Human Resource Manager, UNICEF

Human Resource Manager,P4, Temporary Appointment (TA - 6 months*), #129129, Dhaka, Bangladesh # 573041 (For Non - Bangladeshi Nationals only) UNICEF

UNICEF is seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Resource Manager to lead and manage the HR functions within our organization. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing HR strategies that align with UNICEF's mission to promote the rights and well-being of every child.

Overview 

Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund

Human Resource Manager, P4, Temporary Appointment (TA - 6 months*), #129129, Dhaka, Bangladesh # 573041 (For Non - Bangladeshi Nationals only)

Job no: 573041

Position type: Temporary Appointment

Location: Bangladesh

Division/Equivalent: Kathmandu(ROSA)

School/Unit: Bangladesh

Office: UNICEF Bangladesh, Dhaka

Categories: Human Resources

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

Closing date: Thursday, 27 June 2024

Duties 

For the Human Resource Manager, P4, Temporary Appointment position of UNICEF below duties are required.

•  HR Capacity Development:

• ﹘ Provide comprehensive professional/technical training to newly appointed HR Colleagues, building on our existing training plan for the respective areas of functional expertise as outlined in the JDs, (and as per our org chart).
• ﹘ Ensure that new HR Colleagues are fully trained in various areas of interest and that they can perform their deliverables in a self-sufficient manner, independently and under little supervision. 
• ﹘ Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.

•  Change Management:

• ﹘  Support with the smooth and seamless transition of the HR Team into its new structure as depicted in the organizational chart below. 
• ﹘ Help all the other sections with a smooth transition into their new structures as needed as well.

•  Technical HR Leadership:

• ﹘  Provide technical leadership in various HR specialty areas with responsibility for reviewing the work of other Professional and General Service staff for compliance with principles and concepts, policies, regulations and rules as well as for soundness of judgments and conclusions.

•  Business Partnering: 

• ﹘ Through research of policies and analysis of data, provide support to the clients directly or to the HR Business Partner in advising their clients on HR-related needs and developing subsequent plans of action. 
• ﹘ Serve as the single point of contact for his/her client portfolio on advice pertaining to all aspects of the employment life cycle. Proactively advise clients on the resolution of human resources issues ensuring equitable and transparent solutions that protects both the staff and organizations interests in accordance with policies, regulations and procedures.

•  Entitlements & Benefits:

• ﹘  Assist staff with separation as needed by 31st of August 2024. Provide accurate and timely advice to clients on HR processes and policies, ensuring the highest level of client-orientation.
• ﹘  Proactively advise clients on the resolution of human resources issues ensuring equitable and transparent solutions that protects both the staff and organizations interests in accordance with policies, regulations and procedures.

•  Recruitment activities:

• ﹘  Provide support to the HR team with recruitment activities by identifying, attracting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and onboarding personnel. 
• ﹘ Serve as the single point of contact for recruitment processes, he/she is assigned to work on, ensuring the highest level of client-orientation and compliance with pre-established KPIs. eQPrcNa COQ48g

•  Performance Management:

• ﹘  Help with the oversight of the HR Team's performance to ensure qualitative and people-centric HR support. Monitor work progress and ensure results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards. 
• ﹘ Establish clear individual performance objectives, goals and timelines; and provide timely guidance to enable the team to perform their duties responsibly and efficiently.

•  Project Support: 

• ﹘ Support with specific projects as part of the Annual Work Plan for HR for 2024 as needed.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: ToR _ HR Manager,P4 _Temporary Appointment.pdf, To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

Job Requirements 

Education Requirements

•   An Advanced University Degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or another related field is required.

Work Experience:

• 8-10 years of professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.

•  Professional experience as an HR Business Partner is required.

•  Experience related to entitlements & benefits is desirable.

•  Technical knowledge of the principles and concepts of human resources management is required.

•  Demonstrated professional experience in HR Capacity Development will be considered highly desirable.

•  Professional experience leading a team of HR professionals will be considered a strong advantage.

•  Experience in organizational change management is highly desirable.

S   Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious working relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Proficiency in HR information systems and data analysis.

Languages Fluency

• English is required. 
• Knowledge of another official UN language (French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, or Arabic) or the local language of the duty station may be required.