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Job Summary
The People and Culture Officer position is based within the People and Culture Unit of UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office in Addis Ababa and supports the delivery of strategic and operational human resources services that enable UNICEF to achieve results for children across Ethiopia. The role contributes to attracting, developing, and retaining a high-performing and diverse workforce while ensuring the consistent application of UNICEF policies, procedures, and people management practices.
Reporting to the People and Culture Manager, the incumbent provides research, analysis, and HR advisory support across a broad range of human resources functions, including talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, workforce planning, and HR data analytics. The position works closely with managers and staff across the Country Office to strengthen people management practices, promote organizational effectiveness, and foster an inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
Purpose for the job
The People and Culture Officer reports to the People and Culture Manager for close guidance, training and supervision. The Officer provides support to the supervisor and colleagues in the unit by executing HR services through applying knowledge of theoretical HR models, as well as understanding of organizational HR policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Business Partnering
Through research of policies and analysis of data, provide support to the HR Business Partner in advising their clients on HR-related needs and developing subsequent plans of action.
Provide accurate and timely advice to clients on HR processes and policies, ensuring the highest level of client-orientation.
Proactively advise clients on the resolution of human resources issues ensuring equitable and transparent solutions that protects both the staff and organizations interests in accordance with policies, regulations and procedures.
Promote the organizational goals and targets for gender equity and cultural diversity.
- Strategic Human Resources
Liaise with the HQ Divisions, regional and country offices to support and contribute to corporate HR strategy formulation and global implementation. Provide feedback and make recommendations on the establishment and improvement of HR systems, policies and processes.
Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best and cutting edge practices in HR management and contribute to the development of global policies, procedures and introduce innovation through sharing of best practices and knowledge learned.
- Support to Implementation of assigned Human Resources Services
Provide support to various or one specific HR occupation (recruitment, job classification, career development, performance management, data analytics, learning & development etc.) to help their supervisors in implementing efficient client services that help either attract, retain and/or motivate staff of the highest caliber.
When assigned casework in the relevant area on either a routine or non-routine basis, analyze and synthesize issues and problems, and interpret established formal guidelines to address and recommend solutions or further actions required.
- Learning and Capacity Development
In collaboration with business owners, support the design and delivery of learning plans for staff.
Contribute to the mapping of competencies for all staff included in the assigned client portfolio, assisting in the development of a comprehensive framework in support of the development of the talent pipeline.
Research on efficient and cost-effective learning products which enable staff to develop their skills and competencies.
Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.
Provide orientation briefing to new staff.
- HR Data Analytics
Collect, interpret and analyze HR data to help inform decision making on HR processes and strategies.
Support the development and implementation of data collection systems to optimize data quality.
Coordinate with country offices and partners to provide assistance in their HR information management.
If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:
JD People and Culture Officer NO2 138075.pdf
Required Qualifications
Minimum requirements
Education
Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Public Administration, International Relations, Sociology, Social Sciences or another related field is required.
Work Experience
2 years of relevant work experience in talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, workforce planning, HR analytics, organizational development, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, HR Policy Implementation and Advisory Services.
Skills
Experience is required in HR Regulations, Human Resources Management, Recruitment, Information Technology, Planning and Communication.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required.
Desirables
Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
Experience in the UN system, maternal and neonatal health, and humanitarian preparedness.
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
Required Skills and Competencies
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…
Builds and maintains partnerships
Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
Drive to achieve results for impact
Innovates and embraces change
Manages ambiguity and complexity
Thinks and acts strategically
Works collaboratively with others
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UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.
UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage
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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, discrimination, fraud, corruption and other forms of serious misconduct. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference, safeguarding and background verification checks. These checks may include verification of academic credentials and employment history, screening against relevant United Nations misconduct databases, and requests for misconduct disclosures from current and former employers, professional associations, other relevant organizations and participating organizations under inter-agency safeguarding initiatives, including the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), where applicable.
Appointment, selection and continued engagement are subject to the satisfactory completion of all required checks. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information and consent to enable UNICEF to undertake these checks. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
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 are conditional on the selected candidates willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure...