The
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – For 70 years, UNICEF has been working
on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival,
protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for
developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water
and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the
protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded
entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations
and governments.
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – For 70 years, UNICEF has been working
on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival,
protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for
developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water
and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the
protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded
entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations
and governments.
If
you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a
lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights
organization would like to hear from you.
you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a
lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights
organization would like to hear from you.
We
are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job
Title: Human
Resources Officer, Talent Groups, P-1 and P-2 levels
Job Number: 506608
Location: Nigeria
Work Type : Fixed Term Staff, Temporary Appointment
Title: Human
Resources Officer, Talent Groups, P-1 and P-2 levels
Job Number: 506608
Location: Nigeria
Work Type : Fixed Term Staff, Temporary Appointment
Job
Description
Description
- UNICEF
is seeking talented professionals in Human Resources at the P-1 and P-2
levels. This is a Generic Vacancy Announcement (GVA) for the Talent
Groups for Human Resources Officers at the P-1 and P-2 levels. - Talent
Groups at UNICEF are exclusive lists of pre-vetted, highly qualified
professionals intended to fast-track recruitment processes as positions
become available globally. - After
a rigorous selection process, successful candidates assessed as ready for
these levels will be placed in the P-1 or P-2 Human Resources Talent
Group. - While
placement in the Talent Group does not guarantee a position, it is an
important resource for filling P-1 and P-2 level vacancies globally for
roles of Human Resources Officer. - Candidates
placed into the Talent Group will be reviewed when a relevant position
opens and if found suitable, will be offered placement through a direct
selection process. Contracts may be Fixed Term (FT) or Temporary
Appointment (TA).
How
Can You Make a Difference?
The P-1 Human Resources (HR) Officer position is at entry professional level
and reports to the HR Manager/Specialist for close guidance, training and
supervision. The Officer provides support to the supervisor and colleagues in
the unit by executing HR services through applying knowledge of theoretical HR
models, as well as understanding of organizational HR policies and procedures.
The P-2 Human Resources (HR) Officer supports the HR Manager/Specialist in
providing research, analysis and recommendations on a broad range of HR
functions, or in some cases one specific function. These positions contribute
substantively to organization-wide HR strategies and supports the supervisor
and colleagues in the unit by executing HR services through applying knowledge
of theoretical HR models, as well as understanding of organizational HR
policies and procedures.
Can You Make a Difference?
The P-1 Human Resources (HR) Officer position is at entry professional level
and reports to the HR Manager/Specialist for close guidance, training and
supervision. The Officer provides support to the supervisor and colleagues in
the unit by executing HR services through applying knowledge of theoretical HR
models, as well as understanding of organizational HR policies and procedures.
The P-2 Human Resources (HR) Officer supports the HR Manager/Specialist in
providing research, analysis and recommendations on a broad range of HR
functions, or in some cases one specific function. These positions contribute
substantively to organization-wide HR strategies and supports the supervisor
and colleagues in the unit by executing HR services through applying knowledge
of theoretical HR models, as well as understanding of organizational HR
policies and procedures.
This
will involve:
will involve:
- Supporting
HR managers in working with clients in helping fulfilling their goals
through advising on how to attract, retain and motivate staff of the
highest caliber - Keeping
abreast, researching, benchmarking and implementing best and cutting edge
practices in HR management and contributing to the development of global
policies, procedures and introducing innovation through sharing of best
practices and knowledge learned - Providing
support to various or one specific HR occupation (recruitment, job classification,
career development, performance management, data analytics, learning &
development etc.) to help supervisors in implementing efficient client
services that help either attract, retain and/or motivate staff of the
highest caliber - Providing
support to the design and delivery of learning plans for staff - Collecting,
interpreting and analyzing HR data to help inform decision making on HR
processes and strategies - Building
and sustaining effective collaborative working relationships through
active sharing of information and knowledge to build the capacity of
stakeholders and promoting their understanding of HR issues
Requirements
To qualify as a Champion for every Child you will have:
To qualify as a Champion for every Child you will have:
- For
P-1 level, one year of professional experience in human resource
management in an international organization and/or large corporation - For
P-2 level, two years of professional experience in human resource
management in an international organization and/or large corporation - A
University Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Management,
International Relations, Psychology or other related Social Science field - Knowledge
of current theories and practices in human resources management - Ability
to research, analyse, evaluate, and synthesize information - Very
good ability to articulate clear and concise ideas and concepts in written
and oral form - Proven
ability to effectively manage relationships with good negotiation skills - Fluency
in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an
asset
How
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Note
- Review
of applications submitted by the deadline will be done on a rolling basis
throughout 2017, depending on the needs of the Organization. Internal
candidates at the level (P-1 or P-2) can apply to this GVA. - UNICEF
is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and
encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Qualified
women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application
Deadline: 6th
September, 2017.
Deadline: 6th
September, 2017.