Human Resources Specialist

This 2 UN Volunteers assignments are with UNICEF in the Division of Human Resources.

Mission and objectives

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Context

The Division of Human Resources (DHR) works with partners and clients to ensure that UNICEF's most important resource – our highly skilled and incredibly dedicated people – are provided with the work environment and support to give their best for every child. This UNV assignment is in the Recruitment Centre of Expertise (RCOE) in the Division of Human Resources (DHR). RCOE plays a leading role in providing content expertise related to recruitment and talent acquisition solutions that are tailored to the business needs of the Organization. The UNV Human Resources (HR) Specialist will support coin the development tools, resources and guidance and delivery of strategic talent acquisition solutions. including the management and optimization of talent groups, to facilitate fast, efficient and effective selection processes. The UNV HR Specialist will work closely with RCOE team members and in collaboration with the Talent Development section.

Task description

• Under the guidance of the supervisor and in consultation with Talent Development team, support in the research and development of online capacity building learning modules for the HR Community and hiring managers.
• Support in monitoring and reporting on the completion of the recruitment online learning modules. In collaboration with Regional Office HR, develop mechanisms to ensure offices’ compliance to panel accreditation requirements.
• Promote engagement and exchange of lessons learned and best practices on the implementation of the new Staff Selection Procedure amongst the HR Community.
• Support in the design and development of monthly updates on recruitment tips and tricks for hiring managers and HR Community.
• Review the existing recruitment resources and guidance material and contribute to their updates, as required.
• Manage the RCOE SharePoint Page, ensuring the content and resources uploaded are up to date and drive real time engagements on VIVA Engage.
• Support in the change management and capacity building on the guidance on use of talent groups in recruitments.
• Support implementation of key initiatives related in the RCOE, as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

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Requirements

• 5 years of experience in in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.
• Experience in recruitment and/or talent management is highly desired.
• Experience in learning and development is highly desired.
• Good ability to identify issues, conduct rigorous research, and make conclusions and recommendations.
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. 
• Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Living conditions and remarks

The UN Volunteer will be based in Istanbul and responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. You can check full entitlements at the duty station at calculator.

Summary of National UN Volunteer (National Specialist) Entitlements: Paid in Local Currency

• Current Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) is USD 1,360
• Private insurance: Health, dental, life and dismemberment coverage by CIGNA As per the UN’s diplomatic mission status, it is not included in the National Security Institution’s (SGK) system, but can only be initiated on a private basis by UN Volunteers.
• Entry allowance (one-time payment): USD 400 
• Exit allowance: USD 113 per month and upon the satisfactory completion of assignment • Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month
• Free access to different learning platforms and UN & UNV network

Notes: 1) The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward or salary in exchange for the volunteer work. 2) It's important to note that UNV assignments are volunteer assignments, not employment.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.