Human Resources Assistant,GS-6,Tehran, Iran,(IRANIAN NATIONALS ONLY)

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

For every child, a champion.

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How can you make a difference?

 Under the supervision and guidance of Operations Manager, the Human Resources Assistant provides administrative, procedural and operational support and assistance to the efficient implementation of a broad range of Human Resources functions for all categories of staff in his/her office, ensuring accurate and timely delivery, whilst promoting a client-based, quality and results orientated approach to the unit and ensuring compliance with UNICEF HR rules and regulations. 

 MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

     1- Support in processing of entitlement and benefits

• In consultation with supervisor, analyze, research, verify, and compile data and information on cases that do not conform to UN or UNICEF’s HR Rules & Regulations, to support consistent and equitable application of decisions and implementation of agreed upon action.

• In consultation with supervisor, analyze, research and verify information for the purpose of responding to staff queries on areas related to benefits and entitlements.

• Processes entitlements and benefits for local staff in accordance with UNICEF rules and regulations, by ensuring all relevant forms are completed by staff and data is entered into UNICEF systems.

• Maintains and prepares all personnel-related records and files, ensuring all information on each staff member is up-to-date and accurate.

       2-  Support in recruitment and placement

• Drafts vacancy announcements for positions within his/her office for review by supervisor to help attract ideal candidates.

• Ensures timely and efficient screening of applications for minimum eligibility, taking into account qualifications, competencies, and post requirements.

• Analyze, research, verify, and compile data which facilitates preparation of workforce planning reports for supervisor to review against benchmarks i.e. Gender and geographical balance and other recruitment related key performance indicators.

• Liaises with candidates in the various stages of the recruitment process.

• Prepares formal acknowledgement, offer and regret letters.

• Records and maintains recruitment files, ensuring all necessary documentation has been prepared.

• Monitors life-cycle of recruitment process to update supervisor as necessary.                                                                              

  3-  Support in learning and development

• In consultation with supervisor, researches and analyses data and information to help identify training needs within his/her country office for the development of learning plans and other targeted training interventions.

• In consultation with supervisor, researches, analyzes, verifies, and compiles information on external training courses available and educational institutions to help supervisor decide on learning programmes that address learning gaps in his/her country office.

• Assists team in organizing and conducting courses, workshops and events by participating in exercises which aim to build capacity of stakeholders.

• Develops and processes contracts for institutions providing training and courses, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations. 

• Assists 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.

  4- Support in organization design and job classification

• Participates in the review of GS positions specific Job Descriptions,

• Drafts and edits job descriptions to be submitted for classification for review by supervisor.

• Follows up and liaises with Head Quarter and Regional Office over status of requests to ensure timely completion.

  To qualify as a champion for every child you will have…

  • Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

  • A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible human resources and administrative, experience required

  • Fluency of English and Farsi are required.

    For every Child, you demonstrate

    Core Values 

    Commitment

  • Diversity and Inclusion

  • Integrity

    Core Competencies

  • Communication 

  • Working with People 

  • Drive for Results 

    Functional Competencies

  • Analyzing (II)

  • Applying technical expertise (II)

  • Planning and organizing (II)

  • Following Instructions and Procedures (II)

    Candidates who have already applied for this post (Job number 5044390) do not need to re-apply

           To view our competency framework, please click here 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.