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Human Resources Officer Fixed Term Appointment at UNICEF | UNICEF works in challenging environments worldwide to support and protect disadvantaged children, striving to build a better world for all. In Zimbabwe, UNICEF has been operational since 1982, dedicated to protecting children’s rights and contributing to sustainable socioeconomic development, ensuring all children, including adolescents, have opportunities to thrive, lead healthy lives, access quality education, and participate in society.

Human Resources Officer Fixed Term Appointment at UNICEF

Responsibilities:

1. Business Partnering:

• Assist the HR Business Partner in advising clients on HR-related needs and developing action plans based on policy research and data analysis.
• Provide accurate and timely advice on HR processes and policies, prioritizing client orientation.
• Advise on equitable and transparent solutions to human resources issues in line with policies and regulations.
• Promote organizational goals for gender equity and cultural diversity.

1. Strategic Human Resources:

• Collaborate with HQ Divisions, regional and country offices to support and contribute to corporate HR strategy formulation and implementation.
• Recommend improvements to HR systems, policies, and processes based on best practices and benchmarking.
• Introduce innovation and share best practices and knowledge learned.

1. Support to Implementation of HR Services:

• Provide support in various HR areas (recruitment, job classification, career development, performance management, data analytics, learning & development, etc.) to attract, retain, and motivate high-caliber staff.
• Analyze and synthesize issues and recommend solutions or further actions required in assigned casework.

1. Learning and Capacity Development:

• Collaborate on designing and delivering learning plans for staff.
• Contribute to mapping competencies for staff in the assigned client portfolio to support talent development.
• Research efficient and cost-effective learning products to enhance staff skills and competencies.
• Participate in capacity-building initiatives.

1. HR Data Analytics:

• Collect, interpret, and analyze HR data to inform decision-making on HR processes and strategies.
• Support the development and implementation of data collection systems for optimized data quality.
• Assist country offices and partners with HR information management.

Requirements:

• Education: A University Degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology, or related field.
• Experience: Two years of professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation.
• Language: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a local language is an asset.

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin all actions and operations.

For every Child, demonstrate UNICEF Values.

To apply, visit the UNICEF Zimbabwe website link: https://www.unicef.org/zimbabwe/work-us

Note: Only Zimbabwean nationals are eligible to apply for this position.