People And Culture Specialist, P-3, Fixed Term Position, #135273, Digital Impact Division

People and Culture Specialist, P-3, Fixed Term Position, # , Digital Impact Division - Digital Inclusion, Geneva, Switzerland
Job no: Contract type: Fixed Term AppointmentDuty Station: GenevaLevel: P-3Location: SwitzerlandCategories: Human Resources
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How can you make a difference?
Digital Impact Division (DID) is at the heart of reshaping how UNICEF delivers lasting results for children. We are committed to harnessing the full potential of emerging digital technologies to advance UNICEF’s mission. DID works in close collaboration with regional Digital Impact teams and colleagues across headquarters divisions, regions, and country offices to leverage technologies and capabilities that accelerate progress on UNICEF’s goals, strengthen community resilience, and expand access to essential digital services and information.
The Strategic Enablers pillar is a core element of UNICEF’s Digital Impact Strategy, acting as the structural backbone of the division. This pillar brings together key enablers: People and Culture, Digital Inclusion, Communications, Operations and Artificial Intelligence to create an integrated ecosystem for sustainable digital impact. The People & Culture Team plays a pivotal role in the strategy by developing a digitally skilled workforce through career pathways, continuous learning, and capacity‑building initiatives to ensure UNICEF staff can effectively leverage emerging technologies and support digital transformation.
The People and Culture Specialist reports to the People and Culture Manager in Digital Impact Division (DID), and is embedded within the Digital Inclusion Section, which supports governments and partners in advancing equitable and affordable digital access for children, schools and communities.
As the dedicated People and Culture partner for the section, the incumbent works with a high degree of autonomy, providing trusted advice and delivering people solutions that support business objectives and evolving workforce needs. The role requires close collaboration and regular consultation with the People and Culture Manager and the broader People and Culture team, while exercising sound judgement, discretion and independence in managing complex and sensitive people‑related matters. The incumbent is expected to keep the supervisor informed of key developments, risks and emerging issues, while anticipating HR needs and developing strategic and practical solutions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks: Business partnering
Strategic human resources
Implementation of assigned human resources services
Learning and capacity development
HR data analytics Delegated authority and acting role:
Provides HR management as a designated HRBP and People and Culture partner for the Digital Inclusion Section, with delegated authority. Exercises professional judgment to independently manage routine matters and decisions in line with agreed priorities and established HR policies, while escalating issues that fall outside agreed limits or require guidance or approval. When required, represents the People and Culture Manager to ensure continuity by coordinating priorities, guiding team members, and managing sensitive or time‑critical matters within delegated authority.
The People and Culture Specialist is embedded within the Digital Inclusion Section, which supports governments and partners in advancing equitable and affordable digital access for children, schools and communities. As the dedicated People and Culture partner for the section, the incumbent works with a high degree of autonomy, providing trusted advice and delivering people solutions that support business objectives and evolving workforce needs.
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Human Resources Management, Psychology, Business management, International Relations, Organizational Development and any other related fields. Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant work experience in human resource management in a