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The Change Management Specialist enables Transformation to achieve its goals through tailored and effective approaches for advancing behavioral change and change... JOB HIGHLIGHT The Change Management Specialist enables Transformation to achieve its goals through tailored and effective approaches for advancing behavioral change and change adoption. Explicit requirements include 7 years of relevant experience and certification (i. Appears open to internationally recruited applicants.
Last checked: 6 hours ago
Closing date: Tomorrow
Country: Global
Duty station: Not specified
Contract type: Not specified
Grade: Mid Level
Open to: Internationals
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The Change Management Specialist enables UNOPS Transformation to achieve its goals through tailored and effective approaches for advancing behavioral change and change adoption. They do this by developing and implementing pragmatic, well-informed, and tailored change management plans. They are skilled at navigating fast-paced, international settings. They partner with multiple stakeholders, develop and facilitate workshops, provide advice and build organizational change maturity in managing and absorbing change. This ultimately contributes to UNOPS’ ability to fulfill our strategic objectives of scaling up and speeding up.
The Strategy and Transformation Group drives UNOPS’ long-term direction by leading the development, review, and reporting of the corporate Strategic Plan. It provides high-level analysis, oversight advice, and secretariat support to governance bodies, including the Audit Advisory Committee and Transformation Board. The Group plays a central role in shaping and implementing major organizational change, offering both advisory and hands-on support in change management. It facilitates the design and execution of transformation strategies, ensuring initiatives are aligned with organizational priorities and deliver sustainable impact. Through strategic consulting services, the Group generates innovative solutions to complex institutional challenges, strengthening UNOPS’ ability to adapt, perform, and achieve its ambitions in a dynamic global environment.
About UNOPS
UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations. We help people build a more peaceful, fair and sustainable world. We pursue a vision for the world where all people have access to human rights, peace and sustainable development, supported by sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructure and effective and transparent use of public resources in procurement and project management.
About Strategy and Transformation Group (STG)
STG comprises the Corporate Strategy and the Change and Transformation teams. The role of STG is to develop, review and report on the UNOPS strategic plan responding to the requirements of Member States, the needs of our partners and what we need to achieve as an organization. STG supports the design and implementation of transformation initiatives and other organizational changes, needed to drive implementation of the strategic plan.
About Change and Transformation team
The role of the Change and Transformation Team(CTT) is:
Process Innovation and Digitalization Programme (PID)
PID is a multi year transformation programme focused on modernizing UNOPS processes and systems. Key areas covered by PID are HR, Procurement, Finance, and Project Management
Job Specific Context
We are now recruiting for a Change Management Specialist role on a short-term basis, until the end of December 2026. This position can be located both home-based (incumbents are expected to work during core hours in the Copenhagen timezone) or in the office in Copenhagen. Only internal candidates can apply.
The Change Management Specialist will report to a Change Management / Organisational Development Advisor in the Change & Transformation team, who will provide board supervision and guidance. The role will also become embedded for a significant proportion of time, into an assigned PID project. The Change Management Specialist might also be flexibly deployed to provide advisory or active support to different transformation projects, based on organisational priorities. The position will play a key role in planning and implementing a change management approach for the assigned project, in alignment with the UNOPS change management framework. The role will also contribute to the success of UNOPS transformation including PID, via an active involvement in the change management capability development effort.
Stakeholder engagement
Change Management Capability Development
Project management
Change Management, Change Management Execution, Culture Transformation Change Management, Lean Transformation Change Management
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organisation. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organisation.
Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
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LanguageProficiency LevelRequirementEnglishFluentRequiredFrenchFluentDesirableSpanishFluentDesirable
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