Human Resources Support/Specialist (Talent Management)

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO

Consultant Closes 25 Aug 2026 10 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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