HR Senior Associate

### General Information Position Title HR Senior Associate Job Category Human Resources Duty Station(s) Tashkent Seniority Level Associate ICS Level ICS 07 Contract Type ICA - LICA - Support - Regular Contract Level LICA 7 Posting Start Date 28-Sep-2026 Posting End Date 08-Oct-2026 Duration Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and project duration. ### Job Highlight Drive smooth HR operations by delivering reliable support, guidance, and services to teams and partners. ### About the Region The Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR), based in Geneva, is responsible for the effective management, coordination and oversight of UNOPS operations across the region. The ECR region spans the Western Balkans, Ukraine and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, South Caucasus, and Türkiye, where UNOPS works with partners to achieve sustainable impact in health, education, environmental management, housing, rule of law, good governance, economic development, and social inclusion. With a wealth of experience in procurement, infrastructure, project and grant management, UNOPS in the region directly implements projects, provides technical advisory services and capacity building to advance the Sustainable Development Goals in support of national governments. ### About the Country/Multi-Country Office Since opening in 2019, the UNOPS Austria Multi-Country Office (AUMCO) in Vienna has served as a hub for operations across 12 countries in South-East Europe, Türkiye, the South Caucasus, and Central Asia. AUMCO delivers technical expertise, operational support, and sustainable infrastructure solutions for governments, donors, and international financial institutions. Flagship initiatives include Blueing the Black Sea—a GEF and World Bank partnership to reduce pollution and promote sustainable development—and Türkiye’s post-earthquake recovery programme, enhancing protective services for women and children. In Albania, projects revitalise cultural heritage and advance digital justice, while in Kosovo, new university infrastructure supports higher education. In Georgia, AUMCO facilitates the Eastern Partnership European School and strengthens rule of law and digital health access. Across Central Asia, activities range from health system strengthening in Uzbekistan to hazardous waste management in Tajikistan. AUMCO also supports UNOPS’ global Water, Environment, and Climate portfolio, reinforcing its role as a regional and thematic centre of excellence. ### About the Project Office Since establishing its presence in Tashkent in 2023, UNOPS has been supporting healthcare infrastructure and service delivery across Uzbekistan. Key initiatives include: - COVID-19 Emergency Response – Strengthening resilience to pandemics by upgrading over 150 Sanitary-Epidemiological Committee facilities. The project delivers infrastructure improvements, diagnostic equipment, an ICT-based national epidemiological surveillance system, and expanded patient treatment capacity. - Oncology Services Development – Enhancing access to quality cancer care by equipping 14 regional hospitals with advanced medical, diagnostic, radiological, and ICT tools, establishing a national cancer registry, and providing capacity building for medical staff. - Hospital Infrastructure Design in Kashkadarya – Supporting healthcare reform through feasibility studies, site investigations, and technical designs for new hospitals in Karshi and Beshkent, aligned with national and international standards. Through these efforts, UNOPS is helping Uzbekistan strengthen its health systems and improve the quality of care for its citizens. ### Job Specific Context This position operates within the UNOPS Project Office in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, supporting critical healthcare infrastructure and service delivery projects. The HR Senior Associate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective and compliant management of human resources, contributing to the successful implementation of projects aimed at strengthening health systems and improving the quality of care for citizens. The role requires a thorough understanding of UNOPS HR policies and procedures, the ability to provide expert advice, and to manage integrated HR processes in a dynamic operational environment. ### Role Purpose The Senior HR Associate administers and implements a wide range of HR plans and processes that support Office personnel. Serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external clients, the HR Associate provides timely guidance, information and support on HR procedures, services and initiatives, ensuring consistent and client-focused service delivery. ### Functions / Key Results Expected Policy Development and Implementation Support - Collect, maintain, and continuously update data on workforce trends, risks, and opportunities to inform HR policy development and corporate initiatives. - Support the rollout and implementation of HR strategies and initiatives aligned with corporate objectives. - Generate workforce data and statistics to support planning, including personnel movement analysis. - Communicate HR policy updates and new initiatives to management and personnel, offering clarification and guidance where needed. HR Advice - Provide guidance on HR systems and processes, including recruitment, contract administration, position management, performance management, and benefits and entitlements in line with UNOPS rules and procedures. - Offer day-to-day advice to personnel on administrative processes and practices. - Act as a liaison between HR and internal/ external clients, proactively facilitating access to information and services as authorized. - Support a positive onboarding experience by ensuring the timely processing of onboarding documentation. - Advise supervisors and hiring managers on recruitment procedures, performance management, learning initiatives, and approaches to managing underperformance. - Support institutional gender and diversity efforts by advising on issues of equity, compliance, inclusion, and organizational value. Talent Acquisition and Administration - Contribute to all stages of the recruitment and selection process, including requisition creation, longlisting, testing, interviews, reference checks, approvals, offer/rejection communications, and HR system updates. - Prepare and calculate fees for Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) personnel. - Advise UNOPS personnel, consultants, partners and project personnel on conditions of service and entitlements based on contract modality, ensuring a smooth and client-focused onboarding process. - Maintain recruitment plans, rosters and tools to support effective workforce planning and retention. - Coordinate with the Shared Services Centre (SSC) on personnel administration matters. - Research policy precedents and support the HR Lead in addressing talent acquisition issues, considering any applicable exceptions. - Submit transactional HR data in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and other HR information systems, covering a range of functions including: - Recruitment and selection, e.g. requisition initiation, approvals, offers/ rejections, etc. - Contractual and position actions (e.g. appointments, extensions, separations, reclassifications, etc). - Ensure completion of HR processes (e.g. absence requests, performance evaluations, etc) by following up with supervisors and supervisees. - Establish and maintain tracking systems, alerting the HR Lead to pending actions and upcoming deadlines. - Maintain accurate personnel files and reference records. - Support or conduct payroll verification activities. Knowledge Building and Sharing - Support the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and learning sessions on HR topics. - Participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives and Communities of Practice (CoPs), contributing insights and lessons learned from HR project implementation, - Conduct rese