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This is a NO-2 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-2 contracts.

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, [hope]

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Business Partnering

  • Provide accurate and timely advice to clients on HR processes and policies, ensuring the highest level of client-orientation.
  • Proactively advise clients on the resolution of human resources issues ensuring equitable and transparent solutions that protects both the staff and organizations interests in accordance with policies, regulations and procedures.
  • Develop recruitment plans with hiring managers to attract the highest caliber for UNICEF’s positions.
  • Promote the organizational goals and targets for gender equity and cultural diversity.

2. Staff Development

  • In collaboration with business owners, support the design and delivery of learning plans for staff.
  • Contribute 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 briefings to new staff.
  • Promote honest and continuing feedback between staff and managers.
  • Provide advice to manages in addressing underperformance.

3. 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.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Djibouti seeks a dynamic and innovative Human Resources Business Partner to lead the implementation of HR client services across the entire employee lifecycle.

Working for UNICEF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZBKKZB28_U

UNICEF in Djibouti: https://www.unicef.org/djibouti/

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

Education:

A University Degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or another related field is required.

Experience:

Two years of professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of Arabic or a local language is an asset.

Skills:

  • Advanced 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 the 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 values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People, and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

  • Builds and maintains partnerships (1)
  • Demonstrates self- and ethical awareness (1)
  • Drives to achieve results for impact (1)
  • Innovates and embraces change (1)
  • Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)
  • Thinks and acts strategically (1)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

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:

UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/.

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

This position is not considered an elevated risk role. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct further vetting/ assessment within the scope of child safeguarding as appropriate.

Added 2 years ago - Updated 2 years ago - Source: unicef.org