Performance Management Consultant

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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.

How can you make a difference?

Performance Management is an integral part of the 2022-25 strategic plan, and given the anticipated scope of work in relation to Performance Management activities in 2022/2023, PMCD seeks the services of a qualified individual to provide professional support in the Performance Management area, including PM support, data analysis and knowledge sharing, as well as ACHIEVE process enhancements.

Under the overall guidance of the HR Officer, PMCD, the consultant will undertake, but not be limited to, the following tasks:

Performance Management

Conduct analysis of the PM trends 2021/2022 and draft a report outlining main trends and possible PM future activities

Support HR Officer related to managing various PM phases throughout 2022 PM cycle

Achieve

Support launch of the Achieve Chat Bot, to support knowledge sharing and immediate responses to PMCD clients globally

Provide support in updating PM Toolbox, including various reports and instructions

Coordinate Achieve webinars, including webinar scheduling and circulation of materials to participants.

Configure customized reports in Achieve, providing access to designated HR focal points.

Other activities related to the PMCD portfolio, including administrative tasks, may be assigned.

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

Education

University degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Statistics, International Relations/Studies or a relevant field.

The individual should be highly proficient in a range of PC/web applications, including but not limited to: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, and SharePoint.

Work Experience

A proven track record in analyzing data and providing logistical support, with a minimum of 1 year of experience. This includes drafting recommendations/reports and/or process improvements.

Experience in conducting research and drafting analyses of Performance Management data and trends, is a distinct advantage.

Excellent command of the English language, fluency in another UN language is a distinct advantage

Prior experience working in the UN common system or with a similar non-profit organization is an advantage.

Competencies

Excellent judgment, high sense of responsibility and empathy, tact, discretion and confidentiality.

Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to establish harmonious working relations in a multicultural environment.

Demonstrates conscientiousness and efficiency in meeting commitments and ensuring the delivery of results within specified timelines.

Strong organizational, planning, and analytical skills.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

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:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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.