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
Distilled by AI from the posting- 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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