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 a Champion

UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for over 75 years to improve the lives of children and their families. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers, and policy makers to help all children, everywhere realize their rights, especially the most disadvantaged.

The UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026-2029 identifies building an agile, skilled workforce and fosters an empowering, values-driven workplace culture as the key to enhancing organizational performance. The global One People and Culture function is a key enabler of the Strategic Plan. People and Culture Transition and Transformation Initiative, UNICEF’s People and Culture Strategy aims to shape an adaptive and capable people-centered People and Culture Community that actively works with its partners to accelerate results for the children we serve.

This position is located within the Talent Engagement and Acquisition Section of the Division of People and Culture and reports to the People and Culture Manager (Talent Engagement and Acquisition), P-4.

The Talent Outreach function promotes UNICEF as an employer of choice by coordinating global outreach initiatives, employer branding activities, career fairs and strategic engagement opportunities. The function also manages partnerships with academic institutions and coordinates internship and fellowship programmes to strengthen UNICEF's visibility among students and early-career professionals.

How can you make a difference?

Under the close supervision and guidance of the People and Culture Manager (Talent Engagement and Acquisition), P-4, the People and Culture Officer (Talent Outreach) provides professional support to the implementation of UNICEF's talent outreach strategy. The incumbent contributes to strengthening UNICEF's employer brand by coordinating outreach initiatives, career fairs and academic partnerships. The position is responsible for the operational implementation of assigned outreach activities, stakeholder engagement, reporting and continuous improvement, supporting headquarters, regional and country offices in expanding UNICEF's visibility and attracting qualified and diverse candidates.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Talent Outreach and Employer Branding.
Strategic Outreach Partnerships and Engagement.
Operational Coordination of Outreach Programmes.
Capacity Building and Client Support.
Planning, Monitoring and Continuous Improvement.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Download File JD_People and Culture Officer_00138368 (1).pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Minimum requirements:

Education: A University Degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or another related field is required.
Work Experience: A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in human resources, talent outreach, employer branding, stakeholder engagement, or a related field.
Language Requirements: Knowledge of English language at a Proficient level is required.

Desirables:

Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).
Experience in talent outreach, employer branding, career fairs, academic partnerships, internships, fellowships, digital engagement and/or social media management would be an asset.
Experience working with digital communication platforms and professional networking tools (e.g. LinkedIn) is desirable.
Experience in planning and coordinating outreach initiatives, events or stakeholder engagement activities is desirable.
Experience working in the United Nations system or another international development organization is desirable.
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments are conditional on the selected candidates willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Employment of Hungarian is possible only if the candidate has more than two years of cumulative international experience gained through service in international assignments outside Hungary.

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.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

People and Culture Officer (Outreach & Employer Branding) (P-2), TA, 364 days, #00138368, Division of People and Culture, Budapest