Vacancies

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.  

For every child, a champion

How can you make a difference?

Join our team as a Human Resources Associate! Under the guidance of the HR Specialist and Senior HRBP, you’ll collaborate closely with the HR team to deliver essential HR administration and operational support. This role is key to ensuring the smooth implementation of HR functions for all staff members. You’ll focus on providing accurate and timely services in line with UNICEF’s HR policies, all while fostering a strong people-centered approach. If you’re passionate about making a difference in the workplace, we want to hear from you!

  To qualify as a champion or every child you will have… 

• Minimum requirements

• • 1. 1. Education: Secondary Education in Human Resources Management, Human Resources, Administration and any other related fields.
       2. Work Experience: At Least 6 years of relevant work experience in Human Resources, Administration , Human Resources, Management Of Companies And Enterprises,Finance And Insurance,Information,Educational Services,Wholesale Trade,Health Care And Social Assistance.
       3. Skills: Ability To Organize, Accountability, Authoritative, Awareness, Background Checks, Business Partnering, Capacity Development, Career Development, Communication, Compile Data, Compiles Information, Computer Literacy, Confidentiality, Consistent, Core Competencies, Courtesy, Delivery Processes, Design and Development, Drive To Achieve, Embraces Change, Employee Recognition, Encourage, Ensuring Compliance, Entitlements Management, Facilitate, Facilitating, HR Activities, HR Functions, HR Processes, HR Regulations, HR Systems, Health Care, Humanitarian, Identify Training Needs, Initiative, Interpersonal, Judgment, Key Performance Indicators
       4. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. 

• Desirables
  
  1. 1. Language: Swedish
     2. Fluency in another official UN language
     3. Experience in a humanitarian organization
     4. Excel
     5. LinkedIn
     6. Smart recruiter
     7. Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergencies.

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 candidates are encouraged to apply.

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.