HR Capacity Building Specialist Consultant

Job Posting Organization:
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Established on April 7, 1948, WHO's mission is to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve vulnerable populations. The organization operates in over 150 countries and has a workforce of more than 7,000 employees. WHO's work is guided by the principles of equity, inclusiveness, and respect for diversity, aiming to achieve better health outcomes for all people.

Job Overview:
The HR Capacity Building Specialist Consultant will play a crucial role in supporting the Staff Learning and Development team at WHO. The primary objective of this consultancy is to enhance the people-management and HR capacity of WHO Country Office leaders, HR professionals, and participants in the leadership pipeline. The consultant will assist in organizing and implementing various capacity-building activities, which include collecting learning-needs data, preparing practical learning materials, coordinating activities, tracking participation, and reporting outcomes. This role is vital for advancing WHO EMRO's organizational transformation and ensuring effective leadership and management practices across its Country Offices. The consultant will work under the guidance of the HRT/SDL team and align their efforts with EMRO's priorities and timelines. The consultancy is expected to start on November 1, 2026, and will last for four months.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will be responsible for delivering several key outputs as part of the HRT/SDL workplan. These include:

• Conducting a Learning Needs Assessment to identify priority gaps in people-management and HR capacity, considering gender aspects to support the implementation of enhanced Delegation of Authority and leadership development agendas.
• Developing a comprehensive People-Management and HR Capacity-Building Package, which will include facilitator guides, case studies, exercises, participant handouts, and practical tools for HR learning programs.
• Preparing a workshop and virtual learning implementation package, including agendas, participant materials, session plans, and follow-up action plans.
• Producing project monitoring and evaluation documentation, which involves compiling and summarizing data using existing tools to track participation, gender balance, learning outcomes, and feedback.
• Creating a final project report that summarizes learning outcomes, participant feedback, and lessons learned from the capacity-building initiatives across WHO Country Offices.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a first university degree in human resources management, business or public administration, organizational psychology, organizational development, adult learning, or a related field. Additionally, candidates should have a solid understanding of people-management and staff-development practices, as well as the ability to prepare surveys, learning materials, trackers, and concise summaries. Strong drafting, coordination, and organizational skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and online collaboration tools.

Educational Background:
A first university degree in a relevant field such as human resources management, business administration, organizational psychology, or adult learning is required. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of human resources and staff development within an international organization like WHO.

Experience:
Candidates should have up to 5 years of relevant professional experience in supporting human resources, staff learning and development, training coordination, or people-management capacity building. Experience in an international or multicultural work environment is highly desirable, as it will enhance the consultant's ability to navigate diverse cultural contexts and work effectively with various stakeholders.

Languages:
Expert knowledge of English is mandatory for this position, as it is the primary language of communication within WHO. Additionally, intermediate knowledge of Arabic and/or French is desirable, as it will facilitate better communication with local stakeholders and enhance the consultant's effectiveness in the role.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is off-site (home-based), allowing the consultant to work remotely while being available for virtual meetings during WHO EMRO working hours. No travel is anticipated for this role, and any exceptional travel will require prior authorization from WHO. The selected consultant must provide a medical certificate of fitness for work and fulfill visa requirements if necessary. This vacancy notice may also be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level. Candidates under serious consideration will be contacted, and a written test may be used as part of the screening process. WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of underrepresented Member States.