Assistant HR Officer (IPSS), HQA, LDC Band
Contract
This is a RLG-E contract. This kind of contract is known as Relocation Grant. More about RLG-E contracts.
Org. Setting and Reporting UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed personnel wishing to make a change.
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you.
Assistant Himan Resources Officer reports to Entitlements and Payroll Officer, HQ (Amman) through the HR Officer (IPS) and will be responsible for providing International HR Services based on designated group of clients/offices.
Responsibilities In respect of designated group of clients/offices, performs the following actions, and any similar actions related to the employment cycle in a timely and accurate manner to ensure that the required client employment status is up to date and related documentation are processed timely to meet payroll requirements:
- Prepares and completes, all appointment, onboarding, tenure related procedures (briefing and orientation, contracts, increments, attendance, pension, insurance, etc.) and separation formalities and documentation to ensure timeliness of entitlements and payroll output i.e – responsible for A-Z of client services for a designated client pool;
- Files all related documentation promptly; relevant action is taken in the designated Official status files including the leave, pension and , Subject box file and on the Shared drive;
- Completes data entry into the HRM and payroll system (REACH) in a timely manner to meet payroll deadlines and timely disbursement of overall salary and allowances; presents the related documentary evidence for review by his/her supervisor;
- Manages the attendance records of the designated client pool and presents the attendance records monthly for review by his/her supervisor;
- Monitors individual tasks to ensure timeliness of actions related to the whole tenure cycle of the client pool;
- Follows up and facilitates access and completion of e-PER, e-Leave and e-TM;
Through monitoring daily work and ad hoc requests, brings to the attention of his/her supervisor, any issues that might have potential to delay meeting deadlines and payroll activities;
Receives, registers and distributes incoming mail and records; Records and dispatches outgoing mail; Logs all communication signed by Human Resources Officer (International) and Chief, Human Resources Services Division for external distribution or on-forwarding for Director of Human Resources’ action;
Assists in other related duties including performing back up activities for staff in the section and ensures handover and status report prepared at the end of such assignments;
Competencies UN Core Values of Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default.
- Communication - Teamwork - Planning and Monitoring - Client Orientation - Initiative, Innovation and change
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Education- A university degree in human resources management, psychology, public or business administration or in a related behavioral science field.
Work Experience At least two years of experience in administrative and Human Resources work in an international, governmental or commercial organization. Must demonstrate evident competence and active participation in various aspects of Human Resources Administration are required.
A university degree in human resources management, psychology, public or business administration or in a related behavioral science field is required.
Knowledge of UNRWA’s Staff Rules and Regulations is desirable.
Knowledge of ICSC/UN policies that govern the basis of UN salaries, allowance and benefits is desirable.
Familiarity with the HRM system is desirable.
Ability to interpret policy into cost calculations is desirable.
Are you currently residing in Duty station. Please specify your current location. It is required.
Languages Excellent command of written and spoken English. Must be able to draft logical documents that are grammatically accurate.
Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice Type of Contract: Limited Duration Contract (LDC), Band E. The Limited Duration Contract applies to external candidates and UNRWA internal candidates on LDC.
Duration of Contract: 1 year - with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need.
Grade & Salary: LDC- Band E monthly basic salary ranges JOD 897.00
Other Benefits: Other benefits include compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave pro-rated to the duration of the contract where less than one year, and family allowance (if applicable).
Additional Information: The incumbent of this post will be required to work beyond regular hours to meet deadlines critical to the payroll or address outstanding issues not addressed within the working hours and in relation to critical deadlines.
This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in Jordan, and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in Jordan, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded.
Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post.
Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA’s online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All acquired university degrees must also be stated, if applicable. Applicants applying to positions for Grades 12 to 20 or LDC Bands E to H must submit a cover letter/motivational statement in order to be considered. Additionally, providing incorrect or misleading information on an application will result in the immediate disqualification of a candidate.
For UNRWA internal staff, they are required to specify and include their current UNRWA grade level. To do so applicants should select under “Category” RLG, scroll down to see all categories, then select their local grade.
Equivalency: Equivalency may apply for this post. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.
Advertisements published only in English will only accept applications in English, and Arabic submissions will not be considered.
The Agency may disqualify applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List or a UN database of staff separated for reason of misconduct or of staff who separated whilst misconduct processes were pending.
UNRWA shares investigation and misconduct information with other UN Agencies, and past and prospective employers, about staff members who have been separated for misconduct, or who have separated whilst an investigation and/or disciplinary process for misconduct is underway; and such persons may be prohibited from employment with the United Nations.
The Agency will immediately disqualify applicants who are ineligible for any reason in accordance with the Agency regulatory framework.
UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live.
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United Nations Considerations Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her.
UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups.
At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
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