Recrutement de 01 Human Resources Manager, P-4, Fixed Term, Division of Human Resources (DHR)

Recrutement de 01 Human Resources Manager, P-4, Fixed Term, Division of Human Resources (DHR)

Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station: Istanbul
Level: P-4
Location: United States
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, Results

To measurably improve UNICEF's ability to deliver better results for children, and to implement the ambitious ‘People and Culture’ goals of the Strategic Plan, Division of Human Resources (DHR) is embarking on a transformational strategy with a new global HR delivery model. The new model supports people-centered and agile HR practices that encourages innovation, fosters positive employee experiences, and empowers the OneHR community to proactively partner with UNICEF business units to deliver results for every child.

How can you make a difference?

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF Division of Human Resources (DHR) is seeking to recruit the HR Business Partner for DHR to be part of the divisional management team, accountable for the design, development, and implementation of relevant HR strategies, workplans and services for the division. In doing so, the incumbent demonstrates the ability to anticipate HR-related needs and develops subsequent plans and solutions that align HR management with division’s objectives, OneHR strategy and the global HR delivery model.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Management of Unit

Support the Directorate in establishing HR priorities, annual work plan, and performance measurements for the division coordinating with the divisional management team.

Monitor and regularly report work progress and ensure results are achieved according to timelines and performance standards.

Support and monitor the interpretation and application of new human resources policies, practices, and procedures to meet the evolving needs of the division in coordination with Policy & Employee Relations Section (PERCS) including advising the Directorate’s office re-highly sensitive or contentious individual cases having implications for other HR systems and UNICEF as a whole.

Facilitate an enabling work environment by proactively identifying and addressing people issues for the division, facilitating staff wellbeing programmes, and ensuring consistent application of UNICEF values and principles at all levels.

Supervise HR team in the division and provide timely guidance to enable the team to perform their duties responsibly and efficiently.

Promote the organizational and the Division’s goals and targets for gender equity and cultural diversity.

Strategic Business Partnering

Provide technical leadership and end to end support to all aspects of the HR function for the division (e.g., recruitment, job classification, career development, performance management, data analytics, case management, learning & development etc.) in compliance with UNICEF principles and values, policies, staff regulations, and rules, as well as with soundness of judgement and conclusions.

Ensure agile HR practices in talent management, change management, accurate and timely advice on policies, processes and apply high-quality services to the division’s HR requirements.

Responsible for strategic human resources forecasting for the division including identifying future human resource requirements in terms of numbers, optimal organizational design, and identifying emerging trends in profile requirements.

Responsible for workforce planning and implementing innovative approaches for outreach/in reach to attract highest caliber staff, ensure career and professional support to retain high caliber, and to facilitate proactive mobility and succession plans.

Proactively advises on the resolution of human resources issues ensuring equitable and transparent solutions that protects both the staff and UNICEF’s interests in accordance with policies, regulations, and procedures.

Quality assures all aspects of HR operations with full attention to details and efforts to continuously improve HR processes for efficiency.

Strategic Human Resources

Liaise with the other HQ Divisions, regional and country offices to support and contribute to the OneHR strategy and global implementation of the HR Delivery Model.

Provide feedback and make recommendations to continuously improve HR systems, policies, and processes.

Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best and cutting-edge practices in HR management and contribute to the development of global policies and procedures.

Learning and Capacity Development

In collaboration with business owners in DHR, identify learning needs, design, and deliver learning and career development programmes for staff. Ensure timely orientation for newly recruited staff.

Contributes to the mapping of future talent and competencies, assisting in the development of a comprehensive framework in support of the development of the talent pipeline for the division.

Provide day-to-day performance and talent management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, career conversations, and disciplinary actions)

HR Data Analytics

Ensure accurate HR data in all HR systems on a timely basis

Interpret and analyze and present HR data to help inform strategic decision making by the divisional management.

Apply data& analytics to ensure quality assurance and risk mitigation plans in alignment with UNICEF HR standards and monitor and report on divisional HR KPIs.

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.
Eight years of relevant professional experience in human resource management/business partnering in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Experience to help design and implement targeted and innovative human resources strategies to address clients’ people-related needs is required.
Authoritative technical knowledge of the principles and concepts of human resources management is required.
Capacity to adapt policies, approaches and models to meet emerging needs.
Excellent knowledge of organizational and HR information technology systems and tools is required.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a diverse organization tailoring language, tone, style and format to match audience.
Ability to empathize with client managers, supervisors and staff while advocating for consistent and equitable applications of promulgated HR regulations and rules.
Experience in project management skills desired.
Experience in HR function with UN 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…

Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (2)
Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
Works Collaboratively with others (2)
Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
Drive to achieve impactful results (2)
Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)
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 HR Managers are encouraged to apply.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

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 are also 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.

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

Advertised: 17 Apr 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Deadline: 01 May 2023 Eastern Daylight Time