Human Resources Associate

Under the close supervision and guidance of the Human Resources Officer, the Human Resources 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 his/her office, ensuring accurate and timely delivery that is in compliance with UNICEF HR rules and regulations.  

The focus of HR positions at this level is on the provision of specialized transactional HR activities pertaining to recruitment and placement, administration of entitlements, staff development and career development, job classification and/or performance management. Specialized activities pertain to the application of HR regulations, rules and procedures in the context of, on a day-to-day basis, there typically being more complications that arise with a broader variety of solutions that are not always clearly covered in general guidelines, thus requiring a greater capacity to adapt and interpret. These positions, consequently, require in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and the capacity to carry out tasks with strong independence.  Thus, managerial oversight for these positions is limited to ensuring results are fulfilled according to work-plans and facilitating any issues that arise outside of established patterns.

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The following minimum requirements:

• Education:  Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the HR role.
• Work Experience: A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible work experience in the HR role is required. For this position, a bachelor’s degree from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace three years of related work experience. A master’s degree may replace additional two years.
• Experience and knowledge of Humanitarian/emergency work is an asset.
• Language Requirements: Good level of English is required, Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Russian) is an asset.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/571782