Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Thailand
Closing date:
31 Dec 2017UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.For every child, Childhood
Thailand is firmly established as a middle-income country. Economic growth over the last two decades has been impressive: poverty has fallen by around two-thirds since 1990, despite the 1997 economic crisis from which Thailand has fully recovered. This prosperity, combined with a growing awareness of and commitment to child rights, has resulted in successive governments investing in the wellbeing and future of children. These investments have brought huge, often life-changing benefits to millions of children. Since 1990, achievements have included: • 50 per cent fall in infant mortality; • 50 per cent reduction in the number of underweight children; • immunization coverage above 90 per cent; • doubling of secondary school enrolment and large reductions in child labour; • laws to protect the rights of children, including the 1997 Constitution, the Thai Education Act of 2000, the Child Protection Act of 2003 and the School for All cabinet resolution of 2005; • bilateral and regional agreements to address trafficking and migration, including the world’s first multi-country Memorandum of Understanding on trafficking; and • law requiring iodization of all salt for human consumption
How can you make a difference?
Under the supervision and guidance of the Human Resources Officer, theincumbent 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 both Thailand Country Office and East Asia and Pacific Regional Office, ensuring accurate and timely delivery, whilst promoting a client-based, quality and results orientated approach to the unit and ensuring compliance with UNICEF HR rules and regulations.
In addition, the incumbent is also expected to perform liaison functions relevant to collaboration with Ministry of Foreign Affair officials on incoming and outgoing UNICEF personnel. These tasks pertain the following but not limited to reporting any change in UNICEF work force, Arrival and Departure of staff – consultants, Stay Permit request upon arrival and Expatriate ID cards issuance for staff - dependents to government officials.
Support in processing of entitlements and benefits
In consultation with supervisor, analyze, research, verify, and compile data and information on cases that do not conform to UN or UNICEF’s HR Rules & Regulations, to support consistent and equitable application of decisions and implementation of agreed upon action.In consultation with supervisor, analyze, research and verify information for the purpose of responding to staff queries on areas related to benefits and entitlements.Support in recruitment and placement
Prepare vacancy announcements for positions for review by hiring managers to help attract ideal candidates.Ensures timely and efficient screening of applications for minimum eligibility, taking into account qualifications, competencies, and post requirements.Analyze, research, verify, and compile data which facilitates preparation of workforce planning reports for supervisor to review against benchmarks i.e. Gender and geographical balance and other recruitment related key performance indicators.Liaises with candidates in the various stages of the recruitment process.Through the system, prepares formal acknowledgement, offer and regret letters.Records and maintains recruitment files, ensuring all necessary documentation has been prepared.Monitors life-cycle of recruitment process to update supervisor as necessary.Support in learning and development
In consultation with supervisor, researches and analyses data and information to help identify training needs within his/her country office for the development of learning plans and other targeted training interventions.Assists team in organizing and conducting courses, workshops and events by participating in exercises which aim to build capacity of stakeholders.Develops and processes contracts for institutions providing training and courses, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations.Assists team in organizing and conducting courses, workshops and events by preparing and organizing distribution of materials for participants, ensuring availability of training venues and required equipment and supplies, while providing logistical and secretarial support at workshops and events as necessary.Support in liaison /administrative relevant to Ministry of Foreign Affair
Responsible for monitoring and reporting incoming and outgoing UNICEF international staff both long-term and short-term also consultants/individual contractors to Ministry of Foreign Affair. Ensure submission of relevant staff’s document required for expatriate registration, Stay-Permit, Expatriate ID card is completed to MoFA through both designated online and offline channel timely. Systematically monitor - record the Expatriate Cards received from MoFA and distribute to staff /dependents.Brief international personnel on general administrative matters relating to Expatriate status / ID Card; provides advice and ensures administrative support, as requiredCollaborate with other sections and agencies, liaison with government officials also contribute in interagency meeting/working group in relation to coordination with MoFA on change in staffing statusTo qualify as a/an [champion or advocate] for every child you will have
Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization. University degree in social science and/or business administration is preferable. Minimum 6 yearsof relevant experience inprogressively responsible human resources andadministrative work experience required, out of which 3 years’ recent experience in core functions of Human Resources Management.Familiarity with protocol and work processes relevant to liaison with Ministry of Foreign Affair regarding reporting /registration on incoming / outgoing staff and Stay Permit, preferredFamiliarity with and basic knowledge of the key thematic areas of UNICEF work.High fluency in English (verbal and written) and in Thai which is the official local language of the duty station required.Relevant work experience in UN agencies or organizations is an advantage.Strong skills in data management, especially confidential dataGood organizational, analytical, negotiation, interpersonal and problem solving skills.Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute ideas.Ability to handle and complete multiple tasks within deadlines with minimum supervision preferred.Tact, discretion, self-starter and good judgment.Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously in an international multicultural environment.Proven proficiency and good knowledge of computer applications, including data management related.Meet UNICEF Core Values and Competencies for level of the position: Commitment, Diversity &Inclusion, Integrity, Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The Successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package under the UN system.
Please send application no later than 31 December 2017.
All UN including UNICEF candidates need to send an application letter together with Personal History (P-11) and Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs) of the last two years.
FORM P11.doc
Only short listed candidates will be notified.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates from all religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.
How to apply:UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=509273
