Human Resources Consultant (Workforce Planning), Talent Acquisition, Division of Human Resources

Work Force Planning is a recent initiative within DHR; UNICEF requires a subject matter expert to help advance the global work force planning strategy, development of the work force planning global framework and partner with key stakeholders across the organization (HRBPS, Operations, Hiring Managers etc) to imbed work force planning into UNICEF’s resource planning processes. This will also include the review and assessment of work force planning systems and tools, either existing or needed, that may be needed to support work force planning activities.

How can you make a difference?

The Human Resources Consultant (Workforce Planning) will assist with the coordination, design and implementation of strategic Workforce Planning initiatives.Reporting to the HR Manager (WFP & Mobility) support the strategic workforce planning  project and assist with the integration and implementation of key initiatives including, but not limited to:

• Integration of Work Force Planning in the Talent Mobility Strategy and linkage between recruitment, mobility and career development.
• Supporting the ongoing development of the skills inventory for both posts and staff and tying this to the capabilities framework being developed by PMCD.
• Review the sources and content of workforce data and how it can better support talent pipeline management and develop an action plan accordingly.
• Organization of Workforce Planning activities including, but not limited to, workshops, training, meetings, preparing reports and tracking progress of actions, as required.
• Provide support to the WFP team on preparation of guidelines and presentations as
  needed.
• Contribute to drafting of key documents for strategic meetings.

The consultant is expected to undertake other duties as required and assigned by the supervisor. Exact tasks may be added or modified throughout the time period of the assignment depending on the workload and emerging priorities.

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

•  A second level university degree in HR management, business administration, social sciences,education or related field is required. An additional two years’ of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, ideally with 2-3 years of strategic workforce planning experience.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of another UN working language an advantage.

REQUIREMENTS:

The proposal from the consultant should include daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference. 

At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage.

Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed satisfactory deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

Remarks:

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

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.