VACANCY NOTICE

DUTY STATION: UNICEF YAOUNDE

Type of contract : FT Appointment

Title: Human resource Officer

Level: NOB

Duration : One year renewable

As per UNICEF rules and regulations

PURPOSE OF POST:

Under the supervision of HR Specialist, manage all human resource activities including the supervision of human resource staff in the small-medium size country office in accordance with the HR work plan, consistent with the Country Programme Management Plan

REPORTS TO: HR Specialist

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS

1. Promote equity, transparency and consistency in the interpretation, determination and administration of international and local conditions of service, terms of employment, benefits and allowances in accordance with UNIUNICEF regulations and rules. Advise management and staff on correct interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures and provide counselling as required. Coordinate with relevant Government ministries and other appropriate local institutions to ensure the processing of international staff conditions of service, entitlements and privileges in country.
2. Support the office's administrative and technical needs for professional officers, general service and temporary staff by implementing and administering effective and speedy recruitment procedures. Ensure organizational targets (geographic distribution, gender, etc.) are met while not compromising on the recruitment and retention of national staff of the highest calibre. Team with supervisors in the recruitment process to ensure integrity and merit in all selection procedures while supporting the needs of managers and goals of diversity. Promote equity, transparency and consistency in the selection and placement of staff.
3. Ensure appropriate and timely actions for renewals of contracts, promotions, within-grade increments, and performance evaluations. Develop and implement plans, including timetables, for contract reviews, renewals and terminations; ensures timely notice to staff.
4. Implement and administer the fair, equitable and systematic GS classification in compliance with the established standards and procedures as well as the classification principle of equal pay for work of equal value by ensuring all job descriptions are current and duly classified. Make recommendations on the organizational structure of the office and effective utilization of human resources (HR).
5. Enhance staff’s job performance by supporting the identification of training needs, preparation of training proposals and arranging for implementation and evaluation of training. Provide HR training and support as required in country, including at sub-office locations. Provide orientation briefing to newly arrived staff Promote a rational and attainable career management system to meet the office's current and future needs.
6. Monitor potential staff – management issues; provide advice to managers/supervisors on appropriate approach to be used in sound performance management and in counselling staff. Serve as technical resource and provide administrative support to staff- management bodies such as CRB, JCP, and JCC.
7. Contribute to the budget preparation and review process through an analysis of staffing pattern and needs of the office. Participate in management meetings affecting HR planning and management

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

Education:

University degree in social sciences or other relevant disciplines (human resources, business administration, international relations, psychology, etc). Additional professional training an advantage.

Work Experience:

• Two years of relevant professional work experience in HR.
• Background/familiarity with Emergency

Language Proficiency

• Fluency in French and English

Competencies:

i) Core Values (Required)

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

ii) Core Competencies (Required)

• Communication [II]
• Drive for Result [I]
• Working With People [II]

iii) Functional Competencies (Required)

• Analyzing [I]
• Applying Technical
• Expertise [II]
• Following Instructions and Procedures [II]
• Planning and Organizing [I]
• Relating and Networking [I]

Deadline for receiving applications at UNICEF Yaounde, Maroua, Bertoua and Douala desk front is 08th February 2016. Applications could also be sent through mail Post (sending date would be considered) or via email address yaoundehr@unicef.org.

Completed files (Letter of motivation, CV, copy of diplomas, References, P11 form (to be collected at UNICEF) to be addressed with the mention “DO NOT OPEN” with the post title on the envelope to the attention of:

CHIEF OPERATIONS

UNICEF

P.O.Box 1181 Yaoundé

The submission and processing of candidates’ files are free of charge. UNICEF is not liable for any amount of money paid by a candidate as part of this recruitment.

Only qualified and short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. UNICEF is a smoke-free environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.