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 fulfill their full potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
Under the close supervision and guidance of the Human Resources Specialist based in Erbil, the Human Resources Associate provides administrative, procedural and operational support and assistance to the efficient implementation of a broad range of Human Resources functions for all categories of staff in his/her office, ensuring accurate and timely delivery that is in compliance with UNICEF HR rules and regulations. For this position, particular focus will be placed on activities related to HR Business Partnering, Local Focal Point for staff entitlements and benefits and consultancy contract management.
The focus of the position is on the provision of specialized transactional HR activities pertaining to recruitment and placement, administration of entitlements, staff development and career development, job classification and/or performance management. Specialized activities pertain to the application of HR regulations, rules and procedures in the context of, on a day-to-day basis, there typically being more complications that arise with a broader variety of solutions that are not always clearly covered in general guidelines, thus requiring a greater capacity to adapt and interpret. The position consequently, require in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and the capacity to carry out tasks with strong independence. Thus, managerial oversight for these positions is limited to ensuring results are fulfilled according to work-plans and facilitating any issues that arise outside of established patterns.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
Support to business partnering
Support in processing of entitlements and benefits of local staff
Support in recruitment and placement
Support in organization design and job classification
Support in learning and capacity development
General office support
To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…
Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.
A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience required
Extensive knowledge of HR principles, rules, regulations and procedures within the UN
Demonstrated knowledge of HR principles, rules, regulations and procedures within the UN or a large international organization is an asset
Fluency in English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of Kurdish is a strong asset.
