People & Culture Officer

Volunteering Human Resources

Overview

Provide technical and advisory support in HR services implementation.

You have:

• A minimum of three years of experience in human resources, preferably in HR Business Partnering.
• Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of digital and technology tools.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to extract, analyze, and present data accurately.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and concise correspondence.

Contract

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Under the supervision of the People & Culture Specialist, the People & Culture Officer provides technical, analytical, and advisory support to the implementation of the People & Culture workplan across functional areas. The role contributes to the planning, coordination, and delivery of HR services, ensuring alignment with UNICEF policies, procedures, and organizational priorities. The position contributes to HR Business Partnering by analyzing workforce needs, supporting client engagement, and providing input to HR solutions. It supports the review and interpretation of HR policies and processes, and contributes to addressing HR-related matters through evidence-based inputs and recommendations.

• The UNV will be responsible for the following:

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 contribute 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 address 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.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

• A minimum of three years of experience in human resources. Preferably in HR Business Partnering. • Proficiency in MS Office. Knowledge of digital and technology tools. • Strong organizational and time management skills. • Ability to extract, analyse, and present data accurately. • Strong communication skills, with the ability to draft clear and concise correspondence.

As this is a national UNV assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. UNV Field Unit will help you open a Pak rupee bank account with Standard Chartered Bank or any other local bank at your duty station.

Assignment remarks: This is a national UNV assignment, and a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of PKR 131,372/- 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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