Human Resources Manager at UNICEF, Bamako, Mali

Deadline: 25 June 2023

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Human Resources Manager in Bamako, Mali.

UNICEF works for a world in which every child has a fair chance in life.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Human Resources Manager will perform the following functions:

• Management of the HR Unit
  • Support in establishing the annual work plan, setting priorities/targets and performance measurements.
  • Monitor work progress and ensure results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards.
• Technical HR Leadership
  • Provide technical leadership in one or more HR specialty areas with responsibility for reviewing the work of other Professional and General Service staff for compliance with principles and concepts, policies, regulations and rules as well as for soundness of judgement and conclusions.
• Business Partnering
  • Serve as the single point of contact for his/her client portfolio on advice pertaining to all aspects of the employment life cycle
  • Work with clients to help fulfill their goals through advising on how to attract, retain and motivate staff of the highest caliber.

• Strategic Human Resources
  • Liaise with the HQ Divisions, regional and country offices to support and contribute to corporate HR strategy formulation and global implementation.
  • Provide feedback and make recommendations on the establishment and improvement of HR systems, policies and processes
  • 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.
• Implementation of assigned Human Resources Services
  • Provide support to various or one specific HR occupation (recruitment, job classification, career development, performance management, data analytics, learning & development etc.) to help their supervisors in implementing efficient client services that help either attract, retain and/or motivate staff of the highest caliber.
• Learning and Capacity Development
  • In collaboration with business owners, design and deliver learning plans for staff to enhance their knowledge and build skills in new areas.
  • Contributes to the mapping of competencies for all staff in assigned client portfolio, assisting in the development of a comprehensive framework in support of the development of the talent pipeline.
• HR Data Analytics
  • Interpret and analyze HR data to help inform strategic decision making on HR processes and strategies.
  • Develop data collection systems to optimize data quality.

 Eligibility Criteria

• Advanced University Degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or another related field is required.
• University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
• 8 year’s professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation is required.
• UNICEF / UN experience is highly desirable.
• Field experience /familiarity with Emergency is required.
• Proven experience in leading and supervising a team.
• Fluency in French and English required (oral and in writing).
• Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language of the duty station is an asset.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, visit UNICEF.