Human Resources Associate

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 UN Volunteer will work in the Human Resources Unit which currently consists of four staff members. The UN Volunteer will provide variety of human resources and administrative services, ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency. He/she promotes client-oriented approach, consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.

The UN Volunteer will work in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects’ staff in the Country Office and UNDP HQs and Global Shared Services Unit (GSSU) staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery

The UN Volunteer will also have the opportunity to collaborate with other UN Volunteers across the UN community in Bosnia and Herzegovina and get engage in joint project activities.

Under the direct supervision of Head of Human Resources, and overall supervision of Assistant Resident Representative/Head of Operations, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Provide Human Resources Services • Support in preparation of documentation required for position classifications • Collect recruitment related documentation for submission to Global Shared Serviced Units • Collect documentation for issuance of individual contracts • Draft interview reports • Process reference checking for engagement of consultants • Update country office (CO) staff database

Support to Talent Development • Assist Talent Development Committee in identifying learning needs of staff in country office (CO) to achieve business outcomes • Assist in mapping available and relevant learning and training resources and tools • Support in preparation of CO people development plans • Support in organisation of learning and training events • Support in organisation of Reward and Recognition programme.

Administrative support • Creation of requisitions for processing of various payments • Support in collecting information and data for various surveys (DSA, cost of living, hardship) • Monitor and maintain attendance records for selected employees • Draft a variety of correspondence • Maintain electronic and hard copy filing system

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☒ Working in Teams

administrative or programme/project support at national or international level (preferably 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; Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Teams, Yammer, SharePoint, etc) experience in handling of PeopleSoft web-based management systems and other digital platforms would be highly desirable

Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and the largest urban center with an estimated population of 370.000. The city is situated along the Miljacka river and surrounded by the Dinaric Alps. The city is famous for its traditional religious diversity, with adherents of Islam, Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and Judaism coexisting there for centuries. There are no administrative or other restrictions, apart from visa (exceptions possible), on international staff members’ travelling in/within/from the country and in the past two years restrictions imposed by Covid-19 pandemic.

In general, regular medical facilities are available, with two main hospitals and a significant number of small private clinics. General sanitary and hygiene conditions are adequate. Good local banking facilities are available (use of credit cards, ATMs).

Communication services (domestic and international) are available on a regular basis. Availability of food, furnishings and other necessities is adequate (various grocery stores and markets with fresh food products, shopping centers, etc).

Public transportation is available (tram, bus, trolleybus, taxi). International airport is 20 minutes drive from the UN building in Sarajevo. Public water supply, electricity and sewerage system are in place.

Sarajevo offers numerous cultural events open also for international population. The most famous ones are Sarajevo Film Festival, MESS (international theatre festival), Jazz Festival, Sarajevo Winter, Bascarsija’s Nights in summer time, Novi Grad’s Days, Agro-food, International Book Fair, etc.

There are number of galleries and museums, sports facilities open for public use and annual international sports competitions.

There are several Cinema multiplex that regularly offers a rich repertoire of latest films, both blockbusters and masterpieces of independent cinema.

The UN designated state of alert for Bosnia and Herzegovina is Security Level 1 which is minimal and lowest security level in the Security Level System for the entire country, including the capital of Sarajevo.

The situation in BiH is generally quiet; all international agencies consider threats to their staff to be low at this time. However, BiH has the same problems as much of Europe, from pickpockets to traffic accidents, so all staff must exercise appropriate personal security awareness and common sense. Bosnia and Herzegovina is still the country with the largest mine contamination problem. Staff are advised not to deviate from well-travelled routes while in the country. See http://www.bhmac.org.