UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, fair chance
Background
UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle: pre-natal care for healthy births, clean water and sanitation, health care and education. UNICEF has spent nearly 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Working with and for children through adolescence and into adulthood requires a global presence whose goal is to produce results and monitor their effects. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers and policy makers to help all children realize their rights—especially the most disadvantaged.
How can you make a difference?
Purpose For The Job
Under the guidance of the Regional Chief of HR, and with the support of a small HR team, the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the region-wide implementation of HR activities as part of the HR Reform. S/he will also serve as deputy to the Regional Chief of Human Resources and will be responsible for managing the day-to-day human resources management activities of the Regional Human Resources Section to strengthen its oversight role, which includes quality assurance, technical guidance, policy interpretation and advice, partnerships and capacity development on a broad range of HR functions, such as talent sourcing, recruitment, career development, performance management and learning and development..
Summary Of Key Functions/accountabilities
Management and advisory support to the Regional Chief of HR
Recruitment and Selection of Staff in the RO
Policy interpretation, technical support and quality assurance to Country Offices
Career Development, Staff Management and Relationship Management in RO
Advocacy, networking and partnership building
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have
Education
An Advanced University degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or other related social science field is required.
Languages:Â English and French
Experience
A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required. Experience in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate commitment
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The Competencies Required For This Post Are
Competencies and level of proficiency required
Core Values
Core competencies
Functional Competencies
View our competency framework at
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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
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