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UNICEF seeks to recruit a human resources officer P2, WCARO Dakar, Senegal#105786

UNICEF seeks to recruit a human resources officer P2, WCARO Dakar, Senegal#105786

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Categories : Avis de recrutement

Domaines : Administration - Ressources humaines - Planification

Regions : Sénégal

UNICEF seeks to recruit a human resources officer P2, WCARO Dakar, Senegal#105786

 

Job no : 517680
Work type : Fixed Term Staff
Location : Senegal
Categories : P-2

 

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children’s rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world. And we never give up.

 

For Every Child, hope

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

 

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Human Resources Specialist for the Regional Office, the incumbent of the position of Human Resources Officer, P2 (#105786), will be responsible for human resources activities for the Regional Office, including management of temporary/short-term assignments, consultancies, volunteers, and internships, in accordance with UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and consistent with the Regional Office Management Plan and the HR work plan.

I – Key Expected Results

  1. Strategic Partnering to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders : Engage with key internal stakeholders to identify their business needs and partner with managers to provide sustainable and affordable Human Resources solutions that are in accordance with the UN staff rules and UNICEF policies and procedures ;
  2. Strategic HR Planning and Management : Ensure HR management and strategy planning are effectively supported by sound technical analysis, and office management and planning processes.  Strategy guidance and technical support for HR planning and management is always available to management. Local implementation of regional level HR strategy is effectively undertaken in coordination with the Regional Office and HQ Divisions. New trends, priorities, requirements, and strategic HR plans are identified and incorporated through participation in Regional Management Team Meetings, and Global workshops, as appropriate ;
  3. Internal Cooperation, Networking and Partnerships : Ensure active coordination of HR initiatives with other sections. Maintain effective and steady communication or working relations with managers to seek cooperation and harmonization. Support common strategies and approaches for enhancement of the HR reform within the Regional Office ;
  4. Recruitment, Selection and Placement : Through strategic partnership with line managers, develop and/or implement job designs and staffing strategies that takes into consideration retention of high performing staff and attract new talent to ensure timely filling of vacancies with diverse, with a particular emphasis on diversity and quality candidates to deliver UNICEF’s strategic goals and objectives in an equitable, transparent, efficient and consistent manner ;
  5. Policy Implementation and HR Administration : Ensure equity, transparency and consistency are demonstrated in the interpretation, determination, implementation, and administration of UN staff rules, HR policy, procedures and guidelines. Through partnership with the Sections and the Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) in Budapest, ensure all HR activities related to the implementation of staff benefits and entitlements, including contracts management and separations are conducted and communicated in a systematic, timely, equitable, and transparent manner ;
  6. Performance Management and Career Development : Guide managers and staff on all aspects of performance management, and career development, including the management of underperformance.  Through the implementation of organization performance and career development programs, provide support to managers for continuous timely feedback and effective coaching and mentoring to their staff in order to close performance gaps, and acquire/strengthen skills, knowledge and abilities. Provide support to staff by sharing information and tools that will help them to drive their performance and career development goals ;
  7. Management Excellence in the Office : Excellence, integrity, gender equality, and gender equity are promoted and enhanced through measurable accountability and demonstrated leadership in HR management of the Office ;
  8. Staff and Management Relations : Communication between management and staff are clear, and sound relations between management and staff are effectively established and maintained.

 

II – Impact of Results:

Efficiency and effectiveness of the incumbent will have an impact on the staffing of the office, on the implementation of best practices in all the human resources activities, and an impact on the availability of accurate data and information.

 

III – To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

  • University degree in human resources or business administration. Additional professional training an advantage ;
  • Two years of relevant professional work experience. Developing country work experience, preferably within UNICEF or the UN Common Services, is an asset ;
  • Background/familiarity with Emergency. Working experience at the international level will be an asset ;
  • Fluency in both French and English is required.

 

IV – For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The technical competencies required for this post are :

  • Analyzing (I) ;
  • Applying Technical Expertise (II) ;
  • Following Instructions and Procedures (II) ;
  • Planning and Organizing (I) ;
  • Relating and Networking (I).

You can view your competency framework at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

“UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.”

Applications close : Greenwich Standard Time

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