People & Culture (HR) Assistant

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF | Volunteer |
Closing: 16 Mar 2026 11 days remaining
Location: Nouakchott

Overview

The People & Culture (HR) Assistant will support the People & Culture Specialist in various administrative tasks related to personnel management, contributing to the efficiency of HR processes and the well-being of staff.

Tasks Summary
  • Participate in the recruitment of UN Volunteers and staff, preparing vacancy notices, organizing tests and interviews.
  • Ensure the onboarding and orientation of UNV and staff, providing necessary documents and information.
  • Maintain daily updates of all HR data, including recruitments, training, and staff numbers.
  • Implement and monitor leave plans and staff attendance.
  • Contribute to the management of consultants, including selection, administrative follow-up, and evaluation.
  • Support HR communication activities by drafting content and producing information tools.
  • Participate in the implementation of innovative HR projects, revising processes and proposing digital solutions.
  • Liaise with HR colleagues from other offices to share best practices and improve the work environment.
  • Ensure regular development and updating of HR databases and produce periodic reports.
  • Contribute to the development of the office's diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy.
  • Prepare and/or draft necessary correspondence and communications.
  • Ensure electronic updating of files in Sharedrive, respecting confidentiality.
  • Plan meetings and draft minutes.
  • Contribute to the establishment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Support the analysis of HR data to identify areas for continuous improvement.
  • Perform any other related tasks.
Experience Requirements
  • At least five (5) months of professional experience demonstrating practical exposure to areas such as human resources (HR), project management, communication and innovation, partner/client relations, administration and logistical support, law, training, digital transformation, and the use of collaborative tools, or any other related field.
  • Prior experience in the United Nations (UN) system or a similar context is desirable.
Qualification Requirements

• Hold a university degree (Licence or equivalent) in a relevant field such as human resources management, administrative or operational management, anthropology, sociology, psychology, literature and languages, international relations, law, social/political sciences, economics and management, communication, or any other related field.

Other Details

Languages Required: French, Level: Fluent, Required English, Level: Fluent, Required

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 6 months

Work Modality: Onsite

Remuneration:

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