For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. The world’s largest provider of vaccines, here in Zimbabwe, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, safe drinking water and sanitation, quality basic education for all girls and boys, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation and AIDS.

Purpose of the Job:

The successful candidate will report to the Human Resources Manager. He or she will manage all human resources activities including the supervision of human resources staff in UNICEF Zimbabwe which is a large size country office in accordance with the Human Resources work plan consistent with the Country Programme Management Plan.

 Key End Results

• Promote equity, transparency and consistency in the interpretation, determination and administration of international and local conditions of service, terms of employment, benefits and allowances in accordance with UN/UNICEF regulations and rules. Advise management and staff on correct interpretation and application of HR policies and procedures and provide counselling as required. Coordinate with relevant Government ministries and other appropriate local institutions to ensure the processing of international staff conditions of service, entitlements and privileges in country.
• Support the office’s administrative and technical needs for professional officers, general service and temporary staff by implementing and administering effective and speedy recruitment procedures. Ensure organizational targets (geographic distribution, gender, etc.) are met while not compromising on the recruitment and retention of national staff of the highest calibre. Team up with supervisors in the recruitment process to ensure integrity and merit in all selection procedures while supporting the needs of managers and goals of diversity. Promote equity, transparency and consistency in the selection and placement of staff.

• Ensure appropriate and timely actions for renewals of contracts, promotions, within-grade increments, and performance evaluations. Develop and implement plans, including timetables, for contract reviews, renewals and terminations; ensures timely notice to staff.
• Implement and administer the fair, equitable and systematic GS classification in compliance with the established standards and procedures as well as the classification principle of equal pay for work of equal value by ensuring all job descriptions are current and duly classified. Make recommendations on the organizational structure of the office and effective utilization of human resources (HR).
• Enhance staff’s job performance by supporting the identification of training needs, preparation of training proposals and arranging for implementation and evaluation of training. Provide HR training and support as required in country.
• Provide orientation briefing to newly arrived staff Promote a rational and attainable career management system to meet the office’s current and future needs.
• Monitor potential staff – management issues; provide advice to managers/supervisors on appropriate approach to be used in sound performance management and in counselling staff. Serve as technical resource and provide administrative support to staff- management bodies such as SAP, CRB, JCP, and JCC.
• Contribute to the budget preparation and review process through an analysis of staffing pattern and needs of the office. Participate in management meetings affecting HR planning and management

 Entry Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in social sciences or other relevant disciplines (human resources, business administration, international relations, psychology, etc). Additional professional training an advantage.  

Work Experience

• At least two years of relevant professional work experience.
• Background/familiarity with Emergency.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Language Fluency

• Fluency in English is required whereas fluency in another UN language will be an added advantage. Fluency in the national language of the duty station is an asset.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working in the UN or International Development organisation.
• Experience in training and staff development.

Competencies

Core Values: Commitment, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity

Core Competencies: Communication, Drive for Results and Working with people

Functional Competencies: Analyzing, Relating & Networking, Applying Technical Expertise, Planning & Organizing, Following Instructions & Procedures.  

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff, and equal opportunities for people living with disabilities. Well qualified candidates, particularly women and people living with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

 UNICEF does not charge a fee or require personal banking details at any stage of the recruitment process