Performance Management Specialist, P-3, PMCD, NYHQ, (Temporary Appointment 3 Months with possible extension up to 6 additional months) Req

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 140,639 USD and 184,155 USD.

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, performance

As part of its talent management strategy, UNICEF has launched a revised approach to performance management to move the organization towards a more open and feedback-oriented performance management culture. The revised approach to performance management puts emphasis on areas for improvement identified in recent Global Staff and Pulse Surveys. In parallel to enhancement/upgrades of Achieve and implementation of the new approach to performance management, a change management process has been implemented globally. This includes support to all staff on the application of performance management guidelines and training to both staff and HR practitioners on effective performance management soft skills.

How can you make a difference?

As the above process continues, a significant contributing endeavor pertains to full cycle PER quality. Given the workload that PMCD is expected to undertake throughout the year to roll out specific initiatives as per above, the Performance Management Specialist will provide key support to the Performance Management and Career Development Section for the timely development and implementation of specific deliverables within the above initiative.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

PER quality review

• Review approx. 20-30% of finalized PERs for a representative sample of high quality PERs with SMART deliverables
• Develop a review protocol/method of data analysis which can be applied consistently across manager and staff PERs
• Review 12 pre-selected country offices and the quality of the PERs with SMART deliverables therein.

• Develop and coordinate Global PER Challenge, delivering follow-up services to qualifying COs

  Provide recommendations on findings

• Provide key recommendations based on PERs analysis and evaluation

• Deliver recommendations for strengthened focus of learning and training in DHR via various end user training: e-learning courses, in-person trainings/briefings, and written training materials, FAQs, etc.

  Evaluation, reporting and analytics, tech, graphic design

• Evaluate the quality of PERs to reveal trends by region and country or division or field vs HQ

• Analyze PERs to determine knowledge gaps and training needs by region, country, etc.
• Generate organized tracking of metrics and analytics.
• Create and design infographics/presentations and summaries of findings and trends.
• Develop, distribute and collate survey data, providing analysis via the creation of bespoke reports and presentations.
• Serve as data analysis backstop across all team functions, generating data, surveys, and insight via Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, excel, and additional platforms.
• Serve as a POC for coaching and case management data and organization needs.
• Serve as POC for Sonru interview system as needed for REACH and other programmes.
• Serve as POC and lead developer for ECM/SharePoint maintenance

• Provide graphic design and presentation materials across all team functions as needed via Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.

  Manage and implement the PMCD Mural Project

• Implement the PMCD Mural

• Deliver presentations on Mural and also Train the Trainer workshops.
• Provide training on ACHIEVE in Spanish and English.

Perform other duties such as organize and coordinate the 2022 Staff Team Awards.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Human Resources Management, Education, Business Administration, Statistics, International Relations or a relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, including minimum of 3 years’ experience and knowledge in performance management (SMART deliverables, performance planning, performance assessment, and related areas) is required.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in data analytics and reporting is required.
• High proficiency in a range of PC/web applications, including but not limited to: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Expertise in communication, customer orientation, and preferable excellent understanding of performance management systems, training materials, and competency framework is required.
• It is preferable that the individual has experience with, or in, multilateral institutions. Knowledge of UNICEF context is desired. Knowledge of UN common practices in HR is an added advantage.
• Expertise in the use of HR Management Systems is an asset.
• Development of training materials as related to HR Systems is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

• Builds and maintains partnerships (2)
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (2)
• Drive to achieve results for impact (1)
• Innovates and embraces change (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)
• Thinks and acts strategically (2)
• Works collaboratively with others (2)

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.