Consultancy - Diversity and Inclusion Specialist

Duration: approximately 90 days 

Location: Consultant can work from home or based in NYC at UNFPA HQ

Position: 

UNFPA will soon launch the co-creation process of the new UNFPA People (HR) Strategy 2022-2030, aligned and in support of UNFPA’s new Strategic Plan. In this context, DHR is looking for a highly motivated consultant to a)  support UNFPA’s People Strategy co-creation and b) support the design and implementation of new People Strategy / HR programmes, initiatives and products, including Diversity & Inclusion.

Scope of Work: 

Over the course of the consultancy the selected candidate would be responsible for the design and implementation of the Diversity & Inclusion aspect of UNFPA’s new People Strategy. The D&I consultant would support the design and / or implementation of e.g. formulation of the D+I strategy, design and delivery of training for various populations, creation of communication materials.

More specifically, the consultant will be entrusted with the following tasks:

• Support co-creation of the D&I strategy as part of UNFPA’s new People Strategy;
• Create communication materials e.g. videos, digital content on D&I issues and topics;
• Support development and launch of a UNFPA D&I corporate mandatory training;
• Design and deliver a variety of D&I trainings (e.g. D&I Advocates, staff, leadership);
• Develop a train the trainers program for the D&I Advocates;
• Coach Leaders, Managers and teams on D&I topics

In addition, carry out any other duties as may be required by the Diversity and Inclusion Specialist or the Branch Chief, Career Development and Talent Mobility, UNFPA.

Requirements: 

Education

Master’s (preferred) with a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience; alternatively, bachelor’s with a minimum of 9 years of work experience. 

Experience

• Professional experience in the formulation of D&I strategies;
• Professional experience in the design and implementation of programmes, initiatives or products pertaining to learning and development, mentoring, leadership development, D&I;
• Professional experience in training and development with a focus on D&I;
• Well developed communication and drafting skills; strong experience in public speaking;
• Strong skills in PowerPoint, Excel, Word;
• Experience with UN or in multinational context desired
• Experience in policy review and design is desirable.
• Languages: working knowledge in English required; knowledge of additional UN language such as French, Spanish, Arabic is desired

Note: In case the selected candidate works remotely, it is required that the consultant will have access to a PC with reliable internet to perform the functions of the position.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a short letter of motivation to murace@unfpa.org with email subject clearly stated ''DHR Consultancy - Diversity and Inclusion Specialist" by application closing date.

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