Human Resources Support/Specialist (Talent Management)

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO

Consultant Closes 25 Aug 2026 2 days left

Overview

This role supports talent management initiatives within the Human Resources Division, focusing on areas such as performance management, learning and development, and skills development.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide advice and guidance on talent management initiatives, policies, procedures and tools.
  • Respond to enquiries on talent management processes and procedures.
  • Support the implementation and rollout of talent management initiatives.
  • Provide support in addressing performance-related matters.
  • Monitor and track talent management activities.
  • Contribute to the transition to Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) learning and performance modules.
  • Contribute to skills architecture and workforce capability initiatives.
  • Prepare and analyse communications, briefing materials, training resources, statistics, reports and other outputs.
  • Research emerging trends and good practices in learning, performance and talent management.
  • Collaborate with HR teams across the Organization.
  • Contribute to the review, development and updating of policies, frameworks, guidance materials and related documentation.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance talent management processes, systems, tools and templates.
  • Support the planning, organization and delivery of workshops, consultations, briefings and other talent management activities.
Required Experience
  • For Consultants: Minimum of one year (level C) or of five years (Level B) or of ten years (level A) of relevant experience in human resources with a focus on talent management, preferably with an international organization context.
  • For PSAs: University degree (or technical degree/certificate) from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in human resources management, adult education, psychology, organizational development, law, business administration with focus on human resources, organizational development or a related field.
Qualifications
  • For Consultants: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree level or equivalent) from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in human resources management, adult education, psychology, organizational development, law, business administration with focus on human resources, organizational development or a related field. Candidates with a bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience.
  • For PSAs: University degree (or technical degree/certificate) from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in human resources management, adult education, psychology, organizational development, law, business administration with focus on human resources, organizational development or a related field.
Other Details
Languages Required
Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English
Languages Preferred
Working knowledge (proficient – Level C) of another FAO official language is considered a strong asset. Good knowledge of FAO's mandate and structure is considered an asset. A recognized HR professional certification is considered an asset.
Contract Duration
Up to 11 months (with possibility of renewal)
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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