HR Associate

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

Family assignment

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Operations Analyst or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer HR Associate will: 1. Administer and implement HR strategies and policies in CO in full compliance with UN Womenrules, regulations, and HR policies and guidelines • Provide general, standard information to the management and staff on HR strategies, rules and regulations; • Identify ways in which the administrative needs can be met within existing policies; interpret processes and procedures, anticipate and manage operational requirements; • Prepare written response to queries concerning HR related matters. 2. Provide HR administrative and logistical services to CO in full compliance with UN Women rules, regulations, and HR policies and guidelines • Process, draft, edit, proofread and finalize for approval a variety of correspondence and other communications; maintain files/records, monitor deadlines; • Provide administrative coordination in the extension of contracts, processing of national benefits and allowances, and entitlements, and renewal of UNLPs and visas; • Input and track all transactions related to positions, recruitment, benefits, earnings/deductions, retroactivities, recoveries, adjustments and separations through Atlas; • Facilitate responses to audit findings and recommendations; • Assume overall responsibility for leave management; record management; • Process payment, and administer entitlements for international staff as delegated; validate and coordinate local payroll and related issues; • Facilitate staff separation process.

Facilitate and coordinate recruitment processes in full compliance with UN Women rules, regulations, and HR policies and guidelines • Draft job descriptions and vacancy announcements; assist in reviewing and processing requests for classification; • Screen candidates and facilitate and participate in interview panels as necessary; • Prepare recruitment recommendations/supporting documentation for the Central Review Board (CRB); • Prepare position establishment, liaise with headquarters and assure that action is completed; • Provide regular recruitment status reports; • Provide advice to local recruitment in programmes/projects when necessary. 4. Provide administrative support to staff performance management and learning and development in full compliance with UN Women rules, regulations, and HR policies and guidelines • Monitor compliance with the performance appraisal review in the office and staff learning and development; • Facilitate the preparation of Office learning plan and individual learning plans in consultation with the HR Business Partner 5. Maintain data in relation to HR in full compliance with UN Women rules, regulations, and HR policies and guidelines • Maintain and update internal database and files on administrative HR matters in a confidential and secure manner; • Generate a variety of standard and non-standard statistical and other reports from various databases; • Update position data in Atlas, association of positions to chart fields (CoAs), update of CoA information and setting up vendors. 6. Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing globally • Organize training courses, workshops, information sessions, orientations and consultations for staff; • Provide a synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in HR administration; • Liaise with HR headquarters in HR administration and staffing to disseminate information on a variety of HR matters.

Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning Communication Integrity Planning and Organizing Professionalism Respect for Diversity Working in Teams

At least 3 years of relevant experience in office administration and/or human resource management; • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and experience in handling of web based management system • Fluency in Arabic, English and French is required • Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.

eography and Climate: Tunisia, the smallest country of the North African coast, with a population of slightly over 10 million of which about 60% live in urban locations, has one of the highest living standards on the continent. Tunis is the capital of the country and the largest city (population of approximately two million in and outside the city proper). As a small country, all destinations within Tunisia can be reached in a day drive. Tunisia borders with Libya (Southeast) and with Algeria (West). Tunisia has a Mediterranean climate. Along the coast of northern Tunisia, summers are hot and dry, and winters are warm and rainy. In the northwest, there is occasional snowfall in the mountains. In southern Tunisia, it is hotter and drier. Southern Tunisia, where the Sahara begins, is semi-desert. In some parts, there are oases with giant palm trees and small market gardens.

Religion: About 99 percent of the population is Muslim, especially Sunni Islam, as it is the major and state religion. Tunisia has also a small Christian population, composed of Roman Catholics, members of the Greek Orthodox Church, and French and English Protestants. In addition, there is a small population of Sephardic Jews. Economy: The country does not have vast stocks of hydrocarbons like its neighbours Algeria and Libya but has prospered under long-standing 24 Mar 2019 Page 1 of 8 Assignment Title Child Protection Specialist/ Justice for Children government policies to develop manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture. At the same time, social programs limit population growth, provide a high standard of education, and ensure a relatively decent standard of living for all. The largest percentage of Tunisia’s exports are agricultural and mining products, which generate over 11 billion dollars a year. Tunisia's biggest export partners are France and Italy. Tunisia is a member of the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), the Arab Monetary Fund, and the Union of the Arab Maghreb (UMA). Public transportation: In addition to the private taxi services, the state runs a reliable and cost effective public transport system. Safety and security: The crime rate is low, but there have been cases of theft. Walking alone during daylight hours is permitted, but you may want to be more careful at night. Tunisia is still undergoing a critical period of democratic and social transition. The heated political debate has, at times, developed into a localized confrontation among ideological opponents. Although these tensions are unrelated to foreigners, it is nevertheless important to remain updated on the political situation. Therefore, security advice is sent systematically by UNDSS. Working for both Tunisia and Libya from Tunis gives a unique opportunity to work on a complex and evolving situation within a country that has one of the highest living standards in the continent. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable.