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Job Opening
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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, P4
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Job Code Title: |
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HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
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United Nations Office at Geneva
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GENEVA
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Posting Period: |
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22 January 2014-22 March 2014
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Job Opening number: |
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14-HRE-UNOG-32799-R-GENEVA (R)
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N/A
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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The post is located in the Human Resources Management Service, Division of Administration, United Nations Office at Geneva.
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Responsibilities
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Under the guidance of the Chief, Operations Section, the Human Resources Officer performs for the following duties:
Develops and implements new human resources policies, practices and procedures to meet the evolving needs of the Organization.
Monitors and ensures the implementation of human resources policies, practices and procedures.
Keeps abreast of developments in various areas of human resources.
Prepares reports and participates and/or leads special human resources project.
Plans, organizes, manages and supervises the work of the Unit assigned.
Recruitment and placement:
Projects and monitors vacant posts of assigned level/group, Secretariat or mission-wide and ensures adherence to policies and procedures in filling these posts.
Recommends guidelines on promotion and placement of staff.
Oversees preparation of job openings, reviews applications and provides short-lists to substantive offices.
Arranges and conducts interviews for selection of candidates.
Reviews recommendations on the selection of candidates by client offices.
Serves as ex-officio in or secretary to appointment and promotion bodies, examinations boards, and prepares and presents cases to these bodies.
Prepares job offers for successful candidates.
Participates in task forces and working groups identifying issues/problems, formulating policies and guidelines, and establishing new procedures.
Administration of entitlements:
Advises the Head of the Unit or Senior Human Resources Officers on the development, modification and implementation of United Nations policies and practices on entitlements.
Reviews and recommends level of remuneration for consultants.
Provides advice on interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules. Reviews and provides advice on exceptions to policies, regulations and rules.
Represents the office in joint bodies and working groups relating to salaries and other conditions of service.
Staff development and career support:
Identifies and analyzes staff development and career support needs and designs programmes to meet identified needs. Analyzes staff development and career support plans to ensure that they are consistent with the overall organizations goals, policies on staff development and career support, and the respective mandates.
Evaluates effectiveness and impact of staff development and career support programmes and recommends ways to enhance effectiveness and impact.
Provides advice on mobility and career development to staff at all levels in all categories.
Provides performance management advice to staff and management. Assists supervisors and staff with understanding and using the ePerformance.
Other duties:
Advises and counsels staff in respect of rights, responsibilities, code of conduct and difficulties associated with work and entitlements.
Monitors, advises and acts on disciplinary matters in accordance with established policies and procedures. Mediates conflict, grievance and harassment cases.
Supervises and monitors the work of the junior human resources officers in undertaking the full range of human resource management activities.
Prepare responses to internal and external audit observations; assist in review of reports by audit/inspection bodies.
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Competencies
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PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrated in-depth technical knowledge of all aspects of human resources management; proven analytical skills. In depth knowledge of United Nations human resources policies, regulations and rules, and ability to interpret and apply them in an organisational setting. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations.
CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
PLANNING AND ORGANISING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority. Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member. Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills. Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines. Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff. Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative. Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff. Appraises performance fairly.
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Education
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Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in human resources, management, business or public administration, social sciences, education or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
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Work Experience
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At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in administration, human resources management or related area, of which at least three years in international organisations. Experience with Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in an asset. Experience with Inspira or similar recruiting systems is desirable.
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Languages
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Fluency in English and French. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
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Assessment
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Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by competency-based interview.
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Special Notice
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Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
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United Nations Considerations
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The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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No Fee
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THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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