Capacity Building Consultant (Psychosocial Risk Management)

United Nations - UN Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Office of Human Resources

Consultant Closes 16 Jul 2026 3 days left

Overview

The role supports the UN MHS Team in coordinating psychosocial risk management through evidence-based tools and capacity-building measures, enhancing organizational capacity and equipping staff with necessary skills.


Key Responsibilities
  • Reviewing and analyzing existing policies, employee support services, and practices, and synthesizing staff survey findings.
  • Designing and delivering targeted training modules to strengthen organizational competencies in psychosocial risk management.
  • Developing an implementation toolkit, including user manuals, operational guidance, and role-specific protocols.
  • Providing expert advisory support to integrate psychosocial risk management into broader well-being strategies and governance frameworks.
Required Experience

A minimum of 10 years of combined experience in psychosocial risk management, training and capacity building is required. Experience of implementing multiagency psychosocial risk management projects with international organizations is required. Experience in designing and delivering capacity-building initiatives for multi-agency psychosocial risk management projects with international organizations, including developing training materials and facilitating sessions is required. Expertise in evidence-based research and complex data analysis, with the ability to synthesize survey data and produce actionable recommendations, is required. Experience in facilitation and presentation with a strong track record of conducting interactive training or workshops for diverse, multicultural audiences, and experience advising senior leadership and contributing to organizational and staff capacity building, are required. Prior experience working with the UN system or other international organizations is desirable. Experience drafting technical reports, policy briefs, and strategic documents for diverse audiences, including senior leadership, inter-agency stakeholders, and external partners is desirable.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (PhD) in Occupational Health Psychology, Occupational Psychology, Organizational Psychology, or Management is required. Active membership in a recognized professional body or relevant licensure/certification in Organizational Psychology, Occupational Psychology, or Management is desirable.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
Contract Duration
5.5 months
Work Modality
Home based (Working remotely)
Remuneration
Not specified
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