By continuing to browse this site, you agree to our use of cookies. Read our privacy policy

Change Management Specialist (Retainer)

Tirana

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Tirana
  • Grade: Mid level - IICA-2, International Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Human Resources
    • Documentation and Information Management
  • Closing Date: 2025-02-25

Job categories Human Resources, Project Management
Vacancy code VA/2025/B5131/29717
Level ICS-10
Department/office ECR, AUMCO, Albania
Duty station Tirana, Albania
Contract type International ICA
Contract level IICA-2
Duration Up to 150 working days within 2 years, with possibility of extension subject to performance and availability of funds.
Application period 11-Feb-2025 to 25-Feb-2025
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

Change Management:
1. Change Strategy:
  • Develop and implement change management plans to support organizational initiatives and projects.
  • Identify potential risks and resistance to change, and develop mitigation strategies.
2. Communication and Engagement:
  • Communicate change initiatives clearly and effectively to all stakeholders.
  • Engage with employees to foster acceptance and support for change initiatives.
  • Establishing solid working relationship with the project board and other key stakeholders
  • Managing project communications and ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions
  • Advising the PM and Project Board on issues that may impact the achievement of the outcomes
3. Monitoring and Evaluation:
  • Support the PM in the preparation and managing of the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan 
  • Track and report on the progress and impact of change management activities.
  • Adjust strategies as necessary based on feedback and outcomes.

Training Management:
1. Training Needs Analysis:
  • Conduct assessments to identify training  
  • Develop a comprehensive training strategy to address identified gaps to be implemented by a responsible Training, learning and Knowledge Manager. 

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education
  • Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) preferably in Education, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field. 
  • A first-level university degree with additional experience may be accepted.

Experience
Required:
  • Minimum of five years of relevant experience in change management, preferably within the UN system or an international organization.
Desirable: 
  • Proven ability to design and deliver effective change management and training programs.
  • Working with public institutions 
  • At least 2 years of proven experience in managing change initiatives and mitigating resistance.

Language Skills
  • Excellent command of English.
  • Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
  • Albanian desirable. 
We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.