Human Resources Specialist

Under the guidance of the HR Manager, Career Development, the incumbent serves as the primary focal point for UNICEF’s global REACH Programme to support career transition of high potential national staff. The incumbent is part of the UNICEF HR Talent Development team and is expected to work closely with other teams and units in DHR, the Global Learning Center and the HR Community

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• The Human Resources Specialist will support various Career Development initiatives for the following:

Needs Assessment and Guidance:

• Conduct initial assessment to understand the career support needs from regional (RO) and country offices (CO).
• Assist RO/CO in identifying career support interventions aligned to the needs of the Office.

 Professional Development Programme for National Staff:

• Act as Focal Point for managing the Professional Development Programme from Regional Offices and Country Offices.
• Manage the coordination and support delivery of all workshops and other interventions.
• Participate on the review of the Professional Development Programme to assess impact and sustainability.
• Advocate on behalf of the national staff to apply for international positions.

Evaluation of Workshops/Webinars/Coaching:

• Manage the on-going evaluation for all workshops/webinars evaluated by participants.
• Prepare evaluation reports and share with Facilitators/Coaches.
• Create bi-annual reports to keep track of feedback received and follow up to ensure feedback is integrated into ongoing development of programmes.

New Programmes and Initiatives:

• Support the design and implementation of new career development programmes.
• Monitor the effectiveness of programme and provide feedback for enhancement.

Resources Management and Knowledge Management:

• Maintain a centralized repository of resources and tools for career development accessible to the OneHRCommunity and all staff.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions with HR colleagues to exchange best practices, insights, and emerging trends in career development.

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

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in human resource management, business administration, public administration, social sciences, or other related field(s).
• Professional certification or additional training in relevant areas is desirable.
• At least five years of progressive professional experience in human resources, organizational development, employee engagement, and/or change management in a global / international organization is required.
• Strong facilitation and organizational skills are required.
• Proven ability to analyze data, generate reports to ensure the effectiveness of career development programmes.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with an open mind.
• Knowledge of a range of metrics to assess staff experiences and interpret results. 
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and empower individuals to set and achieve their career goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required.
• Knowledge of a second UN language (i.e. Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is a distinct advantage.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Source:  https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/570639