International Consultant – People and Culture Specialist (Transition Support), Phnom Penh, Cambodia Individual Consultant International Position NEW

International Consultant – People and Culture Specialist (Transition Support), Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Job no: 592131

Contract type: Consultant

Duty Station: Phnom-Penh

Level: Consultancy

Location: Cambodia

Categories: Human Resources

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, resilience.  

UNICEF started operation in Cambodia in 1952 and opened first country office in 1973 in Phnom Penh. More information on what we do in Cambodia is available at https://www.unicef.org/cambodia/ .

How can you make a difference?  

UNICEF Cambodia is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to provide interim leadership to our People & Culture (P&C) team. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workplace culture, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness across our Country Office. You will work directly with the Representative and the senior management team in UNICEF Cambodia, offering strategic guidance and technical leadership on all HR matters.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:    TOR_Int Consultant for People and Culture Specialist_TMS.docx . This is the financial proposal template:    Financial proposal template.docx .

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…  

Minimum requirements:

Minimum Qualifications required:

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Psychology, or a related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in People & Culture, preferably within the UN system or international organizations

Proven experience in workforce planning, recruitment, and HR advisory services

Experience supporting organizational change or HR service delivery transitions is a strong asset.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

Strong analytical and advisory skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity with sound judgment

Demonstrated commitment to people centered, inclusive, and ethical practices

Fluency in English (knowledge of Khmer or another UN language is an asset)

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children.  The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone , irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the results

Advertised: 03 Apr 2026 SE Asia Standard Time
Deadline: 16 Apr 2026 SE Asia Standard Time

Tagged as: Consultant

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