People and Culture Policy Specialist (P-3), FT, 00071739, Division of People and Culture, Policy, Compensation and Social Benefits, Istanbul, Türkiye

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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For every child, the right to care 

The People and Culture Specialist (Policy), within their area of responsibility, is accountable for review and update of UNICEF’s People and Culture policies to align with the current UNICEF Regulatory Framework and other regulatory documents like UN Staff Regulations and Rules. In doing so, the incumbent demonstrates the ability to anticipate People and Culture-related needs and develop subsequent plans and solutions that align with the goals of the Division of People and Culture objectives.

How can you make a difference?

Under the guidance of the People & Culture Policy Manager, the incumbent will draft HR policies, provide legal and policy advice, consistent with UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNAT & UNDT jurisprudence and UNlCEF policy, and represent UNICEF in inter-agency fora at the working group level.

• Reviewing/redrafting of all HR policies and procedures to match the business needs of the organization, while ensuring compliance with the UN Staff Regulations and Rules, applicabl...