Human Resources Manager - Tenders Global

Human Resources Manager

United Nations Children's Fund

tendersglobal.net

<!–

Description

–>

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Under the direction and guidance of the Deputy Representative Operations, the HR Manager will have the following responsibilities.
  • Manage HR unit: Establish clear individual performance objectives, goals and timelines; and provide timely guidance to enable the team to perform their duties responsibly and efficiently; Monitor work progress and ensure results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards
  • Provide technical leadership in HR areas and develop, implement and monitor the interpretation and application of new human resources policies, practices and procedures in area of specialization to meet the evolving needs of the organization
  • Work with clients to help fulfill their goals through advising on how to attract, retain and motivate staff of the highest caliber.
  • Support the Chiefs of Sections in establishing the annual work plan, setting priorities/targets and performance measurements.
  • Promote the organizational goals and targets for gender equity and cultural diversity.
  • Liaise with the HQ Divisions, regional and country offices to support and contribute to corporate HR strategy formulation and global implementation.
  • Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best and cutting-edge practices in HR management and contribute to the development of global policies, procedures and introduce innovation through sharing of best practices and knowledge learned.
  • Responsible for strategic human resources forecasting for his/her clients including identifying future human resource requirements in terms of numbers, types and levels of staff, and identifying emerging trends in profile requirements.
  • Helps design optimal organizational, staffing structures and levels, and, in consultation with senior management develops standards and benchmarks staffing norms.
  • In collaboration with business owners, design and deliver learning plans for staff to enhance their knowledge and build skills in new areas.
  • Provide day-to-day performance and talent management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, career conversations, and disciplinary actions)
  • Develop data collection systems to optimize data quality and interpret and analyze HR data to help inform strategic decision making on HR processes and strategies.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:
Education:
  • An Advanced University Degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or another related field is required
Work Experience:
  • Eight years of professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.
  • Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
Language Proficiency: 
  • Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic) or a local language is an asset. 

<!—

<!–

–>

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where (tendersglobal.net) you saw this job posting.

Job Location