Human Resources Associate (Data and System Support) at UNICEF

Background

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy, and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action.

For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop, and reach their full potential without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic, and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated.

There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education, and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential and lead to sustained growth and stability of countries.

This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you make a difference?

Under the close supervision and guidance of the Human Resource Officer, the Human Resources Associate (Data & Systems support) provides administrative, procedural, data, and operational support and assistance to the efficient implementation of a broad range of Human Resources functions for all categories of staff in the office, ensuring accurate and timely delivery that is in compliance with UNICEF HR rules and regulations.

The Human Resources Associate (Data & Systems support) will also be the focal point for all HR data creation and management as it pertains to HR analytics and data for the Nigeria Country Office.

Key Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

• A Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a computer engineering/science-related course with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.

• Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization with a minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in a similar role in lieu of a University Degree.

• Excellent computer and data analytics skills.

• Previous relevant experience in using data gathering tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI; SQL, SAP BusinessObjects; Sisense; TIBCO Spotfire; ThoughtSpot; Qlik; SAS Business Intelligence; Tableau; Excel, etc.) is mandatory.

• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.

• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with working in an emergency context is considered an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

Technical Skills:

• Solid ability to analyze and manage data.

• Extensive knowledge of HR principles, rules, regulations, and procedures within the UN.

• Computer literacy and the ability to effectively use standard office software tools as well as good knowledge and skill in using HR systems.

• Ability to extract and format data and solve operational problems.

• Ability to organize own work, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

Interpersonal and Communication:

• Takes responsibility for responding to internal and external service needs promptly and proactively; takes initiative to ensure that deadlines, rules, and regulations are met.

For Every Child, You Demonstrate...

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

The UNICEF Competencies Required for This Post Are…

• Builds and maintains partnerships

• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

• Drive to achieve results for impact

• Innovates and embraces change

• Manages ambiguity and complexity

• Thinks and acts strategically

• Works collaboratively with others