Human Resources Manager, P-4, FT, # 81866, Ndjamena, Chad

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, care.

Chad continues to face a combination of rapid-onset and protracted humanitarian crises. This persistent humanitarian situation is related to the growing insecurity in many parts of the country and in neighbouring countries, natural disasters, growing food insecurity, high rates of malnutrition, economic crisis, and political transition in a context of climate challenges. UNICEF, in partnership with national and international development and humanitarian aid actors, supports the Chadian government in the development of programs and policies aiming at promoting and respecting the rights of children to survival, education and protection. To this end, UNICEF Chad has 4 field offices (Abéché, Bol, Mongo and Moundou), 2 Outposts (Farchana and Faya) and a main Office (N’Djamena) which ensure the design, implementation and monitoring of the cooperation program.

To find out more about UNICEF’s work in Chad, please visit the UNICEF Chad website: UNICEF Chad un-jobs.net UNICEF Chad

How can you make a difference?

Under the direction and guidance of the Deputy Representative Operations, the HR Manager will have the following responsibilities.

• Manage HR unit: Establish clear individual performance objectives, goals and timelines; and provide timely guidance to enable the team to perform their duties responsibly and efficiently; Monitor work progress and ensure results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards
• Provide technical leadership in HR areas and 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
• Work with clients to help fulfill their goals through advising on how to attract, retain and motivate staff of the highest caliber.
• Support the Chiefs of Sections in establishing the annual work plan, setting priorities/targets and performance measurements.
• 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.
• 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.
• In collaboration with business owners, design and deliver learning plans for staff to enhance their knowledge and build skills in new areas.
• Provide day-to-day performance and talent management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, career conversations, and disciplinary actions)
• Develop data collection systems to optimize data quality and interpret and analyze HR data to help inform strategic decision making on HR processes and strategies.

For more details, click here: JD Human Resources Manager Level 4.pdf

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

1. Education

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

2. Work Experience

Eight years of professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.

Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.

3. Language Proficiency 

Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic) or a local language is an asset. 

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

Builds and maintains partnerships (2); Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (2); Drive to achieve results for impact (2); Innovates and embraces change (2); Manages ambiguity and complexity (2); Thinks and acts strategically (2); Works collaboratively with others (2); Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (2)

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, 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 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, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles”.

Remarks:

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.

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.

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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

N’Djamena is a non-Family Duty Station with Rest & Recuperation every 8 weeks.