About the Role
UNICEF is seeking a dedicated and experienced People and Culture Associate to join our dynamic team in Nigeria. In this role, you will play a crucial part in achieving our mission to advocate for the protection of children's rights, meet their basic needs, and expand their opportunities. Operating under the close supervision of the People and Culture Specialist, you will deliver efficient administrative, procedural, and operational HR support in strict compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity for an administrative professional looking to make a meaningful impact on humanitarian and development work in Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Provide reliable administrative and operational support to business partnering functions across the office.
- Assist in the accurate and timely processing of entitlements and benefits for local staff members.
- Support end-to-end recruitment and placement processes for various categories of personnel.
- Aid in organization design, workforce planning, and job classification activities.
- Facilitate learning and capacity development initiatives to enhance staff competencies.
- Deliver general office support and maintain up-to-date HR data and records.
- Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in HR, business administration, or related fields.
- A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible administrative, clerical, or human resources work experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in HR principles, systems, data extraction, and operational problem-solving.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in English is required; knowledge of a local Nigerian language or an official UN language is an asset.
- Relevant country-level experience in development, fragile settings, or humanitarian contexts is highly desirable.
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognized United Nations agency dedicated to child rights and welfare.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package in accordance with UN standards.
- Continuous professional development and capacity-building opportunities in a multicultural environment.
- Meaningful work that directly contributes to sustainable development goals and humanitarian impact in Nigeria.