Human Resources Associate

Volunteering

Overview

Support HR activities and enhance volunteerism understanding

You have:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent is required.
• Advanced higher degree (Master's or equivalent) in Human Resources, law, business administration/management, Communications, Digital Marketing or related relevant field is preferred.
• 24 Months of professional experience in human resource management is required.
• Fluent in English is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of current theories and practices in human resources management is essential.
• Ability to research, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information.
• Good negotiation skills are important.
• Advanced computer skills in Graphic Design and Editing are required.

Contract

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

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

• Review sourcing requests to help attract candidates. This includes analyzing job, reviewing office profile, diversity targets and any other information shared by Hiring Teams.
• Headhunt for relevant talent and fine-tune sourcing strategies as needed to deliver the right quality and quantity of talent ensuring diverse candidate slates are delivered.
• Leverage digital media tools like job boards, niche sites and the internet to find talent. As needed, leverage locally developed community partners who have been identified as sources for relevant talent.
• Support implementation of webinars and live events and campaigns for outreach and in reach in collaboration with relevant partners
• Ensure timely and efficient screening of applications for minimum eligibility, considering qualifications, competencies, and post requirements.
• Maintain and update KPI, and relevant HR databases for effective reporting of HR activities
• Prepare long/short-list of candidates based on established criteria and add candidate summaries and share list with Hiring Teams.
• Responsible for developing/maintaining/mapping functional areas of expertise and creating selection criteria one-sheets.

• Prepare data and regular reports

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);

• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

Advanced higher degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Human Resources, law, business administration/management, Communications, Digital Marketing or related relevant field; a first-level university degree or equivalent in combination with relevant training and/or professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Required experience:

24 Months

Experience remark:

• Two years of professional experience in human resource management in an international organization and/or large corporation.
• Knowledge of current theories and practices in human resources management.
• Ability to research, analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Human resources management and development

Area of expertise details:

* Very good ability to articulate clear and concise ideas and concepts in written and orally.

• Proven ability to effectively manage relationships with good negotiation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to emergency countries to support country offices when needed.

Computer skills: Graphic Design and Editing, Level – Advanced

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Commitment and Motivation, Communication, Professionalism, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

First register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup.

Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile.

Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.

Application deadline: 17 December 2020

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