Human Resources Assistant (GS-5), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic #136583 Temp Appointment

Human Resources Assistant (GS-5), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic #136583 [Temp Appointment] | UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund

Human Resources Assistant (GS-5), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic #136583 [Temp Appointment]

UNICEF - United Nations Children’s Fund Santo Domingo National GS-5, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position level Speaks English, Spanish

Application deadline: April 09, 2026

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UNICEF Dominican Republic is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant (GS-5) to provide high-quality administrative support across various HR functions. This role involves assisting with recruitment, managing staff data, and supporting learning and organizational culture initiatives. The ideal candidate will be organized, service-oriented, and capable of handling multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality. This position is essential for delivering effective HR services that contribute to impactful results for children.

Candidate Requirements:

Completion of secondary education, preferably with HR-related courses

At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Human Resources

Fluency in Spanish and proficient English

Strong technical proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office 365

Demonstrated attention to detail and service-oriented approach

Experience in complex, multicultural international organizations is desirable

UNICEF Dominican Republic is seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented People & Culture Assistant (G‑5) to provide high‑quality administrative, procedural and operational support across a wide range of HR functions. Under the guidance of the People & Culture Officer, this role Assistant will contribute to efficient delivery of recruitment and placement processes, administration of entitlements, staff data management, learning and organizational culture initiatives, and general HR operations — ensuring timely, accurate and client‑focused service in line with UNICEF rules and regulations. The ideal candidate is an organized and service‑oriented team player, capable of maintaining confidentiality, handling multiple priorities, and supporting colleagues with empathy, tact and professionalism. This role is essential in helping UNICEF deliver high‑quality HR services that enable programmes and teams to achieve impactful results for children.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child,  results.

UNICEF Dominican Republic works to ensure the rights of all children and adolescents, especially those in vulnerable situations. The office partners with government, civil society and communities to promote equitable access to education, health, protection and participation. UNICEF also highlights persistent challenges affecting children—such as violence, educational gaps, climate change and early unions—and uses evidence, advocacy and social mobilization to drive change. With a rights‑based and equity‑focused approach, UNICEF positions itself as a strategic ally for building a safer, more inclusive and fair country where every child can grow with dignity and real opportunities for development.

How can you make a difference ?  

As Human Resources Assistant (G‑5) , you will keep our people operations running with precision, empathy and speed — so programmes can focus on delivering results for children. Under the guidance of the HR Officer you will be a trusted first point of

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