HR Associate (Recruitment & Talent Acquisition)

UNICEF is responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. UNICEF Health program is designed to support national health priorities with focus on programs that will positively impact on the lives of the most disadvantaged children, such as the prevention and treatment of diseases through establishing community-level efforts and services to promote the health and well-being of children. In line with this strategy, UNICEF supports immunization and health prevention programs for childhood diseases and funding for sustainable health services. UNICEF programs have been guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989), which affirms the right of all children to “the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health and to facilities for the treatment of illness and rehabilitation of health.”

UNICEF is committed to realizing the rights of all children to help them build a strong foundation and have the best chance of fulfilling their potential. We believe that ensuring a happy and healthy child begins before birth: from ensuring his/her mother has access to good neonatal care and delivering in a clean, safe environment to reaching adulthood as a responsible, healthy and informed parent to the next generation. This journey relies on a child having access to shelter, good nutrition, clean water and sanitation, healthcare and education.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy, and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias, or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic, and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. Equity accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

As part of the efforts of the Human Resource Management Team to ensure UNICEF NCO achieves its strategic operational and programmatic goals, it is our intention to strengthen our recruitment functions, we are seeking to hire two (2) recruitment associates who will work together with the NCO HR team in order to improve our departmental KPIs and ensure the rapid & efficient recruitment of all categories of humans.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the HR Specialist or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the HR Associate will:

I. Recruitment Coordination & Talent Acquisition support:
• Support the deployment of virtual or physical job fairs
• Support the updating of the NCO onboarding & welcoming of new hire experience including the design/deployment of standard SWAG packages for new hires
• Support the design of comprehensive job descriptions and accompanying recruitment plans.
• Design and post engaging job advertisements on appropriate platforms (TMS, LinkedIn, Relief Webb, etc)
• Manage applicant tracking systems and ensure all applications are properly recorded and tracked.
• Review resumes and applications to assess qualifications and shortlist candidates.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, ensuring efficient communication with applicants and interviewers.
• Conduct reference checks and verify candidate credentials as necessary.
• Facilitate the selection and hiring process, including preparing offer letters and employment contracts.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and the HR team to ensure a smooth and consistent recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records and documentation.
• Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment processes for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay updated on recruitment best practices, market trends, and relevant legal requirements.

II. Results/expected outputs:

• Take charge of coordinating the recruitment processes for all assigned
• Partner with our clients and provide excellent Human Resource services in a timely manner, assuring value-added guidance that reflects the policies and values of the organization and to enhance their ability to deliver sustainable results.
• Provide professional support as it pertains to recruitment support.
• Ensure age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment
• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.