People and Culture Officer

UN Atlas; København; Hybrid; DKK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

UNICEF in Denmark is seeking a People and Culture Officer (Talent Development) to coordinate talent and learning strategies across the Supply Division. You will support performance management, talent reviews, staff mobility, and partnerships to address current and future talent gaps.

A Bachelor's degree and at least two years in HR/L&D in international contexts are required. English proficiency is essential; experience with analytics and stakeholder engagement is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (First Level University Degree) in HR management, business admin, international relations, psychology or related field.
• Minimum of two years' experience in HR, learning & development, or talent management in international or complex contexts.
• Experience with performance management, talent reviews, staff mobility and talent partnerships is preferred.
• English language proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to and coordinates talent and learning strategies for UNICEF's Supply Community.
• Supports performance management processes, talent reviews and staff mobility initiatives.
• Assists with talent partnerships and analytics to address current and future gaps.
• Liaises with external vendors for learning and talent programs and informs leaders with findings.

Skills

Talent management

L&D project management

Vendor management

Performance management

Talent reviews

Staff mobility

Talent partnerships

Workforce planning

HR strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree (First Level University Degree) in HR management / related field

Job description

Organizational context: UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The UNICEF Supply Division (SD) ensures equitable access to essential supplies and services for children globally, acting as the UN’s largest end-to-end supply chain entity. The People and Culture Centre within SD strengthens workforce capabilities and fosters an inclusive environment.

Job purpose: The People and Culture Officer (Talent Development) contributes to and helps coordinate the Supply talent and learning strategies within UNICEF's Supply Division. This role is crucial for enabling staff members to develop the necessary skills and competencies to lead and work effectively in the global Supply Function. The incumbent will support performance management, talent reviews, staff mobility, and talent partnerships, ensuring that current and future talent gaps are addressed in alignment with People & Culture and business objectives. The position aims to foster a future-ready workforce within the supply community, enhancing the organization's capacity to deliver on its mission for every child.

Responsibilities: The People and Culture Officer (Talent Development) is responsible for contributing to the development and coordination of talent and learning strategies for the UNICEF Supply Community. This includes supporting the implementation of learning and development solutions that require proactive engagement with various stakeholders across the Supply Function. The role provides support in performance management processes, facilitates talent reviews, and assists with staff mobility initiatives to ensure optimal talent deployment. Additionally, the incumbent will help manage talent partnerships and contribute to addressing current and future talent gaps in alignment with organizational objectives. Key functions involve Talent Development & Programme Delivery, Talent Development & Learning Solutions, contributing to the Supply Skills Taxonomy and Architecture, and supporting integration, analytics, and knowledge product development related to talent management. The role also involves liaising with external vendors for learning and talent management initiatives and analyzing findings from these initiatives to inform business leaders.

Education: A Bachelor's or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in human resources management, business administration, international relations, psychology, or a related field is required.

Work experience: A minimum of two years of experience in human resources, learning & development, or talent management within international or complex operational contexts is required. Relevant international experience in planning, monitoring, and project management of learning and/or talent management initiatives is also necessary.

Skills: Talent Management, L&D Project Management, Vendor Management, Performance Management, Talent Reviews, Staff Mobility, Talent Partnerships, Workforce Planning, HR Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Analysis, Project Coordination

Required languages: English

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