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HR Specialist
Location
Geneva, Switzerland
Deadline
June 21, 2026
Organization
UN Office for Project Services
Posted
June 11, 2026
EUROPE
Job Description
Drive smooth HR operations by delivering reliable support, guidance, and services to teams and partners.
The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) brings together diverse expertise to help partners deliver impact worldwide. With hubs in New York, Geneva, and Vienna, and expert teams operating globally, GPO leads multi-regional initiatives that advance sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding - including in some of the world’s most challenging environments. By leveraging our collective expertise and global networks, GPO supports UNOPS’ strategic priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals across more than 130 countries. We work closely with major global partners - including governments, international financial institutions, and UN agencies - to deliver a wide range of services, such as project management, fund management, hosting services, and HR support.
As part of the Global Portfolios Office, UNOPS Geneva provides comprehensive solutions in secretariat hosting, operational support, and fund management. We manage global programmes, including the Water, Environment and Climate (WEC) Portfolio, offering project management, procurement, HR, and financial services. Geneva hosts the secretariats of eight global partnerships focused on health (RBM, Stop TB, ATscale), nutrition (SUN), water/sanitation (SHF), humanitarian leadership (GELI), urban development (Cities Alliance), and disaster displacement (PDD). We also provide fund management for EIF and UN Water, and operational support to Geneva-based partners like the Global Fund and UNHCR.
Under the direct supervision of the Geneva HR Manager, and under the overall direction of the Head of Support Services, and collaborating closely with PCG, S/he ensures consistent application of appropriate policies, rules, guidelines, procedures and practices in service provision in assigned Portfolios/Entities. The HR Specialist supports the business unit in the management, implementation and oversight of HR service lines and initiatives to meet client needs. Specifically, s/he supports the HR Manager in driving consistency and quality across services provided and might supervise other practitioners in the HR team.
This position is based in Switzerland and the contract fee is not exempt from Swiss laws, including but not limited to laws regarding taxation, social security, accident and health insurance. The incumbent will be required to pay taxes, social security and any other legal requirements under Swiss laws.
The HR Specialist will ensure the consistent application of UNOPS HR policies, rules, and procedures across assigned portfolios and entities. The role supports the effective management, i
mplementation,
and oversight of key HR service lines - such as recruitment, contract a
dministration,
policy i
nterpretation,
learning, and personnel r...
The UNOPS Global Portfolios Office (GPO) brings together diverse expertise to help partners deliver impact worldwide. With hubs in New York, Geneva, and Vienna, and expert teams operating globally, GPO leads multi-regional initiatives that advance sustainable development, climate action, and peacebuilding - including in some of the world’s most challenging environments. By leveraging our collective expertise and global networks, GPO supports UNOPS’ strategic priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals across more than 130 countries. We work closely with major global partners - including governments, international financial institutions, and UN agencies - to deliver a wide range of services, such as project management, fund management, hosting services, and HR support.
As part of the Global Portfolios Office, UNOPS Geneva provides comprehensive solutions in secretariat hosting, operational support, and fund management. We manage global programmes, including the Water, Environment and Climate (WEC) Portfolio, offering project management, procurement, HR, and financial services. Geneva hosts the secretariats of eight global partnerships focused on health (RBM, Stop TB, ATscale), nutrition (SUN), water/sanitation (SHF), humanitarian leadership (GELI), urban development (Cities Alliance), and disaster displacement (PDD). We also provide fund management for EIF and UN Water, and operational support to Geneva-based partners like the Global Fund and UNHCR.
Under the direct supervision of the Geneva HR Manager, and under the overall direction of the Head of Support Services, and collaborating closely with PCG, S/he ensures consistent application of appropriate policies, rules, guidelines, procedures and practices in service provision in assigned Portfolios/Entities. The HR Specialist supports the business unit in the management, implementation and oversight of HR service lines and initiatives to meet client needs. Specifically, s/he supports the HR Manager in driving consistency and quality across services provided and might supervise other practitioners in the HR team.
This position is based in Switzerland and the contract fee is not exempt from Swiss laws, including but not limited to laws regarding taxation, social security, accident and health insurance. The incumbent will be required to pay taxes, social security and any other legal requirements under Swiss laws.
The HR Specialist will ensure the consistent application of UNOPS HR policies, rules, and procedures across assigned portfolios and entities. The role supports the effective management, i
mplementation,
and oversight of key HR service lines - such as recruitment, contract a
dministration,
policy i
nterpretation,
learning, and personnel r...
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