Human Resources Officer (Learning), NOA, Fixed Term, UNICEF, MENA Regional Office, Amman Jordan, Jordanian nationals only
Contract
This is a NO-1 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-1 contracts.
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. 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 personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
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For every child, Innovation
Since 2011, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has undergone a dramatic transformation. What was once a middle-income region, where UNICEF was implementing mostly upstream work, has now become the region with the greatest concentration of humanitarian needs in the world with two Level 3 emergencies (Sudan and State of Palestine) and many countries that are facing protracted conflicts as well as civil unrest and/or political transition. The role of MENARO is to support all countries in the region in a more deliberate, consistent and value-added way, explicitly allocating the vast majority of programme and cross-cutting staff time and resources to country office technical assistance and quality assurance.
How can you make a difference?
The HR Officer reports to the Regional Chief of HR for guidance and supervision. The HR Officer provides support to the MENA country offices and regional sections in the areas of learning, training and career development by working to align regional and global learning priorities with the available resources and results for children.
Main roles and responsibilities are highlighted below:
1. Business Partnering and Strategic Human Resources:
- Through research of learning and related policies and analysis of data, provide proactive technical support to country offices and the regional office by recommending equitable and transparent learning solutions that enhance results for children and maximize on existing limited resources
- Research and compile data that conveys regional progress towards identified global and regional learning priorities.
- Liaise with the required internal and external stakeholders in establishing and furthering a learning culture in UNICEF and specifically in MENA
- Contribute to HR innovations and knowledge management for regional HR Business Partners and Country Offices
2. Learning and Capacity Development
- As the regional Learning Focal Point, support country office HR practitioners in identified areas of learning that will enhance delivery on the OneHR Strategy within MENA.
3. HR Data Analytics
- Collect, interpret and analyze HR data to help inform decision making on HR processes and strategies particularly for learning initiatives
- Support the development and implementation of data collection systems at country office level to optimize data quality on learning initiatives.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
The following minimum requirements:
- Education: A first level (bachelor’s or equivalent) University Degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or another related field is required.
- Work Experience: One year of professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.
- ****Language Requirements:**** Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic and/or French is an asset.
The following desirables:
Technical
- Basic knowledge of the principles and concepts of human resources management, particularly in the areas of learning, training and career development
- Ability to identify issues, conduct rigorous research, and make conclusions and recommendations.
- Strong research, planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent knowledge of information technology systems and tools.
Interpersonal and Communication
- Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse organization tailoring language, tone, style and format to match audience.
- Ability to empathize with client managers, supervisors and staff while advocating for consistent and equitable applications of promulgated HR regulations and rules.
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
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
Builds and maintains partnerships (level 1)
Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (level 1)
Drive to achieve results for impact (level 1)
Innovates and embraces change (level 1)
Manages ambiguity and complexity (level 1)
Thinks and acts strategically (level 1)
Works collaboratively with others (level 1)
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.
UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.
Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable Females are encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
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