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 potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
The HR Specialist, within their area of responsibility, is accountable for implementing HR services that enhance the capacity of their clients to deliver on their business goals and objectives. In doing so, the incumbent demonstrates the ability to anticipate HR-related needs and develop subsequent plans and solutions that align HR management with business objectives. This position will entail frequent visits to Field Offices to complement the remote HR services delivered from the Country Office Level in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
An Advanced University Degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or another related field is required.
Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.
Previous relevant experience in human resource management (recruitment, HR Business Partnering, and management of entitlements and benefits) within the UN Common System will be considered an asset.
Experience in supporting an emergency response is highly desirable.
Demonstrated professional experience with HR information technology systems and tools will consider an asset.
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergencies 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.
