The United Nations Children’s Fund, (UNICEF) is recruiting for a Human Resources Associate.
The Job descriptions, requirements and application method for the position of Human Resources Associate at UNICEF will be outlined in this post.
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Quick Summary of Human Resources Associate at UNICEF
| Company/Host | UNICEF |
| Job Category | Job |
| Job Type | Contract – Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment |
| Job Title | Human Resources Associate |
| Experience level | 6 years |
| Location | Nigeria – Abuja |
| End Date: | 11th December 2025 |
About UNICEF
UNICEF operates in some of the most challenging regions worldwide to serve the needs of the most vulnerable children. In order to preserve their lives. To uphold their liberties. To assist them in realizing their full potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we are dedicated to serving every child, everywhere, each day, in order to create a better world for all.
In Nigeria, UNICEF operates within a complex humanitarian and development context to uphold and safeguard children’s rights in collaboration with the government, civil society, children, and families. UNICEF Nigeria is among the largest UNICEF Country Offices worldwide. Click the link to learn more about UNICEF’s work in Nigeria: https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/
See: UNICEF Salaries in Nigeria 2025
Job Role
- Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Human Resources Officer, the Human Resources Associate (Data & Systems Support) offers administrative, procedural, data management, and operational assistance to facilitate the effective execution of a wide range of Human Resources functions for all staff categories within the office, ensuring accurate and timely delivery in accordance with UNICEF HR policies and regulations.
- The Human Resources Associate (Data & Systems Support) will serve as the primary point of contact for the creation and administration of all HR data related to HR analytics and reporting for the Nigeria Country Office.
Key responsibilities:
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
- Help with business partnerships
- Support for tracking and managing HR data analytics.
- Create and maintain HR dashboards and reports.
- Prepare and combine human resource metrics for internal reporting.
- Help with the processing of local employees’ entitlements and benefits.
- Support for learning and capacity development.
1. Support for business partnerships
- Assist company partners in implementing initiatives that promote employee well-being and employee recognition programs.
- Support the management of change processes by advising clients on modifications to HR processes under the supervision of the HR Business Partner.
- Assist clients with using internal HR platforms like Talent Management, Agora, and Achieve.
2. HR Data Analytics Management:
- Support the collection and compilation of HR-related data, such as recruitment metrics, employee demographics, retention rates, and performance indicators.
- Analyze HR data to discover patterns, trends, and insights about recruiting, employee engagement, and workforce planning.
- Create compelling HR reports and presentations to provide crucial findings and recommendations.
3. Assist with the processing of entitlement and benefits.
- Analyze, investigate, verify, and assemble data and information on cases that do not follow UN or UNICEF HR Rules and regulations to promote consistent and equitable decision-making and implementation of agreed-upon action.
- In conjunction with the supervisor, conduct research and verify information in order to answer staff inquiries about benefits and entitlements.
- Initiates the processing of a variety of personnel actions in compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, ensuring that all essential paperwork and actions are completed by staff and forwarded to GSSC.
- Maintains and prepares all personnel-related records and files, ensuring that all information about each staff member is up to date and accurate.
4. Support for learning and capacity development.
- In conjunction with the supervisor, conducts research, analyses, verifies, and organizes information on external training courses and educational institutions to assist the supervisor in deciding on learning programs that meet learning shortages in his/her country office.
- Assists the team in organizing and carrying out courses, workshops, and events by participating in activities aimed at increasing stakeholder capacity.
- Develop and process contracts for institutions that provide training and courses, ensuring that UNICEF laws and regulations are followed.
- Assists the team in organizing and conducting courses, workshops, and events by preparing and distributing materials to participants, ensuring the availability of training venues and necessary equipment and supplies, and providing logistical and secretarial support at workshops and events as needed.
To become an advocate for every child, you must…
Minimum requirements:
- A degree in human resource management, business administration, or a computer engineering/science-related discipline, with at least three years of experience in a similar capacity.
- Completion of secondary school, preferably complemented by technical or university courses relevant to the organization’s activity, and a minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in a similar job in lieu of a university degree.
- Excellent computer and data analysis skills.
- Previous relevant expertise with data collection technologies (e.g., Microsoft Power BI; SQL, SAP BusinessObjects; Sisense; TIBCO Spotfire, ThoughtSpot, Qlik, SAS Business Intelligence, Tableau, Excel, etc.) is required.
- Excellent communication, writing, and presenting skills.
- Work experience in developing countries, as well as knowledge with working in an emergency situation, are considered a benefit.
Language requirements:
- Fluency in English is necessary.
- Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a native language is advantageous.
Technical Skills:
- Strong ability to assess and handle data
- Extensive grasp of UN human resource principles, norms, laws, and processes.
- Computer literacy and the ability to utilize conventional office software tools efficiently, as well as knowledge and experience with HR systems.
- Capability to extract, format, and solve operational issues.
- Ability to arrange one’s own work, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Interpersonal and Communication:
- Responds to internal and external service needs in a timely and proactive manner; takes the initiative to ensure that deadlines, rules, and regulations are satisfied.
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…
- Builds and maintains partnerships
- Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
- Drive to achieve results for impact
- Innovates and embraces change
- Manages ambiguity and complexity
- Thinks and acts strategically
- Works collaboratively with others
How to Apply
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