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As part of the Staff Support Strategy for the HQ Efficiency Initiative (HQEI), a Staff Support Unit (SSU) was established in May 2022 to serve as a direct central resource for staff ahead of and during the transition of functions. SSU’s mandate further expanded in 2025 precipitated by the executive order by the US President suspending US Grants causing significant economic disruption across multiple sectors with immediate stop-work orders and comprehensive global reviews. This was then compounded by the launch of the Future Focus Initiative (FFI) in March 2025, amid the context of declining international assistance and UNICEF’s global effort to remain fit for purpose by identifying strategic shifts and cutting costs to further enhance effectiveness, efficiency, agility and overall readiness. The rapidly evolving situation demanded specialized expertise to navigate complex transitions, reallocation of resources, and potential restructuring. SSU moved from supporting the 2 HQs (New York and Geneva) to supporting UNICEF globally. The HR Business Process consultant will be in UNICEF New York Headquarters (NYHQ), in the Division of People and Culture (DPC), within the SSU and will report to the Human Resources Manager, SSU. Under the supervision of the Human Resources Manager, SSU and guidance of the Human Resources Officer, the HR Business Process consultant provides administrative, financial, procedural and operational support and assistance to the SSU, ensuring consistency and a people-centric approach in the support and services provided across all Divisions.
Minimum requirements
- Demonstrated capacity to multitask, often under tight deadline
- Proficient in working with Excel and PowerPoint and data analytics.
- Ability to demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality, initiative, and good judgment.
- Demonstrates courtesy, tact, patience, and ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
How to apply?
Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal (Talent Management System):
An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
- A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal xxx5725.xlsx
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.