Human Resources Officer, (NO-A), Quito, Ecuador

Under the close supervision of the Operations Officer, provide technical support, assistance and timely and effective execution of HR activates in all areas of the HR management for all categories of staff, in a medium or small-sized country office.

This is a National Officer position, open only for nationals of Ecuador

For every child, a champion

Under the supervision of the Operations Officer, the HR Officer will manage all human resource activities including the supervision of human resource staff in accordance with the HR work plan, consistent with the Country Programme Management Plan.

How can you make a difference?

We are looking for a dynamic and innovative Human Resources Officer to support UNICEF Ecuador programmes in the following areas:

Promote equity, transparency and consistency in the interpretation, determination, implementation and administration of HR policy, procedures and guidelines on all HR related matters applicable to the staff in the office.

Support, implement and administer the effective and timely recruitment processes in the hiring and retaining the best talents available to support the strategic human resources needs of the office.

Ensure timely, equitable, transparent and systematic administration of all HR benefits, entitlements, contracts renewal and termination, performance management, promotions and other HR activities.

Implement and administer the equitable, transparent and efficient GS job classification system in compliance with the established classification policy, guidelines, procedures and related requirements.

Conduct timely and effective training programmes and briefing on career management to all staff in the office in order to support the capacity building and career development of all staff.

Monitor staff/management issues and support/advise management and staff as appropriate to improve and resolve the issues. Provide administrative support to the staff-management bodies in the capacity of HR focal point in the office.

Provides technical analysis and support to the management and planning process in the office as it relates to budget planning, staffing, organization design and other HR planning and development deliberations. Monitors staff capacities alignment with organizational needs providing advice to management. 

For every Child, you demonstrate:

Competency Profile: 
Core Values: Commitment, Diversity and Inclusion and Integrity
Core Competencies: Communication, Drive for Result, Working with People. 
Functional Competencies: Analyzing, Applying Technical Expertise, Following Instructions and Procedures, Planning and Organizing, Relating and Networking. 

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

Education: University degree in social sciences or other relevant disciplines (human resources, business administration, international relations, psychology, etc.). Additional professional training an advantage.  Advanced University Degree in Human Resources will be considered an asset.  

Work Experience: One year of relevant professional work experience. Additional work experience in the field of Human Resources will be considered an advantage. Developing country work experience or field work experience. Background/familiarity with Emergency.

Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and Spanish is required. 

Candidates must be citizen of Ecuador to be considered eligible for this post. Please note that the National Officers are locally recruited staff and therefore, candidates are personally responsible for any travel and accommodation arrangements.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.