UNICEF Seeks Human Resources Officer, P-2, Temporary Position in New York for 2025

UNICEF Seeks Human Resources Officer, P-2, Temporary Position in New York for 2025

• Job no: 580657
• Contract type: Temporary Appointment
• Duty Station: New York
• Level: P-2
• Location: United States
• Categories: Partnerships
• Deadline: 28 Mar 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

UNICEF is hiring a Human Resources Officer, P-2, for a temporary six-month position based in New York (#00131970). This role will support global communication and advocacy efforts, contributing to UNICEF’s mission of promoting children’s rights and improving their well-being worldwide.

In this global context, the HR function is critical in ensuring that UNICEF attracts, retains, and supports top talent dedicated to improving the lives of children and communities worldwide. This position offers an exciting opportunity to gain exposure to international HR operations, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to impactful workforce strategies within a leading humanitarian organization. 

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Responsibilities

• The HR Officer reports to the HR Manager for close guidance, training and supervision.
• The Officer provides support to the supervisor and colleagues in the unit by executing HR services through applying knowledge of theoretical HR models, as well as understanding of organizational HR policies and procedures.
• This role will focus primarily in the providing technical support and guidance to the Generic Vacancy Announcements launched in the Division as well a play a key role in implementing the Division Staff Support Plan designed as a result of the OMP results.

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Requirements

• Minimum requirements 
  • Education: Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Human Resources Management , human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology and any other related fields.
  • Work Experience: At Least 2 years of relevant work experience in Human Resources , Human Resources Officer, Business Partnering, Strategic Human Resources, Implementation of HR Services, Learning and Capacity Development, HR Data Analytics.
  • Skills: Project Management, Planning and Organizing, HR Applications, HR Business Partnering
  • Language Requirements : Fluency in English is required. 

• Desirables
  1. Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language
  2. Change Management, career support, UN experience, UNICEF experience
  3. Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergencies.