Human Resources Specialist, NO-C, Fixed Term, #127977, Dhaka, Bangladesh #571050

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.
UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, a Champion!

HR specialists at the NOC level are considered as seasoned professionals that are generally either responsible for executing a particular HR service or alternatively, responsible for supporting an assigned client on a broad range of HR services. Such responsibility is expected to be carried out independently, with the primary focus of the managerial oversight on the position being to ensure that results are delivered in accordance with the vision set forward by the leadership of the division. As a result, staff on these positions require an in-depth understanding of at least one HR function and how it relates to supporting the organization’s business objectives.

The HR Team in Bangladesh Country Office is committed to providing qualitative, agile, and people-centric service to all its personnel in Dhaka, as well as in our Field Offices including Cox’s Bazar, currently an L1 Emergency Duty Station. We operate relying on the HR Business Partnering model to ensure best solutions are identified for all human resources management needs with a strong focus on client service orientation. The HR Specialist will support his/her client portfolio with various HR related matters, maintaining a strong focus on problem resolution, to address client needs proactively, meaningfully, accurately and on time.

How can you make a difference?

The HR Specialist, within their area of responsibility, is accountable for implementing HR services that enhance the capacity of their clients to deliver on their business goals and objectives. In doing so, the incumbent demonstrates the ability to anticipate HR-related needs and develop subsequent plans and solutions that align HR management with business objectives.

This position will entail visits to Field Offices to complement the remote HR services delivered from the Country Office Level in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The HR Specialist will be assigned a portfolio of clients including the oversight of Cox’s Bazar and in addition to Contracts, Entitlements and Benefits, the incumbent will also focus on Culture & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Staff Well-being and HR in Emergencies as areas of functional responsibility and expertise.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Business Partnering

2. Strategic Human Resources

3. Implementation of assigned Human Resources Services

4. Learning and Capacity Development

5. HR Data Analytics

For detailed job responsibilities, please see the attached TOR:  JD – Human Resources Specialist NOC DHK.doc

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

– An Advanced University Degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or another related field is required.

– Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.

– Hands-on professional experience in organizational culture, diversity, equity & inclusion as well as staff well-being will be considered a strong asset.

– Demonstrated experience linked to HR in Emergencies will be considered a strong asset.

– Professional experience related to entitlements & benefits will be considered an asset.

– Fluency in English & Bangla is required. Knowledge of another official UN language.

OTHER SKILLS:

Strategic

– Experience and ability to implement targeted and innovative human resources strategies to address clients’ people-related needs.

– Ability to implement innovative HR programs within a fast paced, evolving, and wide organizational setting is desirable.

Technical

 – In-depth technical knowledge of the principles and concepts of human resources management.

– Ability to identify and analyze systemic issues, formulate opinions and make conclusions and recommendations to resolve same.

– Excellent knowledge of organizational and HR information technology systems and tools is desirable.

Interpersonal and Communication

 – Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a diverse organization tailoring language, tone, style and format to match audience.

– Ability to empathize with client managers, supervisors and staff while advocating for consistent and equitable applications of promulgated HR regulations and rules.

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

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people. 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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.

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 may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. The genuine and complete vacancy announcements are published on UNICEF Careers website at https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/listing/ 

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.

Internal candidates may be given preference over external candidates. The term “Internal” refers to all staff members with fixed term, continuing or permanent appointments. Internal candidates who are legally permitted to work for UNICEF in Bangladesh, independently of UNICEF appointment, will also be considered. 

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

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