Human Resources Officer | Addis Ababa

Mission and objectives

UNICEF Ethiopia is implementing a 5-year country programme 2020-2025 which is fully aligned with the UNSDCF. UNICEF will work collaboratively within the UNSDCF on a joint strategy to strengthen national systems for data collection, analysis, monitoring and applying adjustments to promote equity. Evidence will be used to monitor the situation of children, tracking progress towards equity and scale, and to inform advocacy to adjust policies, strategies and budgets. Monitoring and corrective actions will be undertaken through UNICEF staff, partners and third-party monitoring, and through mechanisms for community feedback and accountability to affected populations.

Context

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was established in 1946, in the aftermath of World War II. Our mandate was clear: to help children and young people whose lives and futures were at risk – no matter what role their country had played in the war. What mattered to UNICEF was reaching every child in need, protecting children’s rights to survive, thrive, and reach their full potential. This is the DNA of UNICEF. From the ashes of war to the global challenges that affect millions today, our mandate has never wavered. UNICEF has consistently worked to protect the rights and well-being of all children. Whoever they are. Wherever they live.

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. And we never give up! UNICEF works in the world’s toughest places to reach the most disadvantaged children and adolescents – and to protect the rights of every child, everywhere. Across more than 190 countries and territories, we do whatever it takes to help children survive, thrive and fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

The world’s largest provider of vaccines, we support child health and nutrition, safe water and sanitation, quality education and skill building, HIV prevention and treatment for mothers and babies, and the protection of children and adolescents from violence and exploitation. Before, during and after humanitarian emergencies, UNICEF is on the ground, bringing lifesaving help and hope to children and families. Non-political and impartial, we are never neutral when it comes to defending children’s rights and safeguarding their lives and futures.

The People and Culture section of UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office (ECO) provides Human Resources support and services to close to 600 UNICEF staff members and personnel (519 staff members and over 80 personnel).

ECO is delivering its programme in a large country with children and their families across Ethiopia facing multiple emergencies resulting in millions of people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. Furthermore, Ethiopia CO is in the process of preparing for its new Country Programme starting mid-2025. The national UN Volunteer will gain exposure to the different sections within People & Culture team and gain hands-on experience how the team operates in a large and dynamic office setting.

This United Nations Volunteers (UNV) assignment is part of UNICEF’s core human resource’s function that supports learning and development and will mainly support:

• Business partnering for the UN Volunteers in the UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office (ECO);

• Support to Implementation of assigned Human Resources Services; • HR data and analytics;

• Support HR administrative services; and

• Support with HR projects and assignment

Task description

Within the delegated authority of the Chief People and Culture and under the direct supervision of the International UNV Specialist-HR Officer, the National UNV Specialist will perform the following tasks:

a. 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 for the UN Volunteers at the UNICEF ECO.

• Assist with the recruitment process for UNV’s including reviewing the description of assignments (DOA), facilitating interviews and preparing candidate assessment reports.

• Under the supervisor’s guidance, provide accurate and timely advice to clients on HR processes and policies, ensuring the highest level of client-orientation.

• Support supervisor in proactively advising clients on the resolution of human resources issues by recommending equitable and transparent solutions that protects both the staff and organization’s interests in accordance with policies, regulations and procedures.

• Research and compile data that conveys organizational progress towards gender equity and cultural diversity in ECO.

b. Support to Implementation of assigned Human Resources Services

• Provide support to various or any specific HR occupation (recruitment, data analytics, learning & development etc.) assigned to assist the P&C team in the delivery of the HR client services.

• The national UNV will be required to assist with the screening and longlisting of staff positions for the P&C team

c. HR Data Analytics

• Collect, interpret and analyze HR data to prepare monthly reports to help informed decision making on HR processes and strategies.

• Support the development and implementation of data collection systems to optimize data quality.

d. Support HR Administrative Services

• Support the P&C team in processing the ID requests for staff and their dependants.

• Assist the team in organizing and conducting courses, workshops and events by preparing and organizing distribution of materials for participants, ensuring availability of training venues and required equipment and supplies, while providing logistical and secretarial support at workshops and events as necessary.

e. Support with HR projects and Assignments

• Support the P&C team in HR projects and assignments.

• Carryout any other HR activities as and when assigned by the supervisor.

Skills and experience

• At least 3 years of professional experience of working in the field of human resources in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.

• Experience with Excel and Power BI is an asset;

• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;

• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;

• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;

• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;

• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;

• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

• Sound security awareness;

• Have affinity with or interest in protecting children’s rights, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of more than one local language spoken in Ethiopia is an advantage.

• Ideally active in human rights, child rights, women rights, youth related initiatives (including in university groups, sport clubs, others).

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.