Human Resources Specialist

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, operates in over 190 countries and territories with a mission to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child and emphasizes equity, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to survive and thrive without discrimination. UNICEF employs a diverse workforce and offers opportunities for professional and personal development, along with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Job Overview:
The Human Resources Specialist will serve as a key business partner, providing advice on all aspects of the employment life cycle. This role requires proactive engagement with clients to resolve HR issues while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. The specialist will contribute to the formulation and implementation of corporate HR strategies, liaising with various divisions and offices to enhance HR systems and processes. The position also involves designing and delivering learning plans to enhance staff skills and competencies, as well as analyzing HR data to inform strategic decision-making. The specialist will play a crucial role in promoting gender equity and cultural diversity within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact for HR advice within the assigned client portfolio, ensuring timely and accurate guidance on HR processes.
• Proactively address HR issues, advocating for equitable solutions that protect both staff and organizational interests.
• Collaborate with HQ and regional offices to support HR strategy development and implementation.
• Analyze and synthesize HR data to inform strategic decisions and improve HR processes.
• Design and deliver learning and capacity development initiatives to enhance staff competencies.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management, including coaching and counseling.
• Participate in capacity-building initiatives and provide orientation briefings for new staff.
• Recommend innovative HR programs and practices to meet client needs and improve staff retention and motivation.

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced University Degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology, or a related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in human resource management within an international organization or large corporation.
• Experience in emergency contexts is an advantage.
• Strong strategic and technical HR skills, with the ability to implement innovative HR strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to tailor communication to diverse audiences.

Educational Background:
An Advanced University Degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology, or another related field is required for this position. This educational background is essential to understand the complexities of human resources in an international context and to effectively contribute to the organization's mission.

Experience:
Candidates must have a minimum of five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in human resource management, preferably within an international organization or large corporation. Experience in emergency contexts will be considered an added advantage, as it demonstrates the ability to operate effectively in challenging environments and adapt HR strategies accordingly.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of Arabic is considered an asset, as it enhances communication with local stakeholders and staff, thereby improving the effectiveness of HR initiatives and support.

Additional Notes:
This position is part of UNICEF's commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. The organization encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women and individuals with disabilities. UNICEF offers a wide range of benefits, including paid parental leave and reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. The role may involve mobility, as it is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and adherence to UNICEF's standards and principles is mandatory. The organization does not charge any processing fees during the recruitment process.