United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) – hiring People and Culture Associate (G-6)

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title:People and Culture Associate, G-6

Location: Abuja FCT

Job no: 596321

Duration : 1 year 364Days

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF, the United Nations agency for children, works to protect the rights of every child, especially the most disadvantaged and those hardest to reach. Across more than 190 countries and territories, we do whatever it takes to help children survive, thrive and fulfil their potential.

We provide and advocate for education, health and nutrition services. Protect children from violence and abuse. Bring clean water and sanitation to those in need. And keep them safe from climate change and disease.

The world’s largest provider of vaccines, UNICEF also runs the world’s largest humanitarian warehouse.

Before, during and after emergencies, we’re on the ground with life-saving help and hope.

Purpose for the job:

Under the close supervision and guidance of the People and Culture Specialist, the People and Culture Associate provides administrative, procedural and operational support and assistance to the efficient implementation of a broad range of Human Resources functions for all categories of staff in his/her office, ensuring accurate and timely delivery that is in compliance with UNICEF HR rules and regulations.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities: 

• Support to business partnering
• Support in processing of entitlements and benefits of local staff
• Support in recruitment and placement
• Support in organization design and job classification
• Support in learning and capacity development
• General office support

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  TOR_TA_PC_Associate_GS6.pdf

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.
• Work Experience: A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience required.
• Skills: Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in HR principles, HR systems, computer literacy, data extraction, operational problem-solving, and priority management.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.

Desirables:

1. • Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
   • Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

Application Deadline: 22 Oct 2026

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested and Qualified candidates should use link below to apply.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY 

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