Project Manager (Transactional HR Services)

Job Posting Organization:
UNOPS, established in 1999, is a United Nations organization that provides project management, procurement, and infrastructure services to help governments and organizations achieve their development goals. With a mission to support sustainable development, UNOPS operates in over 80 countries, focusing on delivering high-quality services in various sectors including health, infrastructure, and human resources. The organization emphasizes collaboration with local governments and stakeholders to ensure effective project implementation and maximize impact. UNOPS is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all employees.

Job Overview:
The Project Manager (Transactional HR Services) will lead HR service delivery projects aimed at enhancing operational excellence and strengthening client partnerships. This role requires a combination of project management expertise and HR operational knowledge to deliver high-quality, people-focused solutions in a dynamic international environment. The successful candidate will oversee the effective delivery and daily management of projects providing transactional HR services to UNOPS partners, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and alignment with contractual commitments. The position involves working with multidisciplinary teams and a diverse range of stakeholders, making it essential for the candidate to possess strong leadership and communication skills. The role also emphasizes continuous improvement of HR service delivery through innovation and process optimization, making it a critical position within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Project Manager will be responsible for developing, completing, and updating the project implementation plan, ensuring that the approved plan is implemented within the tolerances set by the Project Board. Key responsibilities include managing the delivery of HR services, ensuring compliance with quality requirements, collaborating with technical teams, liaising with external suppliers, monitoring project progress, and managing changes. The incumbent will also be responsible for stakeholder engagement, developing communication plans, and ensuring effective timing and interdependency management of communications. Additionally, the Project Manager will oversee quality assurance processes, knowledge management, and personnel management, ensuring that the project team is organized and motivated to achieve project goals. The role requires regular reporting on project status and performance criteria, as well as maintaining project documentation for accessibility and audit support.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources, business administration, project management, development, or a related field, along with 4 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree (or equivalent) with 2 years of relevant experience. A globally or nationally recognized professional certificate in Human Resource Management (HRM) is considered an asset, as is a globally recognized professional certificate in project management (e.g., PRINCE2, PMI). The role requires relevant experience in project management specific to HR processes or services, HR operations, and business partnering, as well as experience in project planning and implementation, managing multiple stakeholders, and leading teams.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, project management, development, or a related field. A Master’s degree in a similar field is preferred. Additionally, candidates with professional certifications in HRM or project management will have an advantage in the selection process.

Experience:
The position requires relevant experience in project management, specifically in HR processes or services, as well as experience in HR operations and business partnering. Candidates should have a proven track record in project planning and implementation, managing multiple internal and external stakeholders, and leading or managing teams. Desired experience includes knowledge of project management software tools and applications, as well as experience using automation, AI, or data visualization tools to improve operational processes.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Urdu is required for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, but is not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The contract type for this position is ICA - LICA - Specialist - Regular, with a contract level of LICA

• The position is classified as mid-level, and the duration of the contract is open-ended, subject to performance and fund availability. UNOPS emphasizes a fair and transparent selection process and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women and individuals from underrepresented groups. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse, and background checks are conducted for all final candidates. Applications must be submitted before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.