People and Culture Officer

Volunteering Human Resources

Overview

Support HR functions to enhance organizational development and culture

You have:

• Human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.
• Basic knowledge of the principles and concepts of human resources management.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrates commitment to UNICEF's mission and to the wider UN system; demonstrates the values of UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours.

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF believes that all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfil their potential – to the benefit of a better world. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

UNICEF Philippines CO is now on its 9th Country Programme. While demonstrating results for children at scale in the Philippines, we also promote policies and laws and support Government in implementing programmes that contribute to the realization of the rights of all children. We have about 116 staff members. We work with the Government of Philippines and other partners to ensure that the benefits of the country's development reach the most vulnerable and marginalized children.

The Human Resources (HR) Unit under the programme Section is responsible for Organizational Development and Culture. The HR unit it provides business partnering with the other different units within the country and filed offices. The post and the function of the HR Officer covers a broad range of HR functions, however, depending on the context, the incumbent may focus on all, some, or only one or two areas with great depth. In addition, there may be additional functions that may be assigned accordingly and will be made clear in work plans and/or individual performance plans.

The UN Volunteer HR Officer reports to the HR Manager/Specialist/Chief for close guidance, training, and supervision. The Officer provides support to the supervisor and colleagues in the unit by executing HR services through applying knowledge of theoretical HR models, as well as understanding of organizational HR policies and procedures.

Through research, analysis, and interpretation of policy, carried out under very close supervision, the incumbent strengthens the supervisor’s capacity in effectively and efficiently executing all human resource services and tasks.

This post will also be responsible for supporting the HR Unit in the various Human resources functions of Acquisition, Maintenance, Utilization and Development of all staff ensuring quality alignment with the UNICEF HR Policies. It will also support in the roll out and implementation of activities as called for, to effectively transition from Human Resources to People and Culture focused on including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) as an HR function.

The post will primarily have the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Business Partnering • Through research of policies and analysis of data, provide support to the HR Business Partner in advising their clients on HR-related needs and developing subsequent plans of action. • Under the supervisor’s guidance, provide accurate and timely advice to clients on HR processes and policies, ensuring the highest level of client-orientation. • Support supervisor in proactively advising clients on the resolution of human resources issues by recommending equitable and transparent solutions that protects both the staff and organization’s interests in accordance with policies, regulations and procedures. • Research and compile data that conveys organizational progress towards gender equity and cultural diversity.

2. Strategic Human Resources • Help supervisor liaise with the HQ Divisions, regional and country offices to support and con-tribute to corporate HR strategy formulation and global implementation. • Research and provide data which helps inform the improvement of HR systems, policies and processes. • Keep abreast and research best and cutting edge practices in HR management and contribute to the development of global policies, procedures and introduce innovation through sharing of best practices and knowledge learned.

3. Support to Implementation of assigned Human Resources Services • Provide support to various or one specific HR occupation (recruitment, job classification, career development, performance management, data analytics, learning & development etc.) to help their supervisors in implementing efficient client services that help either attract, retain and/or motivate staff of the highest caliber. • When assigned casework in the relevant area on either a routine or non-routine basis, analyze and synthesize issues and problems, and interpret established, formal guidelines to ad-dress and recommend solutions or further actions required.

4. Learning and Capacity Development • In collaboration with business owners, support the design and delivery of learning plans for staff. • Contributes to the mapping of competencies for all staff included in the assigned client portfolio, assisting in the development of a comprehensive framework in support of the development of the talent pipeline. • Research on efficient and cost-effective learning products which enable staff to develop their skills and competencies. • Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders. • Provide orientation briefing to new staff.

5. HR Data Analytics • Collect, interpret and analyze HR data to help inform decision making on HR processes and strategies. • Support the development and implementation of data collection systems to optimize data quality. • Coordinate with country offices and partners to provide assistance in their HR information management.

Results/Expected Output:

Over all, as an active UNICEF team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to HR business partners in Acquisition, Maintenance, Utilization, Development of all staff ensuring active participation of the country office staff in both Country and Field Office in the efforts to realize People and Culture activities.

• Diversity and inclusion: Treats all people with dignity and respect; shows respect and sensitivity towards gender, cultural and religious differences; challenges prejudice, biases and intolerance in the workplace; encourages diversity wherever possible. • Integrity: Maintains high ethical standards; takes clear ethical stands; keeps promises; immediately addresses untrustworthy or dishonest behaviour; resists pressure in decision-making from internal and external sources; does not abuse power or authority. • Commitment: Demonstrates commitment to UNICEF’s mission and to the wider UN system; demonstrates the values of UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours; seeks out new challenges, assignments and responsibilities; promotes UNICEF’s cause. • Communication: Speaks fluently; expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly; presents information with skill and confidence; responds quickly to the needs of an audience and to their reactions and feedback; projects credibility; structures information to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience; presents information in a well-structured and logical way. • Working with people: Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members; shows empathy; listens, supports and cares for others; consults others and shares information and expertise with them; builds team spirit and reconciles conflict; adapts to the team and fits in well. • Drive for results: Sets high standards for quality of work; monitors and maintains quality of work; works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way; consistently achieves project goals; focuses on the needs and satisfaction of internal and external partners; accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.

Technical • Basic knowledge of the principles and concepts of human resources management. • 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.

The volunteer must be a dynamic, multi-functional person, who supports UNICEF with professional-ism, dedication and client orientation, and who must be willing both to work on programmatic/substantive aspects and to provide operational/logistical services.

The following competencies are sought:

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1) • Works Collaboratively with others (1) • Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1) • Innovates and Embraces Change (1) • Thinks and Acts Strategically (1) • Drive to achieve impactful results (1) • Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.

Conditions of Service for National UN Volunteers A 12 Month contract; with subsequent contract extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

Travel to duty station (if applicable) and a Settling-In-Grant will be provided in the event duty station is not within commuting distance from the place of recruitment. A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as final repatriation (if applicable) and resettlement allowance for satisfactory service.

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