People and Culture Officer
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The UNICEF Supply Division (SD) ensures equitable access to essential supplies and services for children globally, acting as the UN’s largest end-to-end supply chain entity. The People and Culture Centre within SD strengthens workforce capabilities and fosters an inclusive environment.
Job Purpose
The People and Culture Officer (Talent Development) contributes to and helps coordinate the Supply talent and learning strategies within UNICEF's Supply Division. This role is crucial for enabling staff members to develop the necessary skills and competencies to lead and work effectively in the global Supply Function. The incumbent will support performance management, talent reviews, staff mobility, and talent partnerships, ensuring that current and future talent gaps are addressed in alignment with People & Culture and business objectives. The position aims to foster a future-ready workforce within the supply community, enhancing the organization's capacity to deliver on its mission for every child.
Responsibilities
The People and Culture Officer (Talent Development) is responsible for contributing to the development and coordination of talent and learning strategies for the UNICEF Supply Community. This includes supporting the implementation of learning and development solutions that require proactive engagement with various stakeholders across the Supply Function. The role provides support in performance management processes, facilitates talent reviews, and assists with staff mobility initiatives to ensure optimal talent deployment. Additionally, the incumbent will help manage talent partnerships and contribute to addressing current and future talent gaps in alignment with organizational objectives. Key functions involve Talent Development & Programme Delivery, Talent Development & Learning Solutions, contributing to the Supply Skills Taxonomy and Architecture, and supporting integration, analytics, and knowledge product development related to talent management. The role also involves liaising with external vendors for learning and talent management initiatives and analyzing findings from these initiatives to inform business leaders.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of experience in human resources, learning & development, or talent management within international or complex operational contexts is required. Relevant international experience in planning, monitoring, and project management of learning and/or talent management initiatives is also necessary.
Skills
Talent Management, L&D Project Management, Vendor Management, Performance Management, Talent Reviews, Staff Mobility, Talent Partnerships, Workforce Planning, HR Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Analysis, Project Coordination