Senior People and Culture Associate
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of our work, offering diverse opportunities for professional and personal development in a culture that values belonging and growth.
Job Purpose
This position plays a key role in supporting the People & Culture Section of the UNICEF Nepal Country Office to achieve its strategic people management accountabilities across all office locations. Under the supervision of the People & Culture Specialist, the Senior People and Culture Associate will assist and contribute to the planning, efficient delivery, and implementation of a broad range of functions. This includes business partnering for all personnel categories, ensuring quality, time, and cost efficiency, and client satisfaction to support the delivery of country program results for children. The role requires working with a degree of independence, applying knowledge of HR models, organizational policies, and consulting on complex matters.
Responsibilities
The Senior People and Culture Associate will support business partnering and strategic human resources initiatives. Key responsibilities include recruitment and placement, coordinating and providing technical support for regular GS staff positions, and guiding managers in recruiting non-staff personnel (UNVs, Low Value contracts). The role involves efficient client outreach and service delivery, implementing specific HR tasks such as supporting workforce planning, wellbeing initiatives, positive work culture and diversity strategies, and staff support during organizational change. This includes undertaking system processes, policy advocacy, entitlement guidance, serving as GSSC Local Focal Point for onboarding and offboarding, and conducting research and analysis to recommend solutions. The associate will also contribute to learning and capacity development, and HR data analytics.
Work Experience
Minimum of seven years of work experience in human resources is required. A combination of HR and administration experience may be considered, with a strong emphasis on HR.
Skills
UN HR policies, regulations, and procedures, HR management principles, Identifying and resolving HR issues, Conducting research and data analysis, HR information systems and digital tools, Organizing work effectively, Learning and development, Talent acquisition, Policy application, Client guidance, Problem-solving, Workforce planning