People and Culture Manager
Organizational Context
UNICEF has been working in Mozambique since 1975, supporting the government and partners. The country office in Maputo, with field offices, addresses challenges like poverty, climate shocks, and conflict. The new Country Programme 2027–2030 focuses on strengthening national systems to ensure results reach every child.
Job Purpose
The People and Culture Manager, under the general supervision of the Representative, is accountable for leading integrated people and culture services to enhance organizational effectiveness and strengthen client capacity. The incumbent will anticipate emerging workforce and organizational needs, developing strategic, people-centered, and innovative solutions that align people management, culture, and organizational transformation priorities with business objectives. This role oversees all People and Culture (P&C) related activities and staff across Mozambique Country Office and Zone Offices, ensuring alignment with the P&C strategy, Country Programme Management Plan, and organizational priorities. The manager will drive organizational transformation, staff engagement, wellbeing, and leadership effectiveness, promoting diversity and inclusion in line with UNICEF’s values, and leveraging HR data and analytics to inform strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities
Manages the unit by setting priorities, monitoring progress, and guiding staff performance to meet established objectives and timelines. Provides technical HR/P&C leadership, develops and implements policies, and ensures compliance with HR principles, policies, and regulations. Acts as a strategic advisor to senior management on workforce planning and organizational effectiveness, offering evidence-based people solutions. Coordinates recruitment, talent management, learning and capacity development, and HR analytics to attract, retain, and motivate high-caliber staff. Leads change management initiatives, fosters a respectful, inclusive workplace culture, and strengthens emergency workforce readiness. Drives organizational transformation, staff engagement, wellbeing, and leadership effectiveness, promoting diversity and inclusion in line with UNICEF’s values. Implements innovative HR strategies and best practices to ensure the workforce is equipped for both current and future organizational needs. Leverages HR data and analytics to inform strategic decision-making, optimize organizational effectiveness, and identify talent risks and workforce trends.
Work Experience
Eight years of professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required. Experience in Human Resources, Operations, Unit Management, Technical HR Leadership, Business Partnering, Strategic Human Resources, Human Resources Services, Learning and Development, HR Data Analytics, and Organizational Design is also required.
Skills
HR Leadership, Change Management, HR Policy Advisory, Risk Compliance, Workforce Planning, Organizational Effectiveness, Talent Management, Learning and Development, HR Analytics, Diversity and Inclusion, Emergency Workforce Readiness, Staff Engagement