People and Culture Assistant (HR) – G-5, Cotonou

About the role

UNICEF is seeking a People and Culture Assistant (G‑5) to provide administrative and operational support to the Human Resources team in Cotonou, Benin. Working under the supervision of the HR Specialist, you will help ensure smooth delivery of HR services for all staff categories.

Key responsibilities

• Support business partnering and HR advisory activities.
• Process entitlements and benefits for local staff.
• Assist in recruitment, placement and onboarding processes.
• Contribute to organization design, job classification and workforce planning.
• Support learning, capacity development and training coordination.
• Provide general office and clerical support to the HR unit.

Required profile

• Secondary education (or equivalent) in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, learning & development, job classification, organization design or HR operations.
• Proficiency in French and intermediate English.
• Knowledge of the Beninese context, international organizations and humanitarian settings is desirable.

Required skills

• Experience with HR systems.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

What we offer

• Temporary appointment with a competitive compensation and benefits package.