People and Culture Officer
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential from early childhood through adolescence. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, viewing the promotion of every child's rights as a calling. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
Job Purpose
The People and Culture Officer will report to the People and Culture Officer and be overseen by the People and Culture Manager, providing support to the unit by executing HR services. This role involves applying knowledge of HR models and organizational policies to support field offices in all HR aspects. Key functions include Business Partnering, Strategic Human Resources, supporting the implementation of assigned HR services, Learning and Capacity Development, and HR Data Analytics. The position aims to contribute to UNICEF's mission of protecting the rights of every child, especially the most disadvantaged, by ensuring effective and equitable HR practices.
Responsibilities
The People and Culture Officer will be responsible for providing comprehensive HR support to field offices, acting as a Business Partner to various stakeholders. This includes contributing to strategic human resources planning and initiatives, ensuring alignment with UNICEF's mission and values. The role involves supporting the implementation of assigned HR services, such as recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures. A key responsibility is facilitating learning and capacity development for staff, identifying training needs and coordinating relevant programs. Furthermore, the officer will be involved in HR data analytics, collecting, analyzing, and reporting on HR metrics to inform decision-making and improve HR service delivery. The position requires strong research, planning, and organizational skills to identify HR issues, conduct rigorous analysis, and formulate recommendations. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential for interacting with diverse staff and management, advocating for consistent HR practices, and fostering a positive work environment. The officer will also contribute to emergency preparedness and response efforts from an HR perspective.
Work Experience
Two years of professional experience in human resource management within an international organization or large corporation is required. Additionally, experience in Emergency Preparedness and response is a mandatory requirement for this role.
Skills
Advanced knowledge of HR principles and concepts, Ability to conduct research and make recommendations, Strong research, planning, and organizational skills, Excellent knowledge of IT systems and tools, Effective communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to tailor communication to diverse audiences, Empathy and ability to advocate for equitable HR practices, Experience in HR Data Analytics, Experience in Strategic Human Resources, Experience in Learning and Capacity Development, Experience in Business Partnering, Experience in Emergency Preparedness and Response