JOB DESCRIPTION

DUTY STATION: UNICEF Yaoundé

Type of contract: TA Appointment

Section/Division: Operations/Human Resources Unit

Title: Human Resources Assistant

Level: GS4

Duration: 12 Months

As per UNICEF rules and regulations

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Under the general supervision of the Human Resources Officer, performs a variety of clerical duties related to Human Resources matters of the field and sub offices.

REPORTS TO : Human Resources Officer

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS

1. Participates in the recruitment process by collecting and registering applications of professional and general service staff according to UN/UNICEF rules, regulations, procedures and policies.
2. Assists staff members by processing request for briefing to UNFSO, UN identity card, renewal of UNLP and other necessary personnel-related documents in accordance with the requirements of the United Nations and the country of the duty stations locations.
3. Search office files and records relating to human resources for information and references. Selects information and reports in specified format or on the basis of general instructions for use in preparing reports, correspondence related to Human resource management.
4. Monitor attendance records and ensure follow-up and update of monitoring tool for IP / local staff contract renewal, Within-Grade Increment, Performance Appraisal System etc
5. Ensure proper filing and retrieval system for Administrative Instructions, Information Circulars, Staff rules, personnel records and other documents related to Human ressources.
6. Performs other duties, as required.

QUALIFICATION and COMPETENCIES

Education

• Completion of secondary education preferably supplemented by technical or University courses in Humane Resources equivalent to BTS or Bachelor.

Work experience

• Minimum 4 years' experience in the field of personnel management or similar work in a recognised institution.
• Experience in an international organization desirable.

Competencies:

Core values (Required)

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion 
• Integrity

Core competencies (Required)

• Communication [I]
• Working with people [II]
• Drive for results [I]

Functional competencies (Required)

• Analyzing[I]
• Learning and Researching [I] 
• planning and Organizing [I]
• Following instructions and Procedures [I]

Languages: Fluency in French and English.

Deadline for receiving applications at UNICEF Yaoundé, Maroua, Bertoua and Douala Desk Front is 01st June 2015

Applications could also be sent through mail Post (sending date would be considered) or via email address yaoundehr@unicef.org.

Completed files (Letter of motivation, CV, copy of diplomas, P11 form(to be collected at UNICEF), References, etc.) to be addressed with the mention "DO NOT OPEN" with post title on the envelope to the attention of:

CHIEF OPERATIONS

UNICEF

P.O. BOX 1181 Yaoundé

The submission and processing of candidates' file are free of charge.

UNICEF cannot be held liable for any amount paid by a candidate as part of this recruitment

Only qualified and short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. UNICEF is a smoke-free environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.