Human Resources Officer (P-2), Talent Engagement and Partnerships Team, Temporary Appointment (364 days), DHR, Istanbul, Turkey, Post # 115291, (requisition # 560158)

The  New Talent Unit is a part of the Talent Engagement and Partnerships Team in DHR is a key pillar of our talent acquisition strategy focusing on attracting new talent and young professionals to the organization through our Volunteers, UN Volunteers, Internship & Fellowship programmes as well as other partnerships in both the public and private sectors.

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, new talent

The  New Talent Unit is a part of the Talent Engagement and Partnerships Team in DHR is a key pillar of our talent acquisition strategy focusing on attracting new talent and young professionals to the organization through our Volunteers, UN Volunteers, Internship & Fellowship programmes as well as other partnerships in both the public and private sectors.

The New Talent unit, in collaboration with other colleagues within DHR and across Regional and Country Offices ensures the development of a workforce that is fit for the current and future challenges faced by the organization. The incumbent will report to the HR Manager and will act as a subject matter expert (SME) inclusive of providing guidance to key stakeholders and partners on all Youth Programmes, inclusive but not limited to:

• UNVs
• Interns & Fellowships
• Volunteering programmes through partnerships
• Experts on mission

How can you make a difference?

Implement and promote the UNICEF Internship programme:

• Maintain guidelines and policies on the internship programme.
• Respond to queries on internships from interested candidates/hiring offices/interns;
• Support the development and maintenance of an internship community through periodic career and networking events
• In liaison with GSSC and SPO identify new processes that would enable DHR to monitor and report on global use of interns, providing management with periodic information updates and recommendations as applicable;
• Work with the OneHR community and universities to establish partnerships for funded interns with key universities in as diverse a range of countries as possible.
• Strengthen effective integration of interns to UNICEF e.g. induction, learning and career development opportunities;
• Prepare and implement a communication plan and tools to increase the knowledge of and promote the use of interns across UNICEF offices;
• Maintain and update the Internship website pages (Internet and Intranet);
• Create information products and materials for UNICEF and external audience (including future partner Universities) related to the Internship Programme, including documenting the impact of interns serving with UNICEF.

Coordinate the UN Volunteers program and the implementation of the UNICEF-UNV MOU Action Plan:

• Coordinate a hub of HR expertise on the employment of UNV’s, by developing global standardized processes, policies and tools in a consistent, simplified and streamlined format.
• In close collaboration with the UNV NY Office, effectively implement the action plan agreed between the two agencies when the interagency MOU was signed
• Create and Implement talent programmes using the UNV modality to address diversity and inclusion needs in collaboration with offices and regions.

Implement HR Initiatives related to the Experts on Mission

• Coordinate a hub of HR expertise on the employment of Experts on Mission and any other HR initiative related to this contract modality, by developing global standardized processes, policies and tools in a consistent, simplified and streamlined format.
• Negotiate and manage a wide range of partnerships to provide alternative Talent Acquisition solutions to UNICEF including outreach to under represented groups.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on partnerships related to private sector, continue to develop guidelines and procedures on the use of experts on mission from public and private sector entities
• liasie with legal office and policy on all areas related to development of MOUs including obtaining clearance when necessary.

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

• A university degree in human resources, social sciences, development studies, business administration/management, or equivalent;
• Two years of professional work experience in human resources, administration, stakeholder engagement, partnership building or another relevant field.
• Fluency in English (including excellent writing skills). Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish and Russian) is considered an asset.

 Core competencies skills

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS). To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.