About the opportunity
The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) provides expert support to partners worldwide, advancing sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding. This HR Specialist role is established under a global agreement with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to provide essential human resources services. The incumbent will serve as the Office’s HR Lead, overseeing recruitment, contract administration, and policy implementation across assigned regions. The role requires a collaborative, client-oriented approach to resolve complex HR issues, manage team performance, and ensure compliance with UN and UNOPS policies. The position is based in either New York or Vienna, with a requirement for flexible scheduling to ensure at least 4 hours of overlap with New York working hours.
Salary and benefits
- Ongoing contract subject to performance, funding, and organizational requirements
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Opportunity to work in a multicultural UN environment
- Exposure to global development and humanitarian contexts
Who can apply?
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 7 years of relevant experience
- Master’s degree in any discipline with 5 years of relevant experience
- Relevant experience in recruitment, HR contract administration, employee relations, or organization design
- Proficiency in MS Office, G-Suite, and web-based management systems
- Fluent in English
- Ability to work with a flexible schedule to overlap with New York working hours
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter (recommended for application)
When to apply
- Applications must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of 2026-08-30.
How to apply
- Visit the official UNOPS careers marketplace portal.
- Log in or create an account to access the application form.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
Additional information
- UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
- UNOPS will never request payments during the recruitment process.
- Background checks are mandatory for all final candidates.
- The role may involve office-based or home-based work depending on the duty station.
- UNOPS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- HR professionals with a Master's and 5+ years (or Bachelor's and 7+ years) of relevant experience.
- Experts in recruitment, contract administration, and employee relations.
- Candidates based in or able to relocate to New York or Vienna.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires a flexible schedule to ensure at least 4 hours of overlap with New York working hours.
- The position is hybrid, meaning it may involve office-based or home-based work depending on the duty station.
- Candidates should verify the specific contract modality and salary scales.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a high-level opportunity to lead HR operations for the Global Portfolios Office, supporting UNODC mandates. It is an ideal fit for someone looking to actually manage recruitment and policy implementation across multiple regions in a multicultural environment.
Our take
Experienced HR leaders who are comfortable with hybrid work and flexible hours are strong candidates for this global HR lead role.
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