Consultancy: Organizational Structuring and Workforce Planning

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Position Title: Consultancy: Organizational Structuring and Workforce Planning
Location: Dili
Country: East Timor
Deadline Date: 14th February 2025

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is a leading UN agency that promotes the right of every woman, man, and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. Established in 1969, UNFPA operates in over 150 countries and territories, working to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The organization focuses on reproductive health, gender equality, and population issues, striving to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 203

• UNFPA Timor-Leste Country Office is dedicated to supporting the government and local partners in implementing programs that address the unique needs of the population, particularly vulnerable groups.

Job Overview:
The consultancy aims to review and verify the human resource strengths and needs of the UNFPA Country Office in Timor-Leste, focusing on staff numbers, profiles, competencies, and organizational structure. The consultant will assess the current human resources against the requirements of the new Country Programme (CP5) for 2026-2030, ensuring that the office can effectively deliver on its objectives. This includes analyzing the existing skills and competencies of the staff, identifying gaps, and proposing a structure that aligns with the program's goals. The consultant will also engage with key stakeholders and conduct a thorough analysis of the operational context to inform the design of a fit-for-purpose organizational structure.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will perform a range of tasks, including conducting a desktop analysis of relevant documents, meeting with Country Office staff and stakeholders, assessing HR needs in relation to the operational context, and comparing existing skills with those required for successful program delivery. The consultant will research labor market insights, propose HR arrangements and structures, analyze the financial feasibility of these options, and suggest a balance between program and operations teams. Additionally, the consultant will finalize an organizational structuring proposal and submit it to the UNFPA Resource Management Committee for approval. The deliverables will include a comprehensive report on HR capacity, an organizational structuring proposal, and an action plan for implementation.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree or equivalent advanced university degree in Human Resources Management, International Affairs, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or other relevant disciplines. They should have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in leading organizational change processes within the United Nations, particularly in fragile and transitional societies. Familiarity with UN Staff Rules and UNFPA or UNDP human resources and financial policies is essential. Strong analytical, leadership, and conceptual skills are required, along with the ability to work harmoniously in an international and multicultural environment.

Educational Background:
A Master's Degree or equivalent advanced university degree in Human Resources Management, International Affairs, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or other relevant disciplines is required for this position. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of human resource management within the context of international development and organizational change.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, particularly in leading organizational change processes within the United Nations. This experience should include strengthening UN capacities to deliver results in fragile, conflict-affected, and transitional societies. The consultant should demonstrate a strong understanding of the operational challenges faced by UNFPA and have a proven track record of fostering greater impact and innovation in similar contexts.

Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English is mandatory for this position. This proficiency is essential for effective communication with stakeholders, preparation of reports, and engagement in discussions related to the consultancy's objectives. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is expected to take place between 24 February and 31 March 2025, with a home-based component and a two-week mission to Dili, Timor-Leste. Interested candidates should submit their applications, including a cover letter, a completed P11 form, and a financial proposal, to the specified email address by the deadline of 14th February 202

• The consultancy will be conducted under a contract with UNFPA, and the selected consultant will be expected to adhere to the organization's policies and procedures throughout the engagement.