Human Resources Specialist

How can you make a difference? 

The Human resources unit is composed of an HR Specialist (P-3) and team of two HR assistants (GS-5), one HR Officer (NO-1) and two UNVs HR National Specialists who all report to the HR Specialist and aim to timely provide quality HR Business Partner services to the needs of all sections in the office. This position will cover the leadership of the team for one year, during the maternity leave cover of the current HR Specialist.

We are looking for someone with senior experience in Human Resources, who has excellent communication skills, is open to change and innovation and can work within a changing environment.

The HR Specialist, within their area of responsibility, is accountable for implementing HR services that enhance the capacity of their clients to deliver on their business goals and objectives. In doing so, the incumbent demonstrates the ability to anticipate HR-related needs and develop subsequent plans and solutions that align HR management with business objectives.

The key responsibilities will be:

• Business Partnering
• Strategic Human Resources
• Implementation of assigned Human Resources Services
• Learning and Capacity Development
• HR Data Analytics

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

• Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s or PhD), preferably in one of the following fields is required: Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Psychology, or another relevant technical field.
• Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in any relevant area may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree if the candidate has two additional years of relevant experience.
• Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant of progressive work experience in Human Resources Management.
• Experience in supervisory roles is required.

Skills: 

• Good verbal and written communication in both English and Spanish.
• Analytical abilities and decision-making capacity.
• Conflict resolution and active listening.
• Management of multiple priorities and team workload.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Spanish.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/575104