People and Culture Manager (P-4), Fixed Term

About the role

UNICEF Mozambique is recruiting a People and Culture Manager (P-4) for a fixed-term appointment based in Maputo. Under the general supervision of the Representative, the postholder leads integrated people and culture services for the country office and zone offices, anticipating workforce and organizational needs and developing people-centered solutions that align people management, culture and organizational transformation with business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the unit by setting priorities, monitoring progress and guiding staff performance to meet objectives and timelines.
• Provide technical HR/P&C leadership, develop and implement policies and ensure compliance with HR principles, policies and regulations.
• Advise senior management on workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.
• Coordinate recruitment, talent management, learning and capacity development, and HR analytics to attract, retain and motivate staff.
• Lead change management, foster an inclusive workplace, strengthen emergency workforce readiness and promote diversity and inclusion.
• Drive organizational transformation, staff engagement, wellbeing and leadership effectiveness.
• Use HR data and analytics to inform decisions, optimize effectiveness and identify talent risks and workforce trends.

Required profile

• Master's degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Services, Business Management, International Relations or a related field.
• Eight years of professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Portuguese, Spanish or Italian is highly desirable, as is knowledge of another official UN language or a local language.
• Proven experience managing HR operations at country level, particularly in development, nexus and humanitarian contexts.

Required skills

• HR leadership, change management, HR policy advisory, risk compliance and learning and development.
• Data analytics, innovation, coaching, strategy, staff engagement, transformation and emergency preparedness are desired.
• Competencies such as building partnerships, acting strategically, managing ambiguity and leading people.