Human Resources Specialist, UNICEF Private Fundraising And Partnerships Division, Geneva

UNICEF, the world’s leading organization working for the rights of children, seeks a Human Resources Specialist, UNICEF Private Fundraising & Partnerships Division, Geneva.




Purpose:

Please see Terms of Reference



Qualification:

-  Advanced university degree in HR Management, Psychology or related field.  A first university degree may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree with additional qualifying experience.

- 8 years of relevant work experience, with minimum of 1 years’ experience of interviewing and recruiting IP staff within UNICEF or the UN. 

- Strong communication skills with need for proficiency in English, both written and oral.  Working knowledge of French desirable. 

- Ability to work independently and under pressure, managing multiple priorities and focused on achieving ambitious workloads to tight timescales.

Competencies of Successful Candidate:

The following competencies are required (LI, LII and LIII indicate the level required on a three point scale, LIII being the highest):

UNICEF Core Values

o          Diversity and Inclusion (LII)

o          Integrity (LII)

o          Commitment (LII)

UNICEF Core Competencies

o          Drive for Results (LII)

o          Communication (verbal and written) (LIII)

o          Working with People (LII)

                       UNICEF Functional Competencies

o          Applying Technical Expertise (LII)

o          Planning and Organising (LII)

o          Relating and Networking (LII)

o          Analyzing (LII)

o          Adapting and Responding to Change (LII)


- Strong communication skills with need for proficiency in English, both written and oral.  Working knowledge of French desirable. 

- Ability to work independently and under pressure, managing multiple priorities and focused on achieving ambitious workloads to tight timescales.

Applications:

UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visitwww.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed and up-to-date CV/resume, a UN Personal History Form (P11), as well as a covering letter explaining their interest in and suitability for this position, to: aimielinska@unicef.org (quoting “Application HR Specialist TA”) by 31 July 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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 the organization.