Hub Recruiter

Contract

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

The focus of HR assignment at this level is on the provision of both standardized and specialized activities pertaining to recruitment. Specialized activities pertain to the application of HR regulations, rules and procedures in the context of clear guidelines and procedures where the choice of action is limited and where issues requiring clarification and decision are directed to the relevant HR Specialist.

National UN Youth Volunteers in Jordan are entitled for:

• Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) at the amount of JOD 716.92;
• Annual and learning leaves;
• Free Medical and life insurance; and
• Free access to different learning platforms.

For more information on UN Volunteer benefits, entitlements and support, please visit: https://www.unv.org/volunteer-your-country-conditions-service

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the HUB Team Lead or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Hub Recruiter will:

• Liaise with the Senior Recruiter and hiring managers for assigned posts to plan for and initiate recruitment process. • Implement recruitment steps (reviewing internal priority candidates if any, advertising the post, longlisting, supporting hiring managers in assessing candidates, writing selection reports, guiding hiring managers to check reference, etc.). • Drive a strong talent assessment process and rigor. • Screen, evaluate and qualify candidates, including conducting in-depth candidate interviews to develop a deep understanding of candidate qualifications and competencies. • Create a diversity sourcing strategy for the designated business groups; this includes building strong external partnerships with diverse associations. • Remain up to date on the requirements of the various positions. • Develop sectoral/ functional rosters and databases of suitable candidates, constantly engaging with active job seekers open to take on roles within 10 days of engagement with the recruiter with approval from the Recruitment hub lead. • Process approvals (obtaining technical clearance, submitting documents in TMS, following up with approving authorities as necessary). • Upon approval of the recruitment, route the case to GSSC to further processing; follow up with GSSC to process the offer. • Create a dashboard to monitor the progress of approved recruitment cases. • Provide inputs to the Senior Recruiter to update the master recruitment plan and progress. • Carry out periodic surveys for clients to make sure their needs are being met and receive feedback on the recruitment hub workflow, performance, suggestions etc. • Develop, maintain, and update the Recruitment Monitoring tool of the hub. • Collect and Analyse data within the hub of all recruitment cases and prepare reports for the Senior Recruiter.

Results/Expected Outputs: The impact of the services provided by the HR UNV Specialist affects the delivery of discrete support services and is closely interrelated with the work of other members of the Recruitment Hub. The tasks performed affects not only the timely delivery of HR processes but also indirectly the delivery of the client departments’/divisions’/offices’ programmes. They play a key role, as a member of the team, in providing routine and some specialized information both to client’s departments and to different hiring managers in different country offices.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNICEF, technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNICEF mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

recruitment experience and administrative or clerical work experience required Good knowledge of HR principles, rules, regulations and procedures within the UN Computer literacy and the ability to effectively use standard office software tools as well as good knowledge and skill in using HR systems.

• Ability to extract and format data and to solve operational problems Ability to organize own work, set priorities and meet deadlines.

• Takes responsibility to respond to internal and external service needs promptly and proactively; takes initiative to ensure that deadlines, rules and regulations are met. Uses own discretion to address unforeseen situations.

• Demonstrates a high degree of confidentiality, initiative, and good judgment. Demonstrates courtesy, tact, patience and ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural backgrounds

Amman, the capital, is a peaceful city with over four million residents. People are friendly to visitors. Services in terms of banking, transportation, health and communications are easily available. Though Arabic is the official language, English is widely spoken among the majority of the population, especially in Amman. Road network is good both in terms of spread and quality of the roads. Public transportation in Amman is limited. Taxis are relatively cheap and easily available. There are a number of shopping malls, restaurants, gyms, and cinemas. A large variety of accommodation options can be found; however, it is worth noting that prices in Amman have generally increased in the past few years. There are no specific security threats. Amman is a very easy city in which to live; large, many amenities, very modern and serviced by an international airport with direct flights to most capital cities. According to the assessment of the UN Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS) Jordan is a family duty station (category A hardship).

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.