United Nations Population Fund

NOTE: Internal staff on abolished posts will be prioritized in line with UN Staff Rules.

The position will commence in January 2026

The Position:

The HR Analyst, Learning and Leadership Development position is located in Nairobi, Kenya. Under the direction and supervision of the HR Specialist, Learning, Leadership Development and Talent Mobility, the HR Analyst will support the development and implementation of capability-building, career development, and talent mobility initiatives.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

As an HR Analyst within UNFPA’s Career Development and Talent Mobility Branch, you will support the development and implementation of learning, capability-building, leadership and management development initiatives. This role focuses on analyzing organizational learning needs, supporting leadership development, and facilitating career progression to strengthen UNFPA’s talent management and organizational effectiveness. You will report to the HR Specialist, Learning, Leadership Development and Talent Mobility.

You would be responsible for:

Learning & Capability Development:

• Contribute to the design, development and continuous improvement of organization-wide learning strategies in support of UNFPA’s new Strategic Plan (2026-29).
• Engage with Business Units, HR Business Partners and HR Teams to understand learning needs while ensuring an integrated, global roll-out of corporate learning strategies and priorities.
• Work with the team on the identification and establishment of key skills, capabilities, and mindsets for learning, unlearning, and relearning across business areas to support organizational priorities.
• Contribute to and coordinate the design, development and implementation of learning and skill development programs, integrating experiential, guided, and formal learning methods. Ensure innovative learning methods are adopted and programs align with organizational needs.
• Synchronize the evaluation of learning outcomes and conduct impact assessments, applying insights to enhance program effectiveness.
• Engage with HR Business Partner teams to ensure a successful implementation of these initiatives.
• Manage procurement and vendor management.

Leadership & Management Development:

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of organization-wide leadership and management development strategies to enhance transformational leadership across UNFPA.
• Contribute to and/or coordinate to the design and implementation of leadership development initiatives and programs for e.g. emerging leaders, (entry-level) supervisors, senior leaders and executive leadership to build leadership capacity and resilience at all organizational levels.
• Coordinate the coaching offerings for leaders, managers and teams.
• Engage with HR Business Partner teams to ensure a successful implementation of these initiatives globally.
• Coordinate procurement and vendor management.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the HR Specialist or Chief, Career Development and Talent Mobility.

Data Analysis, Reporting and client relationships:

• Maintain updates to DHR portal on HR policy, procedures, guidance and Frequently Asked Questions related to area of work
• Under the guidance of the HR Specialist, develop and implement client service surveys that assess/demonstrate HR’s performance and value of learning and development programs to the organization.
• Collect and analyze HR and learning data and provide recommendations to strengthen talent management and development decisions.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate insights and program outcomes to HR Business Partners, leadership and stakeholders
• Under guidance of the HR Specialist, regularly conduct external benchmarks on learning and leadership development.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Advanced university degree in Human Resources, Learning, Leadership Development, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, Education, or related fields.

Knowledge and Experience:

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in HR and talent management, with a focus on learning, capability development, leadership and management development - first experience in a globally present company or international organization is an advantage.
• Experience in managing multiple projects.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Client-oriented with strong collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in multicultural environments.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Familiarity with HR systems and Learning Management Systems.
• Knowledge of the international development sector is a plus.

Languages:

Fluency in English is required; Knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Spanish, is desirable.

Required Competencies:

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity,
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
• Embracing cultural diversity,
• Embracing change

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
• Communicating for impact

Functional Competencies:

• Learning Design and Management
• Leadership and Management Development
• Learning Management System and ERPs
• Human Resources Management

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

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