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, an advocate.

In Nigeria, UNICEF works in a complex humanitarian and development setting to fulfill and protect children's rights in partnership with the government, civil society, children, and families.  UNICEF Nigeria is one of the largest UNICEF Country Offices globally - click the link to learn more about UNICEF in Nigeria: https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/

Click here to experience our country through the perspective of our colleagues by clicking on this Link

Background:

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy, and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop, and reach their full potential without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic, and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education, and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential and lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you make a difference? 

Under the close supervision and guidance of the Human Resource Officer, the Human Resources Associate (Data & Systems support) provides administrative, procedural, data, and operational support and assistance to the efficient implementation of a broad range of Human Resources functions for all categories of staff in the office, ensuring accurate and timely delivery that is in compliance with UNICEF HR rules and regulations. The Human Resources Associate (Data & Systems support) will also be the focal point for all HR data creation and management as it pertains to HR analytics and data for the Nigeria Country Office.

Key responsibilities:

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Support in business partnering
• Support in HR Data analytics tracking and management
• Develop and maintain HR dashboards and reports.
•  Prepare and consolidate HR metrics for internal reporting.
• Support in the processing of entitlements and benefits of local staff.
• Support in learning and capacity development

1. Support to business partnering

• Support the business partners in developing initiatives to encourage employee well-being and employee recognition schemes
• Support the management of change processes by advising clientele on changes to HR processes under the guidance of the HR Business Partner
• Support the business partners in assisting clientele in using internal HR systems such as talent management, Agora and Achieve

2.  HR Data Analytics Management:

• Support the collecting and compiling of HR-related data, including recruitment metrics, employee demographics, retention rates, and performance indicators.
• Analyze HR data to identify patterns, trends, and insights related to recruitment, employee engagement, and workforce planning.
• Create meaningful HR reports and presentations to communicate key findings and recommendations.

3.Support in the processing of entitlement and benefits

• In consultation with the supervisor, analyze, research, verify, and compile data and information on cases that do not conform to UN or UNICEF's HR Rules and regulations to support the consistent and equitable application of decisions and implementation of agreed-upon action.
• In consultation with the supervisor, analyze research and verify information for the purpose of responding to staff queries on areas related to benefits and entitlements.
• Initiates the processing of a wide range of personnel actions in accordance with UNICEF rules and regulations by ensuring all relevant forms and actions are completed by staff and forwarded to GSSC.
• Maintains and prepares all personnel-related records and files, ensuring all information on each staff member is up-to-date and accurate

4. Support in learning & capacity development

• In consultation with the supervisor, research, analyzes, verifies, and compiles information on external training courses available and educational institutions to help the supervisor decide on learning programmes that address learning gaps in his/her country office.
• Assists team in organizing and conducting courses, workshops, and events by participating in exercises that aim to build the capacity of stakeholders.
• Develop and processes contracts for institutions providing training and courses, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations.
• Assists team in organizing and conducting courses, workshops, and events by preparing and organizing distribution of materials for participants, ensuring availability of training venues and required equipment and supplies, while providing logistical and secretarial support at workshops and events as necessary.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: 2 - Classified JD - HR Associate - Data and System Support (2).pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

• A Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a computer engineering/science-related course with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization with a minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in a similar role in lieu of a University Degree.
• Excellent computer and data analytics skills.
• Previous relevant experience in using data gathering tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI; SQL, SAP BusinessObjects; Sisense; TIBCO Spotfire, ThoughtSpot., Qlik, SAS Business Intelligence, Tableau, Excel, etc.) is mandatory.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with working in an emergency context is considered an asset.

Language Requirements:

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

Technical Skills:

• Solid ability to analyze and manage data
• Extensive knowledge of HR principles, rules, regulations, and procedures within the UN.
• Computer literacy and the ability to effectively use standard office software tools as well as good knowledge and skill in using HR systems.
• Ability to extract and format data and solve operational problems.
• Ability to organize own work, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

Interpersonal and communication:

Takes responsibility for responding to internal and external service needs promptly and proactively; takes initiative to ensure that deadlines, rules, and regulations are met.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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

 The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

1. Builds and maintains partnerships 
2. Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness 
3. Drive to achieve results for impact 
4. Innovates and embraces change 
5. Manages ambiguity and complexity
6. Thinks and acts strategically 
7. Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks 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 is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children.

All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advanced to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.