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Children in West and Central Africa have their rights violated on daily basis to an extreme extent. They die from malaria, diarrheoal diseases and vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles. To learn more about UNICEF's work in the region, please visit: https://www.unicef.org/wcaro
The West and Central Africa Region (WCAR) launched a batch recruitment exercise in the area of Human Resources at the P3 level to fill multiple vacancies and to populate the P-3 Human Resources talent group.
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Human Resources Specialist, P-3, Niamey, Niger, #58757Duty station Classification and designation: C - Family duty station
Niger is a complex humanitarian crisis with natural disasters, disease outbreaks, malnutrition and displacement resulting from Boko Haram's violence threatens children's basic rights in the region. Under the supervision of Chief of Operations the incumbent will manage human resources activities for about 160 staff in 4 offices (Niamey, Maradi, Diffa and Agadez) as well as supervise 3 staff (Sr. HR Assistant GS7, HR Assistant GS6 and HR Assistant GS5) in a medium size country office in accordance with the HR strategy and work plan, aligned with the Country Programme Management Plan as well as the goals and strategic needs of the organisation.Human Resources Specialist, P-3, Dakar, Senegal, (WCARO), #99241Duty station designation: Family – Dakar is a serene family duty station with good schools.Senegal efforts to advance children's rights have been impeded by economic crises, droughts and flooding. Though child mortality decreased and more children are in school, a high number live in poverty. The incumbent will be serving in a multi country capacity role from the West and Central African Regional Office (WCARO), implements and executes all strategic human resources functions in support of the different country programmes that fall under his/her area of responsibility, namely: Gambia, Burkina Faso, Guinea Bissau,Congo, Gabon, Sao Tome,Equatorial Guinea, Benin, andTogo.Human Resources Specialist, P-3, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, #59895Duty station designation: Family duty stationCote d'Ivoire poverty levels are slowly falling in Cote d'Ivoire, but regional disparities remain. Many children experience multiple deprivations – in education, health, nutrition or living standard. UNICEF Cote d'Ivoire is operating in post conflict and development environment with staff based in 4 locations: Abidjan County Office, and 3 Zone Offices. The incumbent will have the responsibility to manage human resources activities related to a staffing of about 130 positions including Temporary Assignments, in addition to consultants. With an HR structure composed of four positions – P3, NOB, GS7 and G5 – the HR Specialist is expected to provide sound professional supervision in order to lead the team towards the achievement of key end-results on: recruitment, HR policy implementation and administration, career development, strategic planning and management, and staff relations.Human Resources Specialist, P3, Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), #68030Duty station designation: Non Family duty stationCentral African Republic is a complex humanitarian crises since the end of 2012 mean children face high levels of under-five mortality and malnutrition, as well as displacement and disrupted education. UNICEF Central African Republic is operating in a complex emergency context at L2 level, with staff based in 5 locations: Bangui Country Office, and 4 Zone Offices. The HR Specialist will have the responsibility to manage human resources activities related to a large size staffing of about 200 positions including Temporary Assignments, in addition to consultants. With an HR structure composed of only three positions – P3, NOA and G6 – the HR Specialist is expected to provide sound professional supervision in order to lead the team towards the key end-results on: recruitment, HR policy implementation and administration, career development, strategic planning and management, and staff relations.How can you make an impact…?- A diverse body of staff of the highest calibre are recruited and retained, including staff with specialized talent aligned with the priorities. Equity, transparency, efficiency and consistency are established in the placement and selection of staff, and the measurable results and impacts of recruiting efforts on the organization are fully evaluated. HR resource management and strategy planning incorporate a continuous analysis of gender disparities to identify strategies and actions to promote gender equality, diversity and a gender sensitive work environment.- Equity, transparency and consistency are clearly demonstrated in the interpretation, determination, implementation, and administration of HR policy, procedures and guidelines on all HR related matters. HR benefits, entitlements, job classification, performance management, promotions and contracts renewal and termination are administered in a timely, equitable, systematic and transparent manner.- Capacity building and career development among all staff are strengthened.- HR management and strategy planning are effectively supported by sound technical analysis, and office management and planning processes. Strategy guidance and technical support for HR planning and management is always available to management.- Management excellence and integrity, gender equality and gender equity are promoted and enhanced through measurable accountability and demonstrated leadership in HR management of the office.- HR initiatives are well-coordinated with other UN and Government agencies, to the betterment of HR planning, cooperation and implementation.- Emergency preparedness and emergency rapid responses are established and ensured.
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Remark: All positions are Fixed Term, with contract duration of one (1) year renewable.
This position is classified as "rotational" which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty,
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=503532
