition, Client Services and Outreach B

Position Overview
You will be playing a key role in developing and implementing innovative strategies to attract managerial and technical talent that meet UNFPA’s current and future organisational needs. You will report to the Deputy Director of the Human Resources Division.

How You Can Make a Difference
UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026‑2029 articulates the organisation’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender‑based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights‑based policies.

Job Purpose
The HR Adviser, Talent Acquisition serves as a strategic internal consultant to UNFPA leadership, HR leadership, and HRBPs, and as an active recruiter through the design, development and implementation of effective talent acquisition adapted to UNFPA’s specific needs.

Responsibilities

Develop an innovative approach to sourcing, branding and outreach.

Serve as a business partner with hiring managers to develop effective sourcing and recruitment strategies that result in client satisfaction, and develop relationships within the organisation and the hiring community to influence and impact the recruiting process and hiring.

Define UNFPA’s global branding, sourcing and outreach strategies and approaches, incorporating effective use of online recruiting resources, social media, job boards, special events, professional networking, market research and relationship management to attract the best and most suitable candidates from within the international and/or local labour force.

Work closely with the HRD Policy Advisor to review, revise and modernise internal policies, processes and practices involved in the talent acquisition life cycle.

Review and pay special attention to the need for rapid response in humanitarian operations and develop innovative talent acquisition policies and solutions to serve this growing segment of UNFPA operations, working closely with the Policy Advisor.

Develop an attractive Employee Value Proposition (EVP) highlighting UNFPA’s mission, impact, career benefits and opportunities.

Support the implementation of an internal talent review in partnership with the Chief, Career Development & Mobility, identifying opportunities—internal and external—that support the placement process for internal talent and allow them to achieve individual career goals.

Work closely with the Workforce Analytics Specialist to forecast organisation‑wide hiring needs.

Monitor hiring data, report on outcomes regularly and evaluate and assess the effectiveness of talent acquisition strategies and methods with a focus on continuous improvement.

Identify, establish and maintain strategic partnerships with executive search firms, relevant educational and other institutions on a global level, and define frameworks for collaboration.

Implement recruitment activities aligned with UNFPA’s People Strategy to ensure timely talent acquisition to deliver UNFPA’s Strategic Plan.

Lead and/or participate in talent acquisition initiatives inside and outside the organisation, including assessment of best practices in branding, outreach, interviewing techniques and leveraging existing professional networks among staff.

Drive talent acquisition activities in close partnership with HRBSPs at HQs and in the regions.

Work closely with HRBPs and hiring managers to ensure that job profiles are reviewed and updated as necessary to reflect evolving skills needs of the organisation.

Review applications and long‑list candidates in line with the details of the Vacancy Announcement.

Participate as the HR Adviser on interview panels to recruit new staff across all offices and regions as requested.

Draft interview minutes and facilitate the approval of the selection process with HR Analysts.

Source candidates for hard‑to‑fill positions.

Coordinate global outreach activities.

Support knowledge building and sharing: foster collaboration and facilitate capacity building within DHR on talent acquisition and related policies and practices, build awareness and understanding of sourcing, branding and outreach policies through knowledge sharing throughout the organisation, and foster collaborative networks within the UN system and other major international organisations to benchmark, find synergies and develop innovative approaches.

Inter‑agency partnering: represent UNFPA in relevant inter‑agency working groups and task forces as directed by the HR Director, lead and deliver presentations on UNFPA thought leadership in external networks including private sector and academic fora, and research, initiate and manage new staffing partnerships.

Perform any other duties as may be required by the Deputy HR Director or the HR Director.

Qualifications and Experience
Education

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related discipline.

Knowledge and Experience

Ten years of progressively responsible experience in HR management related to talent sourcing, recruitment, branding and/or workforce planning, some of which should be in a globally present company or an international organisation.

Recognised expert in sourcing techniques and global labour market knowledge.

Demonstrated professional competence in delivering innovative and effective talent acquisition services in a multicultural environment.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with executive recruitment firms to bring in top talent at leadership levels.

Mastery of both traditional and new media applications used in talent search.

Demonstrated success in branding and developing attractive EVPs.

Proven project management skills coupled with strong collaboration and team skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Proven analytical skills.

Strong client orientation and outreach skills.

Ability to influence effectively.

Familiarity with the development sector would be an asset.

Languages
Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable.

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

Demonstrating superior consulting skills and problem‑solving abilities

Managing multiple priorities effectively

Demonstrating ability to balance client interests with organisational needs, values, policies and practices

Understanding business and its resourcing needs

Gaining and retaining trust by clients, colleagues and candidates, including at the most senior levels

Managerial Competencies

Providing strategic vision and focus

Engaging internal / external partners and stakeholders

Leading, developing and empowering people / creating a culture of performance

Making decisions and exercising judgment

Performance Management

Compensation and Benefits
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

Work Environment
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work‑life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organisation and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce.

Disclaimer
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

About UNFPA
UNFPA promotes gender equality and empowers women, girls and young people to take control of their bodies and their futures.

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