People Management & HR Capacity Building Specialist Consultants, Cairo – Job Ref. EG/WHO/1010/2536

1.Purpose of the Consultancy

The main objectives of this consultancy are to:

·Support the Staff Learning and Development team in organizing and implementing defined people-management and HR capacity-building activities for WHO Country Office leaders, HR professionals and leadership-pipeline participants.

·Assist with approved learning-needs data collection, preparation of practical learning materials, activity coordination, participation tracking and concise reporting under HRT/SDL guidance.

2.Background

WHO EMRO is advancing its organizational transformation to strengthen leadership and organizational effectiveness across WHO Country Offices. The consultancy contributes by supporting practical people-management and HR capacity-building activities through learning-needs data collection, training coordination, easy-to-use learning materials and simple monitoring tools. Work will be delivered under BOS/HRT guidance and aligned with EMRO priorities and timelines. The consultancy is funded under the HRT/SDL workplan.

3.Planned timelines (subject to confirmation)

Start date: 2026

End date: 12 months from the start date

4.Work to be performed

Under the HRT/SDL workplan, the consultant will deliver the following outputs:

Output 1: Learning Needs Assessment and Capacity-Building Recommendations

-Deliverable 1.1: Learning needs assessment report identifying priority people-management and HR capacity gaps, target audiences, gender considerations to support implementation of the enhanced Delegation of Authority and leadership development agenda.

Output 2: People- Management and HR Capacity-Building Package Developed

-Deliverable 2.1. Comprehensive learning package reviewed and compiled, including facilitator guides, case studies, exercises, participant handouts, practical tools and job aids for people-management and HR learning programmes.

-Deliverable 2.2: Workshop and virtual learning implementation package prepared, including agendas, participant materials, session plans, nomination and attendance matrices, and follow-up action plans.

Output 3: Project Monitoring and Evaluation Documentation Produced

-Deliverable 3.1: Compiling and summarizing, using existing monitoring and reporting tools to track participation, gender balance, learning outcomes, feedback and completion rates.

-Deliverable 3.2: Final project report produced summarizing learning outcomes, participant feedback, lessons learned and leadership, people-management and HR capacity-building initiatives across WHO Country Offices.

5.Specific requirements

-Qualifications required: First university degree in human resources management, business or public administration, organizational psychology, organizational development, adult learning or a related field.

-Experience required: Up to 5 years of relevant professional experience supporting human resources, staff learning and development, training coordination, people-management capacity building or related activities. Experience in an international or multicultural work environment is desirable.

-Skills / Technical skills and knowledge: Good knowledge of basic people-management and staff-development practices; ability to prepare surveys, learning materials, trackers and concise summaries; good drafting, coordination and organizational skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and online collaboration tools.

-Language requirements: Expert knowledge of English is required. Intermediate knowledge of Arabic and/or French is desirable.

6.Place of assignment

Off-site (home-based). The consultant will work remotely and be available for virtual meetings during WHO EMRO working hours, as required.

7.Medical clearance

The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work.

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