Junior Consultancy, Recruitment Center of Expertise, Mobility and Staffing Section, DHR, New York Headquarters

The Recruitment Centre of Expertise (CoE), Division of Human Resources supports the business objectives of UNICEF by providing content expertise related to recruitment and talent acquisition and more importantly, delivers talent acquisition solutions and strategic talent management support that is tailored to the business needs of the Organization.  In this context, the Recruitment CoE seeks the services of a junior consultant to support the implementation of key initiatives, preparing process maps related to recruitment and talent management, conducting data analysis and drafting, reports, preparing tools, drafting internal guidance and developing material relating to recruitment, sourcing for hard to fill roles, supporting full cycle recruitment activities as requiredand collaborating with other unite on key projects. Collaborating with other units on key projects.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, an advocate

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.

How can you make a difference?

The Recruitment Centre of Expertise (CoE), Division of Human Resources supports the business objectives of UNICEF by providing content expertise related to recruitment and talent acquisition and more importantly, delivers talent acquisition solutions and strategic talent management support that is tailored to the business needs of the Organization.  In this context, the Recruitment CoE seeks the services of a junior consultant for the following activities:

• Supporting implementation of key initiatives
• Preparing process maps related to recruitment and talent management
• Conducting data analysis and drafting reports
• Preparing tools, drafting internal guidance and developing material relating to recruitment
• Sourcing for hard to fill roles
• Supporting full cycle recruitment activities, as required
• Collaborating with other units within the Division on key projects

The consultant is expected to undertake other duties as needed and assigned by the supervisor. Exact tasks may be added or modified throughout the assignment, depending on the CoE workload and emerging priorities.  The consultancy is for 6 months, and the start date is 28 December 2018.

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

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in HR management, business administration, social sciences, education or related field is required.
• At least one year of relevant professional work experience 
• Fluency in English is required (verbal and written). Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

• Knowledge of current theories and practices in human resources management
• Good ability to articulate clear and concise ideas and concepts in written and oral form
• Good writing and analytical skills
• Works effectively on multiple assignments simultaneously and adapts to changing demands and circumstances
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others and build relationships
• Knowledge of a major platform e-Recruitment system is an asset
• Knowledge of relevant computer systems and applications; 

For every Child, you demonstrate…

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

The competencies required for this post are….

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

Please apply with your cover letter and indicate your availability and daily rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above.  Applications submitted without a rate will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.