UNICEF

People and Culture Specialist, P-3, Fixed Term Position, Harare, Zimbabwe, #00064166

Duty station
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Country / area
Zimbabwe
Region
Africa
UN system
Fund/Programme
Closes
in 14 days Source: 23:55, Jun 18, 2026 Africa/Harare

About this role

The People and Culture Specialist will play a strategic role in shaping an inclusive, high-performing workforce within UNICEF's Zimbabwe Country Office. The position oversees the full employee lifecycle, providing HR advisory services and ensuring compliance with policies. Key responsibilities include leading recruitment, performance management, and staff development initiatives, while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. The role involves coaching, learning initiatives, and leveraging data-driven insights to strengthen workforce capacity and organizational effectiveness. The position is based in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Key requirements

  • 5+ years HR experience
  • Bachelor's degree in HR or related field
  • Experience with employee lifecycle management

Nice to have

  • Experience in UN context
  • Knowledge of local labor laws
  • Experience with HRIS systems

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Requirements at a glance

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Min. experience
Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, with demonstrated expertise in employee lifecycle management and HR advisory services.
Required degree
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
Languages
English

The Zimbabwe Country Office offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic People & Culture team and play a strategic role in shaping an inclusive, high-performing workforce. In this role, you will oversee the full employee lifecycle, providing timely, client-focused HR advisory services and ensuring fair, policy-compliant solutions.You will lead key people initiatives—including recruitment, performance management, and staff development—while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through coaching, learning initiatives, and data-driven insights, you will strengthen workforce capacity and contribute to organizational effectiveness. Location: Zimbabwe Deadline: 18 Jun 2026 11:55 PM

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