Human Resources Officer (Organization Design and Classification), G

Contract

This is a RLG-15 contract. This kind of contract is known as Relocation Grant. More about RLG-15 contracts.

Org. Setting and Reporting The Human Resources Officer (Organization Design and Classification) is responsible to the assigned Senior HR Officer (Organization Design and Classification) and works closely with other ODC staff

Responsibilities Conducts individual management reviews and other studies, as assigned, and contributes to Agency-wide structural reviews and analysis of work flow processes and assists in provision of related technical expertise and guidance to the client departments and offices to meet their operational / staffing needs.

Carries out job analysis and related research and on this basis drafts and/or reviews and amends post descriptions and updates norms and standards for International and Area posts ensuring the application of established guidelines and procedures as well as the adopted methods and practices in the area of organization design.

Conducts all necessary research and prepares all documents related to management reviews, as assigned by the supervisor, including historical background of relevant structures and posts to ensure reliable and complete analysis and technical advice.

Reviews and evaluates Area and International posts and grading requests in the Fields and HQ using the ICSC job classification tools; provides documented evaluation rationales in support of ODC’s classification recommendations.

Ensures due monitoring and updating of the Organization Design and Classification (ODC) intranet page; maintains, updates and assures quality of the staffing table and other reports in Power BI and other applications; builds and supports ODC data management systems including reports, post descriptions, organizational charts and other relevant tools.

Is responsible for mapping new posts and organizational units; reviews and, following appropriate analysis, recommends for authorization related Requests for Post Actions (RPAs) in REACH system and follows up with relevant staff in HR at HQs and the fields, Budget Division and Information Management and Technology Department (IMTD) at HQA to ensure implementation of appropriate actions in line with approval; prepares/amends organizational charts Agency-wide and prepares special position management and related reports to ensure consistent and up-to-date reporting on Agency posts and structures.

Carries out workload analysis, analyses staff assignment patterns and makes recommendations on optimizing staffing levels/distribution to ensure efficient utilization of Agency human resources; closely collaborates with other ODC staff including the Compensation and Benefits team as required.

Competencies UN Core Values of Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Default managerial competencies may apply.

Analyzing Learning and Researching Planning and Organizing Relating and Networking Coping with Pressure and Setbacks

For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews: https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI

Education A university degree from an accredited educational institution in public or business administration, human resources management, industrial engineering or related field.

Work Experience At least five years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in human resources management, particularly in the areas of organizational design, job classification, staffing control, and compensation, of which ideally two years should have been acquired in a large international, governmental or commercial organization involving organizational analysis, operations research, work methods study or related disciplines.

Languages Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.

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

Special Notice Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment

Duration of Contract: 3 years including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need.

This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in Jordan with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in Jordan, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded.

A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post.

The incumbent may be required to travel in the Agency’s area of operations.

Applicants have to complete the Personal History Profile (PHP) in inspira in order to be considered. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience as per the requirements in the Job Opening, in order to be considered.

Equivalency: When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Director of Human Resources may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and progressive relevant work experience.

NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live.

For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/

United Nations Considerations Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her.

UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups.

At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA 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. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

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.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.