Human Resources Specialist

How can you make a difference?Under the supervision of the Regional Chief of Human Resources, the incumbent will manage HR activities including: recruitment, selection and placement; policy implementation and HR administration; Capacity building and career development; strategic HR planning and management; Staff and management relations; and Emergency & staff security.Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks Recruitment, Selection and PlacementSupport, implement and administer the effective and timely recruitment processes in the hiring, developing and retaining the best talents available to support the strategic human resources needs of the Office and the organization.Work to establish a targeted approach to recruit specialized talent, to fill posts requiring specialized expertise, at the global, regional or local level.Establish and implement results-oriented action plans and sound budgets to coordinate targeted recruitment efforts with identified need at UNICEF in the short, intermediate and long term. 2. Policy Implementation and HR AdministrationEstablish and maintain equity, transparency and consistency in the interpretation, determination, implementation and administration of HR policy, procedures and guidelines on all HR related matters applicable to the staff.Ensure timely, equitable, transparent and systematic administration of all HR benefits, entitlements, contracts renewal and termination, performance management, promotions and other HR activities.In close coordination with DHR, implement and administer the equitable, transparent and efficient GS job classification system in compliance with the established job classification policy, guidelines, procedures and related requirements.3. Capacity Building and Career DevelopmentOpportunities to develop and support capacity among country HR staff, other colleagues and other relevant partners are regularly identified and addressed as appropriate.In coordination with the relevant partners, the Regional HR Development Committee and DHR, implement timely and effective staff learning and development programmes and briefing on career management to all staff in the Office in order to strengthen their capacity building and advance career development planning.Determines training and learning needs in consultation with organization units at HQ and in the field in order to identify organizational competency gaps and gender imbalances. Plans and arranges regional operations workshops/learning programmes for organizational competency building. Advises on staff learning/development, career development, coaching and counselling in operations area that is gender-sensitive.4. Strategic HR Planning and ManagementProvide ongoing guidance, interpretation and technical support to management of the Country Offices in the area of HR management. Provide accurate and sound technical analysis to the management and HR planning process in the office as it relates to budget planning, staffing, organization design, and change management.Liaise with the HQ Divisions to support and contribute to corporate HR strategy formulation and local implementation; advise on the applicability of new strategy and guidelines to Country Office HR plans and activities. Participate in or support Country Programme Strategy Review and Regional Management Team meetings to identify new trends, priorities and requirements.5. Management Excellence in the OfficePromote management excellence in the Office by ensuring accountability in HR and by demonstrating a high level of skills in the management of staff resources, including staff selection, staff counselling, systematic and equitable performance management, and staff development and learning activities.Effectively manage the human and financial resources (budget planning, management and monitoring) of the Office and ensure both are optimally utilized.Monitor compliance with all systems and procedures and ensure management integrity and accountability with high quality standards in all activities in HR; ensure the implementation of agreed audit recommendations; advise on corrective measures to be taken and establish relevant internal controls. 6. Staff and Management Relationship ManagementMonitor staff/management issues and support/advise management and staff as appropriate to improve the relations and resolve the issues. Provide administrative support to the staff-management bodies in the capacity of HR focal point in the Office.7. Inter-agency Cooperation, Networking and PartnershipsEnsure active coordination of HR initiatives with other agencies. Maintain effective and steady communication or working relations with UN agencies to seek harmonization. Support common strategies and approaches for enhancement of the HR reform within the UN Common System.Collaborate with UN/UNICEF HR colleagues in the Region, cooperate with partners in the locality, including Government and NGOs to identify and explore the "best practices" in HR area. Participate in t