Engagement Lead - Advisory Review

We are seeking an experienced Engagement Lead to support an upcoming advisory review within the Human Resources function. The role sits within the organization's internal advisory unit, which provides independent, high-value assessments and strategic recommendations across departments.

Engagement Lead - Advisory Review (HR Focus)

International organization based in Geneva.

Description

Reporting to the Advisory Manager, the Engagement Lead will:

• Structure and lead the engagement from initiation through final deliverables, in accordance with established advisory methodology.
• Drive project execution: ensuring milestones, quality of deliverables, and timely escalation of issues.
• Lead daily work planning with the Advisory Associate and weekly problem-solving/review sessions with the Advisory Manager.
• Conduct in-depth diagnostic and benchmarking analyses and develop implementable recommendations.
• Deliver clear, evidence-based presentations and reports to internal stakeholders, including executive-level briefings.
• Ensure stakeholder engagement across functions and levels, building consensus and aligning on findings and options.
• Apply rigorous project management and change facilitation practices.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and support to the Advisory Associate throughout the engagement.

Deliverables

• Project Plan outlining analysis workstreams and key milestones
• Fieldwork Findings from interviews, data review, process mapping, benchmarking, etc.
• Draft and Final Recommendations Report, including future-state options and roadmap
• Stakeholder Engagement Materials: presentations, briefs, and verbal debriefings
• Team Leadership and Oversight: collaborative planning, timely reviews, and coaching

Profile

Essential

• Extensive experience in top-tier strategy or management consulting as a Team Lead or Project Manager
• Demonstrated experience conducting departmental/function reviews (HR, IT, Finance, etc.)
• Familiarity with HR organizational models, performance diagnostics, and change implementation
• Strong analytical and presentation skills (PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in multicultural environments
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholder relationships and deliver high-impact insights
• Ability to work discreetly with confidential and sensitive information

Desirable

• 3+ years at a leading management consulting firm or equivalent internal strategy team
• Experience in HR transformation, people strategy, or process optimization
• Experience in international development or working with large public-sector or non-profit institutions
• Familiarity with public health or health financing environments

Job Offer

Interim contract starting end of August until December. Can be extended depending on the project needs.

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