Culture, Engagement & Performance Analyst

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.

This post is a limited-term fixed-term post.

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

a.   Collect, analyze and synthesize data from employee engagement surveys and other culture assessments, performance management processes and other people metrics, translating findings into clear, actionable insights and concise briefing materials for HRMD leadership and senior stakeholders.

b.   Identify patterns and trends in people data and contribute to the development of evidence-based recommendations that inform culture, engagement, diversity, belonging and performance management.

c.   Contribute to the planning, design and delivery of culture, engagement, diversity and belonging initiatives, translating insights into targeted interventions, supporting implementation, and monitoring participation and impact to inform continuous improvement.

d.   Support the annual performance management cycle, including coordination of timelines, development of guidance materials, management of queries, and analysis of cycle data to strengthen performance practices and connect with culture, engagement and diversity initiatives.

e.   Support the use of dashboards and other data visualizations and tracking tools to monitor engagement, performance and program outcomes, ensuring accurate data and clear insight for decision making.

f.    Prepare concise analytical reports and briefing materials for HRMD leadership and governing body audiences, including contributions to WIPO’s Annual Report and program performance reports.

g.   Contribute to knowledge management by maintaining and curating evidence-based culture, engagement, and talent frameworks, tools and resources, and tracking program outcomes to support continuous learning and improvement.

h.   Perform other duties as required.

Education (Essential)

First-level university degree in Organizational Psychology, Behavioral Science, Human Resources, Statistics, Data Analytics, Social Science, Development or a related field.

Education (Desirable)

Advanced university degree in Organizational Psychology, Behavioral Science, Human Resources, Statistics, Data Analytics, Social Science, Development or a related field.

Experience (Essential)

Minimum six (6) years of professional experience in human resources, organizational research or people analytics, including experience in generating and interpreting disaggregated quantitative and qualitative data to inform HR programs and initiatives. 

Demonstrated experience in supporting the planning, designing and delivering of culture, engagement, diversity and belonging initiatives that respond to data insights and maximize employees’ experience. 

Demonstrated experience with employee survey design and analysis, segmentation and disaggregation, and the use of feedback tools to generate actionable insights.

 

Experience (Desirable)

Experience in business analysis processes and methodologies.

Language (Essential)

Excellent written and spoken knowledge of English.

Language (Desirable)

Knowledge of other UN languages, particularly French.

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Proficiency in using data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel advanced).

Knowledge of diversity statistics, culture frameworks, and engagement techniques and measurement approaches.

Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; segmentation and ability to translate data into compelling insights.

Attention to detail and commitment to data quality and analytical rigor.

Excellent written communication skills; able to present complex data clearly for non-specialist audiences.

Curiosity and continuous learning orientation in the domains of culture, engagement, and people science.

Creativity, ability to think outside of the box. 

Change management notions. 

Collaborative and service-oriented working style.

Mobility:  WIPO staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Director General and may be assigned to any activities, office or duty station of the Organization.  Accordingly, the selected candidate may be required to move from time to time to new functions and/or to another duty station.

Annual salary:

Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment.  Please note that this estimate is for information only.  The post adjustment multiplier (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change (increase or decrease) without notice.  The figures quoted below are based on the April 2026 rate of 89.4%

Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules [link removed] for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

Additional Information

* Initial fixed-term appointment of two years, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and other applicable conditions.  The selected candidate’s appointment will be subject to an overall term of five years in this position, with normally no possibility of renewal beyond that term.  S/he may, however, apply and be considered for other positions at WIPO.

This is not applicable to WIPO staff members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent appointments, who were recruited following a competition under Staff Regulation 4.10 (“Appointment Boards”).

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill other posts at the same grade with similar functions in accordance with Staff Rule 4.9.5.

Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of unrepresented Member States of WIPO and underrepresented geographical regions are encouraged. Please click on the following links for the list of unrepresented Member States [link removed] and the list of underrepresented regions and the WIPO Member States in these regions.

The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.

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By completing an application, candidates understand that any willful misrepresentation made on this web site, or on any other documents submitted to WIPO during the application, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process, or termination of employment with WIPO at a later date, if that employment resulted from such willful misrepresentations.

In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of your identification and the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO recognizes higher educational qualifications obtained from institutions accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list maintained by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed here: http://www.whed.net/ [link removed]. Some higher educational qualifications may not be listed in WHED, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening.  Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.

Additional background checks may be required.