Human Resources Officer

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Human Resources Section of the Executive Office of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Istanbul. OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate for the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions.

The Human Resources Section is responsible for providing advice and support to OCHA staff located in New York, Geneva and in the Field on HR matters such as recruitment and placement, administration of entitlements, human resources planning, performance management and administration of justice.

The Human Resources Officer reports to the Senior Human Resources Officer and Section Chief of Human Resources Section, within the Executive Office of OCHA .

Responsibilities Within limits of delegated authority, the Human Resources Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

General: - Develops and implements new human resources policies, practices and procedures to meet the evolving needs of the Organization. - Monitors and ensures the implementation of human resources policies, practices and procedures. - Keeps abreast of developments in various areas of human resources, leading OCHA EO and HR efforts to conduct and strengthen outreach activities. - Prepares reports and participates and/or leads special human resources project, overseeing the development of HR information systems within OCHA, HR reporting, HR metrics and KPIs related to HR management, including creating and managing dashboards, surveys, etc; Identifies and facilitates cross-functional dependencies to ensure delivery of Executive Office and HR projects and initiatives. - Plans, organizes, manages and supervises internal EO / HR related communications, branding and development and maintenance of the HR knowledge based and client relation platforms

Recruitment and placement: - Projects and monitors vacant posts of assigned level/group, Secretariat or mission-wide and ensures adherence to policies and procedures in filling these posts. - Recommends guidelines on promotion and placement of staff. - Oversees preparation of vacancy announcements, reviews applications and provides short-lists to substantive offices. - Arranges and conducts interviews for selection of candidates. - Reviews recommendation on the selection of candidate by client offices. - Serves as ex-officio in or secretary to appointment and promotion bodies, examinations boards, and prepares and presents cases to these bodies. - Prepares job offers for successful candidates. - Participates in task forces and working groups identifying issues/problems, formulating policies and guidelines, and establishing new procedures. - Represents the Organization with full delegation of authority in discussions with senior government officials on recruitment and other human resources matters. - Plans, organizes, develops, coordinates and administers the National Competitive Examinations, G to P Examinations, Language professionals examinations and other programmes and tests related to recruitment of professional, general service and other categories of staff.

Administration of entitlements: - Advises the Head of the Unit or Senior Human Resources Officers on the development, modification and implementation of United Nations policies and practices on entitlements. - Reviews and recommends level of remuneration for consultants. - Provides advice on interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules. Reviews and provides advice on exceptions to policies, regulations and rules. - Represents the office in joint bodies and working groups relating to salaries and other conditions of service.

Staff development and career support: - Identifies and analyzes staff development and career support needs and designs programmes to meet identified needs. Prepares monitoring reports on staff development and career support programmes. - Analyzes staff development and career support plans to ensure that they are consistent with the overall organizations goals, policies on staff development and career support, and the respective mandates. - Evaluates effectiveness and impact of staff development and career support programmes and recommends ways to enhance effectiveness and impact. - Provides advice on mobility and career development to staff at all levels in all categories. - Provides performance management advice to staff and management. Assists supervisors and staff with understanding and using the performance appraisal system (PAS). - Assesses training needs, identifies, designs and delivers training programmes to staff at all levels throughout the Organization. - Formulates examination policies, and develops and prepares examination questions and papers.

Other duties: - Advises and counsels staff in respect of rights, responsibilities, code of conduct and difficulties associated with work and entitlements. - Monitors staff welfare and identifies/proposes appropriate programmes and remedial action. - Monitors, advises and acts on disciplinary matters in accordance with established policies and procedures. Mediates conflict, grievance and harassment cases. - Supervises and monitors the work of the junior human resources officers in undertaking the full range of human resource management activities. - Represents the management in classification appeal cases. - Prepares classification analysis of jobs in Professional and General Service and related categories. - Provides guidance to programme managers on the application of classification policies and procedures and by undertaking whole office review. - Conducts research in preparing policy papers, position papers and briefing notes on issues related to examinations and tests.

Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge of human resources policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in an organizational setting. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services. Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs. Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas. Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks "outside the box." Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things. Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, administration or related area is required.

Extensive experience in recruitment and placement for multi-lateral and/or international organization is required.

A minimum of three years in the last seven years of relevant international experience in the field (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented) in humanitarian or development contexts is desirable.

Relevant experience with the UN Common System organizations or comparable international organizations is desirable.

Experience in developing a recruitment or sourcing strategy is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

Assessment The evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice The duration of the assignment on the post of Human Resources Officer and Post #30084078, in the Human Resources Section of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Istanbul, will be for an initial period of one year. If the assignment is subsequently extended, the total period of the assignment may not exceed the maximum period of four years.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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