Chief of Human Resources (Port Sudan) – UNICEF

Job Description

Job no	564701
Contract type	Fixed Term Appointment
Location	Port Sudan
Level	P-5
Categories	Human Resources
Advertised	03 Aug 2023 E. Africa Standard Time
Deadline	17 Aug 2023 E. Africa Standard Time

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, every right…

How can you make a difference?

You are accountable for leading and managing a team of HR professionals in the complex operating environment and emergency context of Sudan to  provide strategic, effective and risk informed HR support and services to enhance the capacity of the clients to deliver on the  business goals and objectives. In doing so, you demonstrate the ability to create an environment in which the staff anticipate HR-related needs and develop subsequent plans and solutions that align HR management with business objectives. In addition, this position serves as a key strategic advisor to the leadership of UNICEF Sudan in helping to spearhead UNICEF’s global HR transformation.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Management of Section
2. Strategic Human Resources
3. Networking and Partnerships
4. Business Partnering
5. Leadership and Design of assigned Human Resources Services
6. Learning and Capacity Development
7. HR Data Analytics

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have the below requirement:

1. Education:

• An advanced university degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or another related field is required.
  2. Work Experience:
• Ten years of increasingly responsible professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.
  3. Language Proficiency:
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is anasset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter Here

The competencies required for this post are…

1. Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (2)
2. Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
3. Works Collaboratively with others (2)
4. Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
5. Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
6. Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
7. Drive to achieve impactful results (2)
8. Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: Here

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. A diverse and inclusive workforce is part of UNICEF’s DNA

| UNICEF Careers, irrespective of their race\ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a Compensation, benefits and wellbeing | UNICEF Careers including parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation for job candidates and personnel with disabilities | UNICEF Careers, UNCIEF 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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from industrial countries are encouraged to apply 

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. 

“This position is classified as “rotational” which means the incumbent is expected to rotate to another duty station upon completion of their tour of duty.”  

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

This VA is open to internal UNICEF staff only i.e., UNICEF staff holding permanent, continuing, and fixed term appointments, including JPOs

The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.

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 may also be 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.

Advertised: 03 Aug 2023 E. Africa Standard Time
Deadline: 17 Aug 2023 E. Africa Standard Time