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

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the right to care

How can you make a difference? 

As part of the Staff Support Strategy for the HQ Efficiency Initiative (HQEI), a Staff Support Unit (SSU) was established in May 2022 to serve as a direct central resource for staff ahead of and during the transition of functions. SSU’s mandate further expanded in 2025 precipitated by the executive order by the US President suspending US Grants causing significant economic disruption across multiple sectors with immediate stop-work orders and comprehensive global reviews. This was then compounded by the launch of the Future Focus Initiative (FFI) in March 2025, amid the context of declining international assistance and UNICEF’s global effort to remain fit for purpose by identifying strategic shifts and cutting costs to further enhance effectiveness, efficiency, agility and overall readiness. The rapidly evolving situation demanded specialized expertise to navigate complex transitions, reallocation of resources, and potential restructuring. SSU moved from supporting the 2 HQs (New York and Geneva) to supporting UNICEF globally. The HR Business Process consultant will be in UNICEF New York Headquarters (NYHQ), in the Division of People and Culture (DPC), within the SSU and will report to the Human Resources Manager, SSU. Under the supervision of the Human Resources Manager, SSU and guidance of the Human Resources Officer, the HR Business Process consultant provides administrative, financial, procedural and operational support and assistance to the SSU, ensuring consistency and a people-centric approach in the support and services provided across all Divisions.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete TOR here:  ToR Human Resources Consultant.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

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• Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources management, business administration and/or social sciences or related field is required. Valid professional HR certification is an asset.
• Work Experience:Minimum six (6) years of professional and relevant work experience in Human Resources, Administration, Business Administration, Operations Project Management and excellent knowledge of UNICEF policies is required.
• Skills Strong written, spoken/presentation and interpersonal communication competencies are required.
• Demonstrated capacity to multitask, often under tight deadline 
• Proficient in working with Excel and PowerPoint and data analytics. 
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset
• Desirables:  Knowledge of HR and administrative principles, rules, regulations and general procedures within the UN is preferred. 
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality, initiative, and good judgment.
• Demonstrates courtesy, tact, patience, and ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, 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.

Remarks:  If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not visible on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers.