UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career, while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.
Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.
For every child, a digital future
The 2022-2025 Strategic Plan identifies Digital Transformation as a change strategy to the achievement of results for children in the upcoming quadrennium. The Information Communication Technology Division (ICTD) has established a foundational digital maturity for UNICEF in the 2018-2021 period that now serves as a launching pad for this change strategy. The primary mission of ICTD in the next quadrennium will be to continue scaling up the digital maturity of the organization and to lead it on the next steps of a transformative journey to accelerate progress toward the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
How can you make a difference?
Under the supervision and guidance of the Human Resources Officer, the Human Resources Associate will support the ICTD HR team with onboarding, protocol and admin activities for new hires and relocating staff from Supply Division, Private Fundraising and Partnerships and Division of Global Communication & Advocacy.
The HR Associate will work in close collaboration with the Global Shared Services Center and HR peers in Supply Division, Private Fundraising and Partnerships and Division of Global Communication & Advocacy.
The HR Associate applies a client-oriented approach to provide overall HR and operations administrative support coordinate and support key HR areas, including HR administration, monitoring, and coordinating onboarding logistics of new staff, in line with HR best practice and in compliance with UNICEF HR rules and regulations.
This Temporary Appointment reports to the Human Resources Officer, P-2 and is based in UNICEF’s Digital Core, Valencia, Spain.
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Job Description.pdf
To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…
- Minimum requirements
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- Education: Secondary Education in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, Social Sciences and any other related fields. A Bachelor’s level degree from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position may replace three years of related work experience.
- Work Experience: A minimum of six years of progressively responsible work experience in human resources, operations or administration is required.
- Skills: HR Administration, Facilitating documentation, Logistics coordination, Knowledge of HR SharePoint maintenance, Client-orientation, Inter-personal and communication skills, Commitment and drive for results, Proactivity and self-starter attitude.
- Desirables: • Language: Fluency in Spanish an advantage. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian) is an asset. • HR data analysis and reporting. • Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergencies.
Candidates must be nationals of EU countries or in possession of a valid work permit. Please note that General Service (GS) staff are locally recruited staff and candidates are personally responsible for any travel and accommodation arrangements.
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
Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels
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 measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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.
UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.
Remarks:
As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.
UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female applicants are encouraged to apply.
Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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.
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.
Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.
