Associate Talent Management Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

The Office of the UNHCR was established on 14 December 1950 by the UN General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country (www.unhcr.org).

The Global Learning and Development Centre (GLDC) is transforming its support to Bureaux, Operations, and the workforce at large. This is an integral part of the Divisions of Human Resources overall Business Transformation. This exciting journey includes shifting activities across GLDC towards more agile, integrated and talent-oriented support – mostly in the flow-of-work.

In this context, GLDC have started a pilot project that aims to support Bureaux based Senior Human Resources Partners with a full-time talent Management Advisor. This role is two-fold. Firstly, provision of support to Bureaux and Operations in terms of talent acquisition, talent retention, talent development and career development. Secondly, to identify and co-create integrated solutions to Bureaux people management issues drawing on GLDC activities and DHR activities to deliver agile and results focused solutions.

This IUNV assignment is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19 with WHO approved vaccine, unless the UNHCR Medical Service approves an exemption from this requirement on medical grounds.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Talent Management Advisors or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will: • Support and coordinate with UNHCR’s Senior Human Resource Partner /Talent Management Advisors in the respective Bureaux their need for data – in particular as this relates to identification of (national) talent, workforce experience and engagement related issues from onboarding to off-boarding (exit) including in relation to UNHCR Ukraine’s and surrounding operations. • Proactively support HR analytics and provide advice and guidance on next level analysis – drawing data from other sources such as Linkedin and Coursera, among others – to help provide credible analysis of talent related issues. • Support the development of credible narratives across the HR community linked to data and in support of innovative and data driven solutions to be piloted in UNHCR Ukraine’s and operations impacted by the Ukraine situation. • Engage with internal and external partners in support of better HR analysis for Bureaux and Operations globally, in particular, work with GLDC’s HR Unit in support of HR community building and data/analytics capability development. • Support and lead deep dives into talent data to uncover internal talent trends (e.g., talent movement, succession plans, development experiences, etc.) to drive informed decision making and link this to external work/workforce changes and anticipate/predict how this will impact the talent management approach for the region. • Perform in-depth analysis of internal talent trends, gaps, and risks to facilitate talent planning to ensure the region acquires, retains, and develops the right people, at the right time, in the right role to match business needs at scale. • Coordinate and assist with projects in relation to some operations’ learning, wellbeing and strategic goals including the preparation of communication channels and newsletters as well as the organization of online and face 2 face events for Ukraine and beyond. • Coordination of ‘Accompanied Journey’ GLDC’s learning/talent management project for all Ukraine Situation Countries. • Perform other related duties as required.

Results/expected outputs: • As an active GLDC team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNHCR and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: o Regional Bureaux/Operational and Ukraine Situation Operations’ HR data needs identified and systems/procedures for analysis and dissemination developed. o Capacity development of HR community in data analytics. o Ad-hoc regional request for specific data analytics successfully met. o Data informed HR/operational decision making in Bureaux and Ukraine Situation Country Operations. • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment. • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

• Professionalism: • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Communication • Flexibility • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNHCR’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

the national and/or international level, experience with HR data / HR analytics an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization; • From the 3 years of experience, a minimum of 2 years of experience from HR and people analytics, preferably in a larger organization, Government or Municipality engaged with people analytics and advisory and/or consulting like responsibilities. International exposure would be an added benefit as would fluency in UN languages. Level C2 English is a requirement. You must be a team worker and able to drive your own work agenda; • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.

Hungary is located in a temperate climate zone having 4 seasons (spring, summer, autumn and winter). Winters are becoming milder with average temperatures around -5 centigrade on average during the daytime. Summers are hot, occasionally reaching around 35 centigrade, especially in July and August.

Budapest currently hosts the Global Service Centre (GSC) as well as the UNHCR Representation for Central Europe This Multi-Country Office covers Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Slovenia and Belarus. No specific security conditions pertain to Hungary. Budapest is a safe metropolitan city, however as in any other city caution shall be exercised when using public transport to avoid pickpocketing.

Accommodation is easy to find; short-, mid- and long-term. The city offers a wide range of hotels, Airbnb, long term rents, etc. Accommodation can be fixed using the services of property agencies but online solutions are also numerous.

As this is an International UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

“UN Volunteer entitlements and allowances: The purpose of the allowances and entitlements paid to UN Volunteers is to enable UN Volunteers to sustain a secure standard of living at the duty stations in line with United Nations standards without incurring personal costs. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for the UN Volunteer’s service. Contingent on specific eligibility criteria, location of the volunteer assignment and contractual type and category, the payment of allowances will begin from the date of Commencement of Service For more information on entitlements please read the Condition of Service (https://explore.unv.org/cos). For information specific to your assignment please see below:

Monthly Living Allowance (Per month): USD 1997.19 Entry lump sum (one-time payment): USD 4000 Exit allowance (for each month served, paid on completion of contract): $225 Medical and life insurance: Cigna Private Insurance

Leave entitlements: Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month Certified sick leave: 30 days Uncertified sick leave: 7 days Learning leave: 10 working days per consecutive 12 months Maternity Leave: 16 weeks Paternity Leave: 10 days

Important Note:

This UNV assignment is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19 with WHO approved vaccine in accordance with UNHCR’s Administrative Instruction on Covid-19 Vaccination and related Safety Measures. Exceptions may be granted on medical grounds. In exceptional circumstances, the recruitment may be completed on the condition that vaccination is obtained within a specified time.