Human Resource Assistant
Provide effective support to the PMC (HR) team during heavy workload period
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Overview
Provide effective support to the PMC (HR) team during heavy workload period
You have:
- A High School Diploma is required.
- A minimum of 2 years of work experience in human resources, general office support, administrative services or related area is required.
- Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
Contract
This is a Consultancy contract. More about Consultancy contracts.
Result of Service
The individual contract duty will be to provide effective and efficient support to the PMC (HR) team during heavy workload period.
Work Location
UN-House ESCWA
Expected duration
6 Months
Duties and Responsibilities
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Chief of the People Management Central (PMC) or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the Individual Contractor - HR Assistant will: • Assist HR Partners with various administrative and logistical tasks; • Provide general office support services; • Draft and/or process a variety of correspondence and other communications; • Assist in preparing and maintaining data files for candidates, arranging for interviews, data entry and analysis; • Assist in the evaluation and screening of applications of candidates for various positions; • Prepare agenda and provide relevant documentation required for recruitment related meetings; • Set up and maintain reference files/records (electronic and paper); • Schedule appointments/meetings, monitor deadlines, etc.; • Undertake research on a range of HR related issues and assist in the preparation of notes/reports. • Assist with various HR related statistics and prepare periodic reports; • Perform a variety of administrative duties (e.g. leave recording, request for office supplies and equipment, etc.); • Manage the UNV Portfolio from recruitment to separation; • Support in the recruitment and clearance of Interns at ESCWA; • Support PMC colleagues with ad hoc requests; • Collaborate on process improvement projects; • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications/special skills
A High School Diploma is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 2 years of work experience in human resources, general office support, administrative services or related area is required.
Languages
Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with administrative support in an HR setting? | This question assesses your relevant experience in HR administrative tasks. | Highlight specific tasks you've handled and how they contributed to the HR function. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in data entry and management? | The interviewer wants to know your methods to maintain data integrity. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you had to handle a high workload under tight deadlines. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to communicate effectively with your team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you assess candidates' applications in a hiring process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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