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.
To respond to the increased demand from countries and partners seeking emergency supplies through UNICEF, there is a need to provide additional staffing surge support
This consultancy will enable Human Resource Centre to fast-track recruitment and provide capacity support in relation to surge recruitments.
Key Tasks:
Business partnering with Centres in Supply Division in the recruitment and monitoring of staff in Supply Division, including conducting recruitment planning meetings with Hiring Managers to discuss recruitment timelines, guidelines and other important aspects before the initiation of any recruitment process.
Implementing surge recruitment processes for increasing emergencies and OMP recruitment processes including (but not limited to): advertising positions, sourcing candidates, shortlisting, scheduling interviews, attending the interviews and making recommendations, following up on references, facilitating approval processes, feedback sessions and academic verifications, and initial offer letters.
Support cultural and behavioral changes needed in the organization, in the context of decentralized recruitment, strategic HR partnership approach and the implementation of revised staff selection policy.
Assist the Supply Community Learning & Development Unit in updating the Supply function Rosters and the mobility exercise for Supply Division Posts.
Support in analyzing HR data to help inform decision making on HR processes and strategies.
Any other tasks as requested by the Supervisor of the Consultancy.
Requirements:
Education:
A University Degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or another related field is required.
Experience:
Minimum two years of professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required, preferably with UNICEF or any other UN organisation.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.
