UNICEF announces vacancy for Human Resources Officer/Senior Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources Officer/Senior Human Resources Assistant (NO-1/GS-7), ROSA, Kathmandu, Nepal (Only for Nepali Nationals)

Job no: 558574
Position type: Temporary Appointment
Location: Nepal
Division/Equivalent: Kathmandu(ROSA)
School/Unit: Regional Services Div (SAR), Kathmandu
Department/Office: Office of the Reg Director, Kathmandu
Categories: Human Resources

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.

And we never give up.

For every child, health, education and equality

Download File ROSA Culture Book.pdf

How can you make a difference?

The selected candidates will provide support to the supervisor and colleagues in the unit by executing assigned HR services through applying knowledge of theoretical HR models, as well as understanding of organizational HR policies and procedures.

Please note that this announcement is not tied to any specific position, but will be used to fill any positions of Senior Human Resources Assistant, GS-7, and Human Resources Officer, NO-1 as vacancies arise.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

These positions will provide support to in the following areas:

• Business Partnering
• Strategic Human Resources
• Support to Implementation of assigned Human Resources Services
• Learning and Capacity Development
• HR Data Analytics

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Education & Experience – NO-1: A University Degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or another related field is required.
• One year of professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.
• Education & Experience – GS-7: Completion of secondary education with training/experience in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or another related field is required.
• :Seven years experience in supporting human resource management activities or related fields in an international organization and/or large corporation is required
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

Core Competencies:

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.
We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Application close: Jan 26 2023 Nepal Standard Time

To apply for this job please visit jobs.unicef.org.