Consultant to support Recruitment Monitoring and Evaluation (RME) function in the Division of Human Resources (New York

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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.

For every child, an advocate.

The Recruitment Monitoring and Evaluation (RME) function in the Division of Human Resources (New York) is responsible for reviewing UNICEF recruitments on a post-facto basis to provide information and insights on organization-wide recruitment trends, highlight systemic and specific issues with regards to compliance with the Staff Selection Policy, identify best practice to strengthen global recruitment efforts and identify recruitment capacity needs and support efforts towards strengthening capacity building.

How can you make a difference?

We are seeking a junior consultant to support the RME function. Under the guidance of the HR Manager, the consultant will:

• Contribute to continuous shaping of the RME framework, in alignment with the Organization's Staff Selection Policy, standards and guidelines and any revisions thereto. Keep abreast of developments and procedures in staff selection and recruitment.
• Support the creation of an evidence base of quantitative and qualitative data on an ongoing basis. This includes accurately compiling and logging information, in addition to reviewing, and analyzing data.
• Engage and collaborate with Analytics and Operations (AO) team for all required quantitative data set(s) related to recruitment. Interpret data, identify patterns, trends.
• Prepare a Quarterly power point presentation.
• Draft a quarterly report.
• Contribute to and support the ongoing review of recruitment documentation.
• Be responsible for the overall knowledge management of the RME function.
• Support any other key initiatives and related activities of RME, as required. This may include drafting presentations, notes, guidance etc.

The consultant is expected to undertake other duties as required and assigned by the supervisor. Exact tasks may be added or modified throughout the period of the assignment depending on the workload and emerging priorities. The consultancy is full time, for 3 months, and the start date is 20 June 2022.

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

• A Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, International Relations, Statistics or a related area
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience, including in the field of human resources.
• Knowledge and understanding of human resources practices and principles.
• Strong written communication skills are required; ability to articulate clear and concise ideas and concepts is essential.
• A strong background in data and analytics. Experience working with databases, database queries/analysis is required. Experience with pivot tables and data visualization is also required.
• Excellent attention to detail and conceptual and analytical ability.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, and advanced knowledge in Excel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

Remarks:

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.

Please apply with your cover letter, outlining your interest in and understanding of this consultancy. Also indicate your availability and daily rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference. Applications submitted without a rate will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

The consultant may work remotely, working collaboratively with the RME team through online platforms.

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.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. The candidate may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid).