People and Culture Officer, MCO, P2, Temporary Appointment (6 months), Kingston, Jamaica, Post #00137571

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. The Jamaica country programme focuses on child protection, climate action, education, social policy, and survival and thriving, guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Job Purpose

The People and Culture Officer will support the implementation of Human Resources services within the UNICEF Jamaica office. This role involves partnering with various stakeholders, assisting in organization design and job classification, and contributing to HR data analytics. The officer will play a key role in ensuring efficient and effective HR operations that align with UNICEF's mission to uphold children's rights. The position requires a proactive approach to support staff, manage recruitment campaigns, and contribute to a positive and productive work environment, ultimately supporting the country programme's goals for children in Jamaica.

Responsibilities

The People and Culture Officer will be responsible for providing comprehensive support to the Human Resources function. This includes acting as a business partner to various departments, ensuring the smooth implementation of assigned HR services, and offering dedicated staff support. A key responsibility will be assisting in organization design and job classification processes to ensure alignment with organizational needs and standards. The role also involves contributing to HR data analytics to inform decision-making and improve HR strategies. The officer will manage recruitment campaigns, particularly for specialized roles, and ensure efficient and timely hiring processes. Additionally, they will coordinate with diverse stakeholders across multiple locations, demonstrating strong planning and organizational skills to achieve team results in a fast-paced environment. The ability to communicate with empathy and manage sensitive situations will be crucial for success in this role.

Work Experience

At least two years of relevant work experience in human resource management within an international organization or large corporation is required. Experience managing large recruitment campaigns and international professional P&C experience at various organizational levels is highly valued.

Skills

Coordination with diverse stakeholders, Planning and organizational skills, Adaptability to fast-paced environments, Self-awareness, Empathic communication, Active listening, Management of sensitive situations, HR data analytics, Organization design, Job classification, Recruitment campaign management, Business partnering

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