Human Resources Assistant

Contract

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

The Human Resources is personally committed to promoting a productive and positive global work environment. We strive to attract, develop, recognize, and retain a diverse community of flexible, highly skilled and motivated individuals and to provide an efficient, effective and integrated service to the whole of UN Women.

UN Women in recent years has experienced exponential growth, considering all the articulation processes with strategic partners, organizations, and state entities, according to the strategic note, which has led to an increase in the processes of the Human Resources area. Through the support of the Volunteer, it is sought to be able to strengthen the area, impacting on an effective management of the processes in such a way that the implementation and achievement of the expected results is guaranteed.

The UN Volunteer will support administratively, logistically, and technically support all related activities with the employee development, their performance, learning and the management the processes with UN Women rules, regulations, HR policies and guidelines

Under the direct supervision of Human Resources Associate the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Support the dissemination of the different activities of the area and promote staff participation in them. • Strategically support in the dissemination of UNV modalities, advising in articulation with the Human Resources area and Management in decision making for the best placement, selection and accompaniment aligned to the career development of UNV staff. • Support the implementation of strategies to ensure inclusion in Human Resources processes. • Incorporate strategies to ensure the participation of people with disabilities in the processes • Participate in network of HR professionals to exchange ideas and best practices; keep abreast of innovations in HR policy formulation • Facilitate meetings, events, training courses related to learning and development for personnel
• Provide support in the implementation HR strategies and policies wellness for personnel • Facilitate knowledge building and knowledge sharing • Provide a synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in HR administration • Identify and propose mechanisms to attract suitable candidates • Design and manage HR area presentations, as well as other information documents (newsletters, infographics, etc.) that effectively communicate and expose HR initiatives, information, and various communications. • Provide general, standard advise and information to the management and staff on HR. • Contribute to the preparation of drafts job descriptions and vacancy announcements • Facilitate and participate in interview panels as necessary. • Provide support administrative in the process recruitment • Provide technical and administrative support in HR operations. • Facilitate staff separation process and contract termination. • Support assessment processes and select candidates

Accountability Adaptability and Flexibility Client Orientation Communication Creativity Integrity Leadership Planning and Organizing Professionalism Respect for Diversity Self-Management Working in Teams

administration and / or human resources (up to two years) •Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded; •Excellent oral and written skills. •Excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. •Excellent attention to detail. •Highly responsive. •Action-oriented and meets deadlines. •Well-developed problem-solving and critical thinking skills. •Ability to perform well under pressure. •Comfortable and competent with sensitive and confidential information. •Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment. •Enjoys learning new information & systems. •Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and of-fice technology equipment. •Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision.
•Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded;

Bogotá is Colombia’s capital city; it is a family duty station and one of the most populated cities in Latin America, so that subsistence expenses (including housing expenses) are higher than in other cities. Living and working conditions in Bogotá present "low" risks. The city has security problems common to most growing capitals, however this does not create a permanent risk exposure for national and international staff. In Bogotá there are complete health services. Bogotá is located in the southeastern part of the Bogotá Sabana, at an average altitude of 2,640 meters (8,660 ft) above sea level. Bogotá is the largest city in the world at its elevation; there is no urban area that is both higher and more populous than Bogotá. Bogotá has an oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) bordering on a warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Csb). The average temperature is 14.5 °C (58 °F), varying from 6 to 19 °C (43 to 66 °F) on sunny days to 10 to 18 °C (50 to 64 °F) on rainy days. Dry and rainy seasons alternate throughout the year.