Consultancy - Human Resources Assistant in Tbilisi, Georgia

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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.

Purpose of the position

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager the consultant will support and facilitate with a range of activities related to recruitment and selection of staff based in UNICEF Georgia and will provide administrative support.

The incumbent will be working on the following major duties and responsibilities:

Major tasks and responsibilities:

Support HR Associate and the hiring managers in recruitment and selection process.

Administer written tests, attend job interviews, take notes and prepare high quality selection report adhering to timelines for the office selection.

Assist in administrative and logistics tasks as necessary.

Qualification and Experience of Successful Candidate

Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Management, Human Resources, Business, International Relations or other related fields;

Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in the area of administration, interviewing and recruitment in international organization. Experience in recruiting in UN framework highly desirable.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Good writing skills.

Fluency in written and spoken English and Georgian languages;

Ability to work independently and under pressure, ensuring high quality results.

Location

Tbilisi, home based.

Duration of Contract

The contract is for 2 months: from 20 January - through 20 March 2021.

Payment Terms

The monthly remuneration will be negotiated between UNICEF Georgia and the selected candidate, based on an initial proposal of the selected candidate. Applicants are therefore requested to submit a monthly gross remuneration proposal in GEL.

Termination of Contract

The contract can be terminated by either party before its expiry date by giving a one-month prior notice in writing to the other party.

However, in the event of termination on the ground of misconduct, UNICEF will be entitled to terminate the contract immediately, without prior notice.

In case of early termination of the contract, the Contractor will be compensated on a pro-rata basis for no more than the actual amount of work completed to the satisfaction of UNICEF.

Application Deadline and Documents

The deadline for the application submission is 15 January 2021. The applications should include:

• CV (with at least three references);
• Cover letter;
• Proposed monthly gross remuneration in GEL.

Shortlisted Candidates may be invited to a written assignment and/or an interview.

For every Child, you demonstrate UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

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.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.