Human Resources Specialist

Job Title: Human Resources Specialist 

Organization: UNICEF

Job no: 564713
Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duty Station: Mexico City
Level: P-3
Location: Mexico
Categories: Human Resources

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, a chance.

UNICEF is supporting state and local authorities for the rapid identification, registration and care of unaccompanied and separated children and adolescents who have entered the country or are moving through Mexico at both the northern and southern borders. Mexico Office supports the country deal with the migration crisis and implement actions to improve the lives of the children in Mexico in the areas of education, nutrition, social policy, child protection besides other transversal activities. The office is rapidly growing, and we are in the process of building the structure that we need to increase our reach in the country and improve the services we deliver.

The HR Specialist (P-3) leads the HR unit and reports to the Deputy Representative – Operations, providing managerial and strategic oversight on the different HR areas (People Experience, Talent Management, Service Delivery, Humanitarian Preparedness & Response, and Special Projects & Innovation) and ensures that results are delivered in accordance with the vision set forward for the Operations Section. As a result, the staff acquires an in-depth understanding of the Mexico´s Office needs regarding the HR function and how to approach them to achieve the organization’s business objectives.

For more information related to the work of our organization in Mexico, please visit our website: UNICEF Mexico and our latest Annual Report 2022: Informe Anual 2022 UNICEF México

How can you make a difference?

The HR Specialist, within their area of responsibility, is accountable for implementing HR services that enhance the capacity of their clients to deliver on their business goals and objectives. In doing so, the incumbent demonstrates the ability to anticipate HR-related needs and develop subsequent plans and solutions that align HR management with business objectives.

As the next HR Specialists, your main responsibilities will be:

• Business Partnering: Serve as the single point of contact for their client portfolio on advice pertaining to all aspects of the HR practice.

• Strategic Human Resources: Liaise with the HQ Divisions, regional and country offices to support and contribute to corporate HR strategy formulation and global implementation.

• Implementation of assigned Human Resources Services (recruitment, job classification, career development, performance management, data analytics, learning & development etc.)

• Learning and Capacity Development for staff to enhance their knowledge and build skills in new areas.

• HR Data Analytics: Interpret and analyze HR data to help inform strategic decision making on HR processes and strategies.

If you are interested in learning more about this position and the key-end results and accountabilities, read the Complete Job Description:  JD_HR Specialist - P3 (Fixed Term).pdf

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

Education:An advanced university degree (Master's Degree) is required, preferably, in one of the following fields: Human Resource Management, Business management, International Relations or Psychology

Work Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.. 

Language Requirements: Fluency in both, Spanish and English is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

• UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS).
• The technical competencies in UNICEF´s Competency Framework

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

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

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• Only international candidates will be considered for this post.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Apply now and JOIN US as the next Human Resources Specialist at UNICEF Mexico!

Advertised: 03 Aug 2023 Central Standard Time (Mexico)
Deadline: 20 Aug 2023 Central Standard Time (Mexico)

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