Human Resources Officer (People analytics and Data science), P-2, Human Capital Intelligence & Technology, Division of Human Resources (DHR), Istanbul, Turkey, Req

Contract

This is a P-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about P-2 contracts and their salaries.

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,

UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle: pre-natal care for healthy births, clean water and sanitation, health care and education. UNICEF has spent nearly 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Working with and for children through adolescence and into adulthood requires a global presence whose goal is to produce results and monitor their effects. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers and policy makers to help all children realize their rights—especially the most disadvantaged.

How can you make a difference?

Through research, analysis and interpretation of data and policy carried out under very close supervision, the incumbent strengthens the People analytics’ capacity of UNICEF Division of Human Resources and the wider OneHR Community in the development of ‘people stories’ based on the analysis of people data to inform people decisions and enhance people experience in UNICEF.

The HR Officer (People analytics and Data science) reports to the HR Planning Specialist (Planning, Monitoring, Reporting, and People Analytics) for close guidance, training, and supervision. The Officer provides data insights and technical recommendations to the supervisor and colleagues in the Strategic planning and People Analytics team, with a specific focus on statistical and machine learning models to provide meaningful insights and uncover people stories behind data to enhance UNICEF people experience and influence decision making processes.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. People analytics and project management

• Research and propose partnerships with predictive analytics and machine learning/AI solutions providers and data science institutions.
• Lead the development and implementation of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive People analytics projects, from framing the problems, identifying the measures, running advanced analytics, and interpreting the results.
• Uncover and formulate stories to communicate results of the analysis of people data through effective data visualizations and reports to non-technical audiences, to influence business decisions and ultimately enhance UNICEF people experience.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of initiatives aiming at enhancing data literacy among the UNICEF OneHR Community.

2. Statistical programming and visualization

• Accelerate data processing and calculation through the application of algorithms, writing code (Python, R, C#, etc.) and developing software products to automate repetitive work when responding to data requirements.
• Use business intelligence tools (Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, etc.) to design and create interactive, fast, and accurate reports that help end users make data-driven decisions.
• Assess and enhance the effectiveness and accuracy of data sources and data gathering techniques.
• Suggest ways to embed available people insights into existing business processes to ensure they are used by UNICEF decision-makers.

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

• A University Degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science or related field is required.
• Two years of professional experience in People/ Data Analytics in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.
• Professional experience in human resource management is a plus.
• Experience in working with UN agencies, including UNICEF is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of various research methodologies, including survey design and analysis, planning, and organizational skills.
• Excellent knowledge of information technology systems and tools, Microsoft Power BI, Excel, and other relevant software (e.g., Python, R, and/or SQL).
• Solid knowledge of statistics and machine learning techniques applied to People analytics. Ability to create models, predict future trends and develop machine learning algorithms.
• Data visualization: comprehensive data visualization skills when presenting analytics results to decision makers.
• Good knowledge of the principles and concepts of human resources management.
• Excellent knowledge of information technology systems and tools.
• Proven experience in communicating people data insights through data storytelling impacting business decisions.
• 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.
• Effective listening skills to understand the requirements of the business.

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

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• 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)

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

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 benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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 promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, 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.

Remarks:

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

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.