National UNV HR Officer

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Mission and objectives

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 fulfilling their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.
In the East Asia and Pacific Region, UNICEF works to uphold the rights of all children. This means the rights of every child, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or ethnicity, to:
• survival – to basic healthcare, peace and security;
• development – to a good education, a loving home and adequate nutrition;
• protection – from abuse, neglect, trafficking, child labour and other forms of exploitation; and
• participation – to express opinions, be listened to and take part in making any decisions that affect them
Recognizing children, adolescents and youth have a right to participate in decisions that affect their lives, a right to a healthy and safe environment, and a right to protection from harm, UNICEF is calling for governments and businesses to address the climate crisis through reduction in greenhouse emissions, increased investment in children’s awareness and climate literacy, and by engaging young people in environmental and climate related policy making.

Context

One of the key priorities for the Regional HR team in 2024 is enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workforce across the region, contributing to the implementation of regional HR plan and global OneHR Strategy. It will ultimately contribute to improving gender equality. In order to move forward this priority, we are looking for a national Youth Volunteer HR Officer at an entry level to assist the team in outreach for diverse talent acquisition, HR data analytics to support evidence-based decisions and initiatives on diversity and inclusion, capacity building for staff on inclusion, and other relevant HR tasks.

Task description

Under the supervision and guidance of the HR Specialist, the national Youth Volunteer HR Officer and will provide support to the implementation of HR initiatives and services aiming at enhancing the diversity and inclusion in EAP region and strengthening HR business partnering with clients through applying knowledge of theoretical HR models, HR practices, as well as understanding of organizational HR policies and procedures.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
Diversity and Inclusion:
• Provide support to the regional working group on enhancing diversity and inclusion in developing and implementing initiatives
• Assist in outreach activities to diverse groups of potential candidates for more effective talent acquisition
• Support the tracking and monitoring of (i) CO progress in improving workforce diversity and implementing DEI initiatives, and (ii) progress in achieving HR-related results in the regional plan for Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy (DIPAS) implementation
• Support communication and knowledge management on DEI issues
HR Data Analytics:
• Collect, analyze, and visualize HR data, particularly relating to DEI, to help inform decision making on HR issues.
• Support the development and implementation of data collection systems to optimize data quality.
• Coordinate with country offices and partners to support their HR information management
• Research and compile data that conveys organizational progress towards gender equity and cultural diversity.
Capacity Development:
• In collaboration with business owners, support the design and delivery of learning activities relating to DEI for staff
• Support the promotion of the training on people with disabilities among staff
• Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders
• Assist other team members in learning and development area
Business Partnering:
• Through research of policies and analysis of data, provide support to the HR Specialist in advising clients on HR-related needs and developing subsequent plans of action
• Under the supervisor’s guidance, provide accurate and timely advice to clients on HR processes and policies, ensuring the highest level of client-orientation
• Undertake assigned HR tasks to help the Regional HR team in implementing efficient client services that aim to attract, retain and/or motivate staff of the highest caliber
• Analyze and synthesize issues and problems, and interpret established, formal guidelines to address and recommend solutions or further actions required to supervisor