Human Resources Expert – UNV

Job Description

Organization		UN OCHA Sudan’s
Description of the assignment title		Human Resources Expert
Host entity		UNICEF
Assignment country		Sudan
Type		Onsite
Expected start date		15/11/2022
Sustainable Development Goal		3. Good health and well-being
Number of assignments		1
Advertisement end date		07/11/2022

Details

Mission and objectives

UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle: pre-natal care for healthy births, clean water and sanitation, health care and education. UNICEF has spent nearly 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Working with and for children through adolescence and into adulthood requires a global presence whose goal is to produce results and monitor their effects. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers and policy makers to help all children realize their rights—especially the most disadvantaged.

Context

UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for the rights of every child. Child rights begin with safe shelter, nutrition, protection from disaster and conflict and traverse the life cycle: pre-natal care for healthy births, clean water and sanitation, health care and education. UNICEF has spent nearly 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Working with and for children through adolescence and into adulthood requires a global presence whose goal is to produce results and monitor their effects. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers and policy makers to help all children realize their rights—especially the most disadvantaged.

Task description

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Human Resources Manager or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the Human Resources Expert will:

Business Partnering

Serve as the single point of contact for his/her client portfolio on advice pertaining to all aspects assigned to him/her e.g. Talent Acquisition, HR Administration, Performance Management, etc.

Provide accurate and timely advice to his/her clients, in consultation with the HR Specialist and Manager, on HR processes and policies, ensuring the highest level of client-orientation.

Act as the key focal point fir reviewing all consultancy and low service contract’s requests, in collaboration with the HR Assistant, ensuring all quality control checks are adhered to as per UNICEF Consultant rules and regulations.

Proactively advise his/her clients on the resolution of human resources issues, in consultation with HR Specialist and Manager. ensuring equitable and transparent solutions that protects both the staff and organizations interests in accordance with policies, regulations and procedures.

Promote the organizational goals and targets for gender equity and cultural diversity.

Strategic Human Resources

Make recommendations on establishment and improvement of HR system and work process for Khartoum and all field offices.

Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best and cutting-edge practices in HR management and contribute to the development of UNICEF Sudan `s HR efforts to become strategic partner through sharing of best practices and knowledge learned.

Provide support to specific HR hiring process specifically for the individual consultants and data analytics of all HR records,

When assigned casework in the relevant area on either a routine or non-routine basis, analyze and synthesize issues and problems, and interpret established, formal guidelines to address and recommend solutions or fu

Eligibility criteria

Age

35 – 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

15 years of experience in 15 years of increasingly international or national professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.

Area(s) of expertise

Human resources

Driving license

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Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required Arabic, Level: Fluent, Desirable

Required education level

Master degree or equivalent in Advanced University Degree in Human Resource Management, Labor Law, Business Management, International Relations, psychology or another related field is required.

Competencies and values

, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

The climate is mainly tropical. During the summer (March – June) the temperature is quite high with an average of 38C, with May being the hottest month of the year. Autumn starts from mid-July and ends on September, it is characterized by an abundance of sandstorms. Winter starts from October and up to February, it is endowed with a beautiful to moderate, dry and healthy. Finding a place to stay is probably the number one priority for settling into your short assignment in Sudan. You have the option of staying in one of the hotels below which are cleared by UNDSS. Furnished or semi Furnished housing/apartments are also available, but most landlords may not be keen to rent apartments for period of less than six months. Most types of meals and internationally knows dishes are available in Khartoum. All sorts of fresh meats (chicken, beef, lamb and fish) are available in supermarkets. Fresh vegetables and fruits are also available from local sources. There are a variety of canned and packaged goods. Sudan is a unique country and unique (humanitarian) operation. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential

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.

Reasonable accommodation

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for UN Volunteers with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and afterwards in your assignment.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

In addition to duty station-specific vaccine requirements, appointments are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the appointment. It does not apply to UN Volunteers who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their contracts.