Human Resources Officer (Partnerships)

Overview

Manage partnerships and enhance employee experience for sponsored personnel

You have:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resource management, business or public administration, organizational development, law, social sciences or related fields.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in human resources management, HR partnerships management & development or related areas, of which preferably at least 2 years acquired at the international level.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to build trust-based relationships.
• Excellent coordination, organization and planning skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to deliver a high-quality service in a timely manner and strong client orientation focus.
• Ability to work under pressure; to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to work in a multicultural team with sensitivity, high sense of confidentiality and respect for diversity.
• Strong team working ability and team leadership capability.
• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English or French and good knowledge of the other language.

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 116,975 USD and 153,170 USD.

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**OVERVIEW** ------------ Post Number : HRM 049 Grade : P-3 Parent Sector : Sector For Administration and Management (ADM) Duty Station: Paris Job Family: Administration Type of contract : Fixed Term Duration of contract : 2 years, renewable Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 21-FEB-2025 UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism **OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST** ----------------------------------------- Under the overall authority of the Chief of the Talent Acquisition and Outreach Section and the direct supervision of the Senior HR Officer (Talent Outreach and Partnerships)/Team Lead, the HR Officer (Partnerships) will play a key role in building and maintaining strategic relationships with ‎donor countries and entities and enhancing the employee experience of the sponsored ‎personnel, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), sponsored trainees, Seconded and ‎Loaned Personnel, and UN Volunteers. This position involves guiding these employees ‎through the entire Employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to performance ‎management and offboarding. The incumbent will also ensure alignment between ‎organizational HR needs and donor expectations to foster sustainable and impactful ‎partnerships.‎ **Partnerships Operational Management:** ‎- Manages HR Partnerships modalities, including exploring potential opportunities for the deployment of sponsored personnel. ‎ ‎- Maintains strong relationships with donors relating to the operational management of the ‎employment of the sponsored personnel. ‎ ‎- Ensures timely and transparent communication with donors, serves as a point of contact for donor inquiries, maintaining transparent and timely communication.‎ ‎- Coordinates with relevant Sections ‎financial and administrative processes for sponsored positions. \- Monitors and produces regular reports and briefings for internal and donor stakeholders.‎ ‎ **Employee Experience & Lifecycle Management for Sponsored Personnel:‎** \- Enhances employee experience for JPOs, sponsored ‎trainees, and other personnel by ‎coordinating recruitment, onboarding, training and ‎mentoring, and offboarding processes.‎ ‎- Advises, provides guidance and support to sponsored personnel ‎throughout their tenure with ‎the organization, facilitating their adjustment and ‎engagement.‎ **Onboarding & Integration:‎** ‎- Designs and oversees (in collaboration with relevant HRM teams) the onboarding programs specific to ‎sponsored personnel, ensuring they receive a structured and welcoming introduction to ‎the organization.‎ ‎- Organizes orientation sessions, training activities, and networking opportunities.‎ **Ongoing Support & Development:‎** ‎- Collaborates with HR Learning and Development team to identify learning and ‎development opportunities aligned with both the organization’s needs and donor ‎objectives.‎ ‎- Tracks performance and development milestones and addresses any performance ‎shortcomings offering tailored support.‎ ‎- Establishes regular check-ins to assess job satisfaction, gather feedback, and address any ‎ challenges they face.‎ **Offboarding:** ‎- Facilitates offboarding procedures, ensuring that all administrative, logistical, and ‎knowledge-transfer requirements are met. **COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)** ------------------------------------ Communication (C) Accountability (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) Professionalism (C) **-** ----- For detailed information, please consult the [UNESCO Competency Framework](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/competency_framework_e.pdf). **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS** --------------------------- ***Education*** - Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resource management, business or public administration, organizational development, law, social sciences or related fields. ***Work Experience*** - Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in human resources management, HR partnerships management & development or related areas, of which preferably at least 2 years acquired at the international level. Long Description ---------------- ***Skills and Competencies*** - Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. - Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to build trust-based relationships with colleagues at all levels and with external partners. - Excellent coordination, organization and planning skills; strong analytical and problem solving skills. - Ability to deliver a high-quality service in a timely manner and strong client orientation focus. - Ability to work under pressure; to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple stakeholders effectively. - Ability to work in a multicultural team with sensitivity, high sense of confidentiality and respect for diversity. - Strong team working ability and team leadership capability. ***Languages*** - Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of English or French and good knowledge of the other language. **DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS** ---------------------------- ***Work Experience*** - Experience in staffing and recruitment function, in an international/multilateral entity. - Expertise in multi-functional collaboration, and project management. - Experience in supporting change management programmes. ***Languages*** - Knowledge of other official UNESCO languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish). **BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS** ----------------------------- UNESCO’s salaries consist of a basic salary and other benefits which may include if applicable: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, pension plan etc. The approximate annual starting salary for this post is 98 367 US $. For full information on benefits and entitlements, please consult our [Guide to Staff Benefits.](https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/unesco-staff-compensation-booklet_en.pdf) **SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS** ------------------------------------- Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application and provide complete and accurate information. To apply, please visit the [ UNESCO careers website.](https://careers.unesco.org/careersection/2/joblist.ftl) No modifications can be made to the application submitted. The evaluation of candidates is based on the criteria in the vacancy notice, and may include tests and/or assessments, as well as a competency-based interview. UNESCO uses communication technologies such as video or teleconference, e-mail correspondence, etc. for the assessment and evaluation of candidates. Please note that only selected candidates will be further contacted and candidates in the final selection step will be subject to reference checks based on the information provided. **Footer** ---------- *UNESCO recalls that paramount consideration in the appointment of staff members shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and sustaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all grades. Furthermore, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Candidates from non- and under-represented Member States ([last update here](https://www.unesco.org/en/geo-distribution)) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals from minority groups and indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality. Worldwide mobility is required for staff members appointed to international posts.* *UNESCO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.*

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