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• Support the Chief of Section in establishing the annual work plan,
  setting priorities/targets and performance measurements.
• 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.

• Provide technical leadership in one or more 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 judgement and
  conclusions.
• Develop, implement and monitor the interpretation and application of
  new human resources policies, practices and procedures in area of
  specialization to meet the evolving needs of the organization including
  formulating the position of the organization on policies in area of HR
  specialization and determining the appropriate application of rules and
  regulations to highly sensitive or contentious individual cases having implications
  for other HR systems and UNICEF as a whole.

• Serve as the single point of contact for his/her client portfolio on
  advice pertaining to all aspects of the employment life cycle
• Work with clients to help fulfill their goals through advising on
  how to attract, retain and motivate staff of the highest caliber.
• 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.
• Promote the organizational goals and targets for gender equity and
  cultural diversity.

• Liaise with the HQ Divisions, regional and country offices to
  support and contribute to corporate HR strategy formulation and global
  implementation. Provide feedback and make recommendations on the
  establishment and improvement of HR systems, policies and processes.
• Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best and
  cutting-edge practices in HR management and contribute to the development
  of global policies, procedures and introduce innovation through sharing of
  best practices and knowledge learned.
• Responsible for strategic human resources forecasting for his/her
  clients including identifying future human resource requirements in terms
  of numbers, types and levels of staff, and identifying emerging trends in
  profile requirements.
• Helps design optimal organizational, staffing structures and levels,
  and, in consultation with senior management develops standards and
  benchmarks staffing norms.

• Provide support to various or one specific HR occupation
  (recruitment, job classification, career development, performance
  management, data analytics, learning & development etc.) to help their
  supervisors in implementing efficient client services that help either
  attract, retain and/or motivate staff of the highest caliber.
• 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 further actions required.

• Work in close collaboration with business owners, design and deliver
  learning plans for staff to enhance their knowledge and build skills in
  new areas.
• Contributes to the mapping of competencies for all staff in assigned
  client portfolio, assisting in the development of a comprehensive
  framework in support of the development of the talent pipeline.
• Recommend efficient and cost-effective learning products which
  strengthen staff capacity to contribute effectively to business goals.
• Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to
  enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.
• Provide orientation briefings to new staff.
• Provide day-to-day performance and talent management guidance to
  line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, career
  conversations, and disciplinary actions)

• Interpret and analyze HR data to help inform strategic decision
  making on HR processes and strategies.
• Develop data collection systems to optimize data quality.
• Coordinate with country offices and partners to provide assistance
  in their HR information management.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations UNICEF Human Resources Manager
  job opportunity should hold an Advanced University Degree in human
  resource management, business management, international relations,
  psychology or another related field
• Eight years of professional experience in human resource management
  in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN
  language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
  is an asset.
• UNICEF’s Core Values : Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core
  competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
• Competencies: Leading & Supervising, Formulating Strategies and
  Concepts, Analyzing, Applying technical expertise, Planning and organizing
  (II)

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