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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.  

For every child, a chance

How can you make a difference?

The HR Associate focus is on the provision of comprehensive HR operational support to PPD by ensuring timely and consistent delivery of NYHQ-centric services in line with UNICEF’s HR policies, SOPs, and SLAs. This includes guiding staff on entitlements, travel, and benefits; processing and certifying G4; G5 visas and work permit documentation; supporting staff onboarding and mobility; and liaising with GSSC through Service Gateway. Monitors and escalates HR service requests, ensures compliance with staff rules and regulations, and contributes to data analysis to inform HR decision-making. Also supports the recruitment and placement of interns, fellows, and non-staff personnel, ensuring adherence to UNICEF’s recruitment processes.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  TOR for G6 TA - People and Culture (HR) Associate.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• Minimum requirements 

• • 1. Education: Secondary Education 
    2. Work Experience: At Least 6 years of relevant work experience in Administration, Human Resources, Operations , Human Resources, Recruitment, Entitlements Management, Staff Mobility, Travel Benefits, Contract Administration, Data Analysis, Onboarding, Placement, Compliance, Service Delivery. A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace 3 years of related work experience. A Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) may replace an additional 2 years.
    3. Skills: HR procedures, HR administration, UN system, Data management, Recruitment processes
    4. Language Requirements : Fluency in English is required. 

• Desirables
  
  1. 1. Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).
     2. Skills: Multilingual, Documentation, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Skills, Strategic Thinking, Visa permit application
     3. Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergencies.
     4. Education: University Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Management, Clerical Work is desirable.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks: 

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category. 

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.