Desiree Pelliccia

Desiree Pelliccia is an experienced HR professional currently serving as HR Manager at UNOPS since December 2022, leading a team of over 10 HR practitioners and managing HR functions for HQ units. Previous roles at UNOPS include HR Senior Officer and HR Officer, with responsibilities that encompassed recruitment, onboarding, policy advisory, and performance management. Prior to UNOPS, Desiree worked as a Trainer and Organizational Development Consultant at Liberamente Association, providing advisory services on recruitment strategies and conducting training sessions in various contexts. Desiree also has extensive consulting experience with NGOs, educational institutions, and municipalities across Europe, focusing on organizational development, project management, and capacity building. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Work and Organizational Psychology from Universitat de Barcelona and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna.