Lead Organisational Development & Workforce Planning Consultant

Location: Apia, Samoa; work may be performed remotely or from the SQA and/or Tautua office as agreed

Compensation: Payments are made upon satisfactory completion and formal acceptance of agreed deliverables.

Company

hirify.global is a global development and consulting firm working with governments, businesses, investors, and communities to deliver complex development programs.

What you will do

• Review SQA’s organisational structure, governance arrangements, reporting relationships, and role alignment.
• Assess workforce composition, capability, capacity, succession risks, and future staffing needs.
• Develop a comprehensive Workforce Plan and Workforce Plan Implementation Plan.
• Design a remuneration and position classification framework, including job evaluation methodology and salary structures.
• Review and update HR policies, procedures, employment conditions, and supporting sub-policies.
• Develop change management, communication, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and implementation arrangements.

Requirements

• Master’s or higher tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management, Organisational Development, Strategic Management, Public Policy, Education, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in workforce planning or HR strategy development, preferably in higher education.
• Strong analytical skills, including HR data analysis, forecasting, and practical solution development.
• Knowledge of workforce planning tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Ability to transfer knowledge through coaching, mentoring, workshops, and practical participation.
• Ability to work with senior government officials and manage organisational and national-cultural considerations.

Nice to have

• Experience in Gender Equity, Disability and Social Inclusion.
• Expertise in public sector reform, remuneration review, organisational development, and human resource management.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, evidence-based, and capability-building approach with SQA management and staff.
• Assignment duration of up to 60 days across a nine-month period, starting in October 2026.
• Access to relevant facilities, documentation, personnel, and reasonable office space where required.
• Regular progress meetings and structured review of deliverables with SQA and Tautua stakeholders.
• Safeguarding-focused screening and due diligence are required for successful candidates.

Hiring process

• Deliverables are reviewed and formally endorsed by SQA and relevant Tautua program personnel.
• The assignment includes onboarding, inception reporting, periodic deliverables, a final presentation, and an exit report.