People and Culture Associate
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
Job Purpose
Under the close supervision and guidance of the People and Culture Specialist, the People and Culture Associate provides administrative, procedural, and operational support and assistance to the efficient implementation of a broad range of Human Resources functions for all categories of staff in their office. This role ensures accurate and timely delivery of HR services, ensuring compliance with UNICEF HR rules and regulations. The associate supports business partnering, processing of entitlements and benefits for local staff, recruitment and placement activities, organization design and job classification, and learning and capacity development initiatives, contributing to the overall smooth functioning of the HR department.
Responsibilities
Support to business partnering activities by providing timely and accurate HR information and assistance to managers and staff. Assist in the processing of entitlements and benefits for local staff, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures. Provide support in recruitment and placement processes, including drafting job descriptions, screening applications, and coordinating interviews. Assist in organization design and job classification tasks, ensuring consistency and adherence to standards. Support learning and capacity development initiatives by coordinating training sessions and tracking staff development. Provide general office support, including maintaining HR records, managing correspondence, and preparing reports. Ensure accurate and timely data entry into HR systems. Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and services. Liaise with other UNICEF offices and external stakeholders as required. Uphold UNICEF's core values and competencies in all aspects of work.
Work Experience
A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience is required.
Skills
HR principles, HR systems, Computer literacy, Data extraction, Operational problem-solving, Priority management, Administrative support, Clerical work, Recruitment support, Entitlement processing