UNICEF

People and Culture Manager (P-4), Fixed Term, #00072336, Juba, South Sudan

Duty station
🇸🇸 South Sudan
Country / area
South Sudan
Region
Africa
UN system
Fund/Programme
Closes
in 11 days Source: 22:55, Jun 15, 2026 Africa/Juba

About this role

The People and Culture Manager leads HR strategy and operations in a challenging humanitarian environment in Juba, South Sudan. Key responsibilities include developing talent strategies, promoting staff wellbeing, advising senior leadership on HR matters, and ensuring effective HR delivery in field operations. The role requires strong leadership skills to build and maintain a high-performing, resilient workforce in a complex operational context. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR management, change management, and working in humanitarian settings.

Key requirements

  • 5+ years HR management experience
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • Experience in humanitarian settings

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree in HR or related field
  • Experience with UN systems
  • Knowledge of South Sudan context

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Requirements at a glance

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Min. experience
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management in complex humanitarian or development settings.
Required degree
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Public Administration or related field is required.
Languages
English

Lead Change Where It Matters Most – South Sudan: In one of the world’s most complex humanitarian settings, UNICEF delivers critical support to children facing conflict, climate shocks, and displacement. Join as People & Culture Manager (Juba) and play a key leadership role in shaping a resilient, high-performing workforce. You will drive talent strategy, champion staff wellbeing, advise senior leadership, and ensure effective HR delivery across challenging field environments. Make a real impact—build the team that delivers for every child. Location: South Sudan Deadline: 15 Jun 2026 11:55 PM

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