HR Business Partner
Quick answer
UNFPA is hiring an in-office Senior HR Business Partner based in Dakar, Senegal, to lead strategic HR initiatives, talent management, and organizational effectiveness globally.
- Role
- HR Business Partner
- Organization
- UNFPA
- Location
- Dakar, Senegal (with roster for Nairobi, Johannesburg, Bangkok, or Cairo)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Human Resources
The role
UNFPA is seeking an HR Business Partner to manage the interface between business units and HR functions, driving strategic initiatives and providing expert guidance. This role involves supervising HR staff, overseeing recruitment, talent management, and organizational effectiveness to support the organization's global mandate. The position is rotational and roster-based, with an initial vacancy located in Dakar, Senegal.
What you'll do
- Serve as the lead advisor for HR policies and innovative HR approaches.
- Manage the implementation of talent management programs and career development initiatives.
- Lead organizational effectiveness interventions and business consulting for leadership teams.
- Oversee all recruitment activities for national and international staff and consultants.
- Provide technical leadership on workforce planning, staffing trends, and HR analytics.
What it takes
- Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
- 10 years of relevant HR experience, including 5 years at an international level.
- Proven experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Fluency in both English and French.
- Strong strategic mindset and experience in multicultural environments.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
The current vacancy is based in Dakar, Senegal, though the role is part of a roster for potential future placements in Nairobi, Johannesburg, Bangkok, or Cairo.
What is the compensation for this role?
The specific salary is not disclosed in the job posting; however, it includes a competitive net salary along with health insurance and other standard organizational benefits.
What are the core educational requirements?
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or a related discipline.
What language proficiency is required?
Fluency in both English and French is strictly required for this role, while knowledge of other official UN languages is considered a desirable asset.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNFPA's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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