Human Resources Consultant (NOC equivalent), Nairobi Kenya, 3 months (for Kenyan nationals only)

Mid Human Resources

Overview

Assist in the recruitment and deployment of human resources for emergency programs.

You have:

• Advanced University degree or equivalent backgrounds in Human Resources, Business Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Psychology or related areas.
• 5 Years of progressive responsible experience at national level in Emergency, with a minimum of 2 years with the UN.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in emergency setting are required.
• International experience will be an asset.
• English language is required.

Contract

This is a NO-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-3 contracts.

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.

Reimagine the Future for every child.

How can you make a difference?

The Human Resources Consultant will report to the Human Resources Manager, to assist the Country Office in the recruitment and immediate deployment of human resources needs of Country Office, providing support to the CO to sustain rapid recruitment and deployment of high calibre of staff and employee performance for the effective implementation of the emergency programmes.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Support the HR function of the office by heading specific aspects of HR function in Kenya country office.
• Act as focal point between regional office and the head quarters sourcing and contacting candidates for surge capacity during emergencies
• Provide technical inputs and coordinate the selection of candidates for emergency assignments in the country office.
• Provide technically accurate and sound recommendations on interpretation and implementation of HR policy and procedures, and optimal utilization of UNICEF’s resources, in compliance with rules and regulations.
• Provide technical inputs to the implementation of human resources policies, systems and procedures as and when required
• Plan and conduct HR training activities for staff’s competency building, staff development, learning and career development.

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

1. Education

Advanced University degree or equivalent backgrounds in Human Resources, Business Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Psychology or related areas.

2. Work Experience

• 5 Years of progressive responsible experience at national level in Emergency. Of these minimum 2 years with the UN.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in emergency setting are required.
• International experience will be an asset.
• English language is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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:

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.

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Added 4 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unicef.org