Home based: Human Resources Consultant - 34 working days between 28 August 2023 and 27 February 2024 - Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECARO)

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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

Purpose of Activity/Assignment

Supporting recruitment of consultants related to the Italian migrant emergency, Additionally, provide support on learning activities.

Scope of work

Under the supervision of the Regional HR Manager, the consultant will support the Regional HR Team with the recruitments for the consultants of ECARO’s O/P Rome, Italy:

• Create in TMS the appropriate requisitions for consultant
• Advertise approved consultancies as per endorsed TORs
• Conduct the longlist and sharing it with the hiring manager with 3 days SLA following the VA closure date.

Additionally, the consultant will be supporting ECARO HR with 1 training for staff and Strength Mapping in Moldova CO.

TasksHR PartnerDeliverableTimelineAssistance with recruitment of ConsultanciesHR Officer• TORs posted within 24 hours upon receipt. (average 10 minutes per VA) • Longlist shared with the hiring manager with a 3 days SLA from the closure of the VA (average 10-15 minutes per requisition)

(24 days: 4 days per month for 6 months)

from September 2023 to February 2024Administrative support with ECARO organized training for staff during the Action Learning Project phase and conclusion of the programme:

-Create and send invitations

-Monitor participation and provide technical support

HR SpecialistCreation of communication e-mails with updates provided by DHR (3 days)

Monitor participation on the ALP presentation

Release of final learning blocks to participants

Send certificates to participants that conclude the programme

From September to October 2023Administrative support for Strength Mapping in Moldova CO:

-Set up licenses within the platforms

-Provide technical support to participants

-Generate and share reports

-Create and share invites for online briefing calls

HR AssociateStrength Mapping in Moldova organized timely (7 days)

From October to November 2023Estimated Duration of the Contract

34 working days (between 28 August 2023 and 27 February 2024)

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel

This is a home-based consultancy contract with no travel.

Estimated Cost of the Consultancy & Payment Schedule

Payment will be made on submission of an invoice and satisfactory completion of the above-mentioned deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/outputs are incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines.

Please propose a lumpsum professional fee (in USD) based on 34 working days.

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

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required

• First university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, Administrative Law, Sociology, Psychology and related fields
• At least five years of experience in HR, specifically covering recruitment, administration of individual consultants and contractors, data analysis. UNICEF working experience with the knowledge of TMS is highly desired.
• Fluency in written and oral English language is required

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS), and core competencies in Commitment, Diversity and Integrity

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

Remarks:

Please include a full CV, and a Financial Proposal in your application by indicating your availability and a lumpsum based on 34 working days to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a professional fee will not be considered. 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.