Associate HR Officer (HR Partnerships)

Position Number: HRM 204

Grade:P-2

Parent Sector: Bureau of Human Resources Management (HRM)

Duty Station: Paris

Job Family: Human Resources

Contract Type:Fixed Term

Duration of contract: 2 years renewable

Recruitment open to:Internal and external candidates

Application deadline (Midnight Paris Time): 26/10/2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization Integrity Respect for Diversity Professionalism

The Bureau of Human Resources Management leads and coordinates the implementation of UNESCOs Human Resources Strategy providing strategic HR support to management and personnel across the Organization. It develops and facilitates the implementation of HR policies programmes and initiatives aimed at fostering a diverse highly skilled and committed workforce while ensuring the effective delivery of essential HR services to support UNESCOs mandate and the well-being of its workforce.

Within this framework UNESCOs HR Partnerships contribute to complementing the Organizations core workforce while fostering knowledge sharing learning and capacity-building opportunities. They also support the development of networks and reinforce cooperation between UNESCO and a wide range of partners including Member States and donor countries. HR Partnerships encompass a range of arrangements including the Junior Professional Officers (JPO) programme loans and secondments stand-by agreements sponsored traineeships and volunteer programmes.

Under the overall authority of the Chief of the Talent Acquisition and Outreach Section the Associate HR Officer (HR Partnerships) contributes to the implementation and day-to-day management ofUNESCOs HR partnerships activities.

The Associate HR Officer (HR Partnerships) assists in providing HR services for existing HR partnerships including sponsored traineership programme Junior Professional Officers (JPOs) programme secondments and loans. The position contributes to the effective delivery of HR partnerships modalities and to a positive employee experience across the employee lifecycle ensuring alignment with organizational policies procedures and partnership frameworks.

More specifically the Associate HR Officer (HR Partnerships) will:

1. HR Partnerships Support and Coordination

• Collect and analyze the proposals submitted by the Sectors/Bureaux and Field Offices.
• Support the administration of HR partnerships modalities including their deployment.
• Assist in maintaining working relationships with donor counterparts responding to routine inquiries and ensuring timely communication.
• Assist in coordination of the administrative financial and contractual processes related to HR partnerships modalities with relevant internal services.

2. Employee Lifecycle Support for Sponsored Personnel

• Assist in coordinating the recruitment selection and placement processes of sponsored personnel in collaboration with the relevant HR teams.
• Liaise with the selected candidates to provide consistent timely and complete information and documentation and guide them through the appropriate procedures and processes and organize briefings and induction on UNESCO upon their appointment in the Organization.
• Contribute to contract administration extensions and separation processes in line with applicable rules and procedures.

3. Agreements Management

• Contribute to drafting new partnerships agreements to be established with external donors such as academic institutions national entities private sector and ensure follow up thereafter.
• Contribute to reviewing and amending as required HR partnerships agreements.

4. Ongoing Support and Development

• Collaborates with HRMs Learning and Development Team to identify learning and development opportunities aligned with both the Organizations needs and donor objectives.
• Tracks performance and development milestones and addresses any performance shortcomings offering tailored support.
• Establishes regular check-ins to assess job satisfaction gather feedback and address any challenges they face.

• Communication (C)
• Accountability (C)
• Innovation (C)
• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
• Planning and organizing (C)
• Results focus (C)
• Teamwork (C)
• Professionalism (C)

For detailed information please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework.

EDUCATION

• Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in the field of human resources management business or public administration organizational development lawsocial sciences or any other related fields.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in the field of human resources management talent acquisition and development or related areas of which preferably one (1) year acquired at international level.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of and commitment to the Organizations mandate.
• High sense of objectivity and professional integrity diplomacy and political sensitivity confidentiality tact and discretion.
• Proven coordination planning and organizational skills including the ability to establish and follow plans and priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to produce quality documents and reports/briefings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a client-focused approach including the ability to build trust-based relationships with colleagues at all levels and with external partners.
• Ability to work effectively within tight deadlines to deal with complex and sensitive situations.
• Ability to work in a team and to establish/maintain positive and effective working relationship in a multicultural environment with respect for diversity.

LANGUAGES

• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of (English or French) and working knowledge of the second language.

EDUCATION

• Certification/courses/training diploma in disciplines/fields relevant to the post.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Experience in staffing and recruitment function in an international/multilateral entity.
• Experience in supporting change management programmes.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of recruitment techniques.
• Expertise in multi-functional collaboration and/or project management.

LANGUAGES

• Knowledge of other official UNESCO languages (Arabic Chinese Russian or Spanish).

UNESCOs salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave family allowance medical insurance pension plan etc.

The approximate annual starting salary for this post is is US$ 87 095.

For full information on benefits and entitlements please consult ourGuide to Staff Benefits.

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information by the above deadline.

To apply please visit the UNESCO Careers website. No modifications can be made to the application once submitted.

The process may include pre-recorded video interviews and/or written assessments interviews with a Panel as well as reference addition candidates may be requested to provide additional information which may be pertinent to the positions qualifications.

Please note that all candidates whether selected or not will be informed of the outcome of their application in due course.

Short-listed candidates may also be added to Talent Pools; subject to their consent (i.e. Data Privacy Statement).

• UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency technical competence and integrity.
• UNESCO applies to a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment.
• UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States (last update here)are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply.
• lndividuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
• Geographical mobility is required for staff members appointed to UNESCOs international posts.
• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview you will be required to provide in advance a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. UNESCO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO. The list can be accessed through the link:
• The statutory retirement age at UNESCO is 65 years.
• UNESCO appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station which will be facilitated by the Organization is required for International Professional positions.
• UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.