Human Resources Assistant, (GS5), Yaounde Cameroon (Temporary Appointment), only for Cameroonian

In replacement of the incumbent of the position on maternity leave followed by a special leave and under the supervision and guidance of the Human Resources Specialist, 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.

If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of the Position

In replacement of the incumbent of the position on maternity leave followed by a special leave and under the supervision and guidance of the Human Resources Specialist, 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.

Key Expected Results 

• Support in processing of entitlement and benefits

• Support in recruitment and placement

• Support in learning and development
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• Follow-up of SMs files

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks

Support in processing of entitlement and benefits 

• 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 VISION.     

Support in recruitment and placement 

• Drafts vacancy announcements for positions within his/her office for review by supervisor to help attract ideal candidates.
• Contributes to ensure timely and efficient screening of applications for minimum eligibility, taking into account qualifications, competencies, and post requirements.
• Contributes to 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.
• Helps to monitor life-cycle of recruitment process to update supervisor as necessary.

 Support in learning and development 

• Assists in maintaining all UNICEF mandatory and recommended trainings
• 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

 Follow up of SMs file

• Update UNICEF personnel lists
• Ensure proper filling of staff members record
• Update and keep records as soon as there is change in office composition i.e. existing posts, incumbents by nationality, gender and level, dependents ;
• Electronic filing of SM’s record (national & GS)
• Request  for identity cards, UNLP and other required document

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

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

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience is required.

Language experience: Fluency in French and a good understanding of English is required.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

Core competencies

• Communication
• Working with People
• Drive for Results

Functional Competencies

• Analyzing
• Learning  & Researching
• Planning and organizing
• Following Instructions and Procedures

To view our competency framework, please click here. 

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 organization.