People and Culture Manager – Emergency Response (6 months)

About the role

UNICEF is seeking a People and Culture Manager to lead the human‑resources agenda for the Level 3 Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Reporting to the Chief People and Culture and working closely with the Emergency Coordinator, you will ensure rapid, compliant staffing and safeguard the wellbeing of all personnel deployed to the response.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the emergency workforce plan and HR strategy.
• Manage surge staffing, accelerated recruitment, and non‑staff engagement.
• Oversee onboarding, induction, and integration of new team members.
• Provide strategic HR business partnering to the Emergency Management Team.
• Ensure staff wellbeing, duty of care, and a positive employee experience.
• Deliver HR analytics, reporting, and decision‑support for the response.
• Coordinate with regional offices, headquarters, surge mechanisms and the Global Support Services Centre.
• Maintain compliance, risk management and internal controls.
• Lead and supervise the dedicated response People & Culture team.

Required profile

• Proven experience in senior HR leadership within humanitarian or emergency contexts.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, performance management and staff welfare.
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt quickly and navigate complex, insecure environments.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with multiple stakeholders.

Required skills

• Experience with HR analytics and reporting tools.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact Ebola response saving children’s lives.
• Professional development within a global organization.
• Competitive humanitarian allowance and benefits.