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Equatorial Guinea - Human Resources Officer, NOA, FT # 103076 (For Nationals of Equatorial Guinea ONLY)

Lilongwe

  • Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund
  • Location: Lilongwe
  • Grade: Junior level - NO-A, National Professional Officer - Locally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Human Resources
  • Closing Date: Closed

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the selected candidate will manage the human resources function in Equatorial Guinea, a small size country office. As strategic business partner, the selected candidate will provide guidance and support to managers and their staff to attract and retain an agile, bilingual, diverse and motivated workforce that will contribute to the achievement of Equatorial Guinea country office strategic objectives and UNICEF’s strategic goals.

 

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 fair chance

Equatorial Guinea is the unique African country that has Spanish as the primary official language. Working with UNICEF Equatorial Guinea gives an opportunity to practice three UN Official languages because the country is in a region where French and English are spoken.

Equatorial Guinea is the third largest oil producer in Sub-Saharan Africa and is now classified as an Upper Middle-income country. Yet, despite its huge financial resources, the country presents a low human development index with wide gaps between economic indicators and social indicators.

UNICEF is working closely with the Government and is providing continuous support to improve the implementation of child rights in the country. The aim is now to scale up health, education, protection and advocacy in favor of children and women in Equatorial Guinea.

The UNICEF country office has an estimated budget of USD 3,500,000 with a workforce of approximatively 22 employees.

How can you make a difference? 

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the selected candidate will manage the human resources function in Equatorial Guinea, a small size country office. As strategic business partner, the selected candidate will provide guidance and support to managers and their staff to attract and retain an agile, bilingual, diverse and motivated workforce that will contribute to the achievement of Equatorial Guinea country office strategic objectives and UNICEF’s strategic goals.

The selected candidate will undertake the following key assignments:

  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 UN/UNICEF 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.

     

  6. Provide orientation briefing to newly arrived staff. Promote a rational and attainable career management system to meet the office's current and future needs.

     

  7. 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 Selection Panel (SP), Central Review Body (CRB) and Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) etc.

     

  8. 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.

See attached the Job profile for more information

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

  • University degree in Human Resources; Business Administration, Management; International Relations; Psychology; Social Sciences or other relevant disciplines.  Additional professional training is an advantage.  
  • One year of relevant professional work experience in Human Resources Management
  • Emergency experience is desirable
  • Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The following functional competencies will be also required:

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

 

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

N.B. Candidates are required to attach a copy of their academic degree to their online application.

 

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