Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Temporary Appointment (364 days)
Job Number: 596321
Job Reference: 00138862
Category: Human Resources
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026
Job Description
UNICEF is recruiting a People and Culture Associate to provide administrative, procedural and operational support for its Human Resources functions in Abuja, Nigeria.
Working under the supervision of the People and Culture Specialist, the successful candidate will support the effective delivery of HR services for different categories of staff, ensuring accurate and timely processing in line with UNICEF’s rules and regulations.
UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to protect children’s rights, improve their well-being and help every child fulfil their potential.
Key Responsibilities
The People and Culture Associate will support the following areas:
- Business Partnering: Provide administrative and operational support to HR business partnering activities.
- Staff Benefits and Entitlements: Assist with processing entitlements and benefits for local staff.
- Recruitment and Placement: Support recruitment processes, candidate placement and related HR administration.
- Organisation Design and Job Classification: Assist with organisational structure and job classification activities.
- Learning and Capacity Development: Support staff learning, training and professional development initiatives.
- General Office Support: Carry out administrative and clerical duties to facilitate the efficient operation of the HR function.
Requirements and Qualifications
Interested candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Education: Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the organisation’s work.
- Work Experience: At least six years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience.
- Skills: Proficiency in HR principles, HR systems, computer applications, data extraction, operational problem-solving and priority management.
- Language: Fluency in English is required.
Additional Advantages
- Knowledge of another official United Nations language, such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish, or a local language.
- Relevant experience at the country level, particularly in development, fragile settings or humanitarian contexts.
UNICEF Core Values and Competencies
Candidates are expected to demonstrate UNICEF’s core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability.
The required competencies include:
- Building and maintaining partnerships.
- Demonstrating self-awareness and ethical awareness.
- Driving results for impact.
- Innovating and embracing change.
- Managing ambiguity and complexity.
- Thinking and acting strategically.
- Working collaboratively with others.
Additional Information
UNICEF promotes an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Eligible and suitable female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The organisation provides benefits that may include paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. All selected candidates will undergo the required background, reference and safeguarding checks.
UNICEF operates a zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct, including fraud, corruption, discrimination, harassment and sexual exploitation and abuse. It does not charge applicants any fees at any stage of the recruitment process and will not request applicants’ bank account information.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official UNICEF careers portal.
Click here to apply for the People and Culture Associate position at UNICEF
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026.