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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, the right to Future

How can you make a difference?

The Senior Leadership Support (SLS) Team provides executive support to the senior leaders of UNICEF through four main pillars: talent acquisition, succession planning, inter agency and high-performance team support. The SLS team works closely with other teams in the Division of People and Culture (DPC), as well as Regional Chiefs and the global HR community. Due to the increased volume of work leading up to the launch of the Senior Staff Rotation and Re-assignment exercise, the Senior Leadership Support (SLS) team is  seeking a dynamic People and Culture Officer (P-2 level) join the team on a temporary appointment for 364 days.  The successful candidate will contribute to the implementation of our new global delivery strategies, while providing executive support to senior leaders within UNICEF. He/she will play a key role in talent acquisition and succession planning for senior leadership positions with specific focus on Deputy Representative portfolio, fostering collaboration across the team to ensure high performance. The HR Officer will execute HR services through applying knowledge of theoretical HR models, as well as understanding of organizational HR policies and procedures. The HR Officer will promote equity, transparency and consistency in the interpretation, determination, implementation and administration of HR policy, procedures and guidelines on all HR related matters applicable to staff.

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

Minimum requirements 

• • 1. • Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Human Movement, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, International Studies, Psychology, Social Science, Business Management, International Relations, Psychology, Social Science and any other related fields.
       • Work Experience: At Least 2 years of relevant work experience in Human Resources , Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Business Partnering, Strategic HR, HR Data Analytics, Recruitment Process, Performance Management, HR Policy.
       • Skills: HR information systems, Project management, Executive staff support, Analytical skills, Stakeholder Management, Confidentiality
       • Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. 

Desirables

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language
• Talent Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Presentation Skills
• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts

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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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 is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. 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.

In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations. For effective collaboration, we encourage flexible working hours that accommodate different time zones while prioritizing staff wellbeing. 

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.

In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations. For effective collaboration, we encourage flexible working hours that accommodate different time zones while prioritizing staff wellbeing. 

UNICEF staff members holding fixed-term, continuing, or permanent appointments who are considered to be on abolished post status may apply for this temporary position and, if selected with a start date before 31 December 2025, may take it up as a temporary assignment, in line with UNICEF guidance on separation due to the abolition of posts or staff reduction. They will retain their fixed-term entitlements but will not hold a lien to their abolished post.

The conditions of a temporary assignment, including relocation entitlements, will depend on the status of the staff member’s original appointment and may be limited in accordance with applicable UNICEF policies, procedures, and practices in force.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities. 

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.