Grade:
P-4Salary - Annually:
Post Adjustment - Annually:
Contractual Agreement:
Staff - Professional PostJob Posting:
August 11, 2026Closing Date:
September 1, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern TimePrimary Location:
Washington, D.C.Organization:
HRM Human Resources ManagementSchedule:
Full timeDESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Talent Development and Organizational Effectiveness Lead (P4)
Join PAHO in shaping a high-performing, future-ready workforce across the Americas. This role leads the Organization’s talent development, learning, performance, engagement, and recognition agenda, helping to strengthen organizational effectiveness and foster a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, and excellence.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general supervision of the Director of Administration (AM) and the direct supervision of the Director, Human Resources Management (HRM), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of PAHO’s talent development, learning, and workforce capability strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and future workforce needs.
Drive leadership development, career pathways, succession planning, and skills-based workforce initiatives, including skills mapping and integration into HR systems.
Oversee the performance management framework, provide advisory support to managers, and analyze organizational performance trends to recommend improvement actions.
Design and implement employee engagement, inclusion, and organizational culture initiatives that strengthen collaboration, morale, and high performance.
Lead reporting, analytics, and research activities related to learning, engagement, workforce capabilities, and performance, translating data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
Manage and develop assigned staff, oversee learning platforms and HR systems, and promote innovation, operational excellence, and recognition programs across the Organization.
For a complete list of functions, please see the post description.
EDUCATION
Essential: A bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in human resources development, organization psychology, education, business or public administration or a related field from a recognized university.
EXPERIENCE
Essential: Nine years combined national and international professional experience in a senior HR leadership role with proven experience in HR strategy development and execution regarding career and capabilities development, performance management, engagement, organizational culture, and corporate learning programs.
Desirable: Experience developing or leading organizational transitions into skills-based talent management.
LANGUAGES
Fluency in English or Spanish with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset.
IT SKILLS
Proficiency in enterprise HR platforms, such as Workday, Oracle, Sap. Advanced use of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, dashboards), Power BI, Tableau, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word. Proficiency in Workday and AI tools, including CoPilot, is an asset.
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
For a complete list of competencies and skills, please refer to the post description.
The skills required are:
Strong strategic HR leadership skills with the ability to align workforce planning and talent initiatives with organizational priorities.
Advanced expertise in talent development, learning and development, leadership development, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.
Ability to design and implement skills-based workforce frameworks, leadership pipelines, and succession planning strategies.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR data, identify trends, and develop evidence-based recommendations.
Experience developing innovative learning ecosystems, including digital and AI-enabled learning solutions.
Ability to foster employee engagement, inclusion, collaboration, and a high-performance organizational culture.
Excellent communication, coaching, facilitation, and knowledge-sharing skills.
Strong project and change management capabilities, with the ability to lead multiple organizational initiatives simultaneously.
Proven ability to build strategic partnerships and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Demonstrated people management skills, including team leadership, performance monitoring, staff development, and coaching.
Commitment to integrity, accountability, respect for diversity, and PAHO's organizational values.
DURATION OF CONTRACT
One year. Post of limited duration. First year probationary period.
DISCLAIMER
This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade and level.
All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post.
Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.
In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the official degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO, considers official higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in one of the following databases:
- World Higher Education Database (WHED), list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
The list can be assessed through the link: http://whed.net/
- Council for Higher Education Accreditation chea.org
- College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, nces.gov to support the validation process.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual.
PAHO/WHO is committed to:
PAHO supports an environment of mutual respect and dignity for all applicants. All interested individuals who meet the requirements of this position are encouraged to apply.
Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. To do so, email us at: [email protected]
Maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities.
Promoting a work environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other types of abusive behavior. PAHO conducts background checks and will not hire anyone who has a substantiated history of misconduct.
Providing a smoke-free environment.
Protecting the people in the communities we serve. Therefore, we have zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoing will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's and Master's degree in human resources development, organizational psychology, education, business or public administration or related field
- Nine years combined national and international professional experience in a senior HR leadership role with proven HR strategy development and execution
- Fluency in English or Spanish with working knowledge of the other language
- Proficiency in enterprise HR platforms such as Workday, Oracle, SAP
- Advanced use of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, dashboards), Power BI, Tableau, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Word
- Advanced expertise in talent development, leadership development, performance management, and organizational effectiveness
- Proven people management skills including team leadership, performance monitoring, staff development, and coaching
- Strong analytical skills to interpret HR data, identify trends, and develop evidence-based recommendations
- Strong project and change management capabilities to lead multiple organizational initiatives
- Experience developing or leading organizational transitions into skills-based talent management
- Proficiency with AI tools (including CoPilot) and AI-enabled learning solutions
- Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese
What We Do
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is the specialized international health agency for the Americas, dedicated to improving and protecting public health through technical cooperation, disease control, and health system strengthening.
