Aruna Thanabalasingam
| Residence | New York, USA |
| Agency and Department or Office | UNICEF, Deputy Director of Human Resources |
| Educational Background | ||
| Year of Graduation | Name of School | Degree |
| 1984 | University of Essex, UK | BA (Honors), Policy Making and Administration |
| 1985 | University of Lancaster, School of Management and Organizational Sciences, UK | Postgraduate Diploma, Business Analysis |
| 1993 | Columbia University, NY USA | MA, Organization Psychology |
| United Nations Service | ||
| Start date/ end date | Company | Position Held |
| 2001 - 2003 | UNDP | Chief of Recruitment, OHR |
| 2003 - 2005 | UNDP | Chief, Business Advisory Services, OHR |
| 2005 - 2007 | UNDP | Deputy Director, OHR and Chief, Business Advisory Services |
| 2007 - Present | UNICEF | Deputy Director, DHR, Strategic Talent Management |
| Non-UN Experience | ||
| Start date/ end date | Company | Position Held |
| 1988 - 1990 | KPMG, Kenya | Managing Consultant, Executive Search |
| 1990 - 1993 | Citibank, Avon Products, UNDP; Catalyst | Consultant |
| 1993 - 1998 | PWC, New York | Manager, Human Resources |
| 1998 | Deloitte Consulting, New York | Manager, International Recruitment |
| 1998 - 2001 | KPMG, East Africa | Director, Human Resources Consulting Practice |
| Experience/Qualifications relevant to candidacy |
| I am a seasoned HR Professional with over 20 years of experience both in the private sector and UN system. I have a strong academic background in the behavioral sciences and a good grounding in policy and advocacy, as well as a sensitivity to people matters. Therefore, I believe I can add value as a member of the UNFCU Board, bringing to the table my diversity of experiences, and understanding of the contexts and needs of members both in the developing and developed world. |
| Personal Statement |
| I believe in the mission of UNFCU: “Serving the People Who Serve the World” by enriching members’ lives. Additionally, I strongly believe that in this current volatile and challenging environment, UNFCU has an opportunity to make a difference for its members. I would like to be part of the team that effects the change where appropriate and necessary to facilitate and impact the lives of members. The diversity of my background, experiences both in the private sector and the UN system, my professionalism, sound judgment and people intelligence are elements I can contribute as a member of the UNFCU Board. |