Senior Human Resources Associate

Contract

This is a G-7 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-7 contracts.

Org. Setting and Reporting The objective of this Convention is to combat desertification and mitigate the effects of drought in countries experiencing serious drought and/or desertification, particularly in Africa, through effective action at all levels, supported by international cooperation and partnership arrangements, in the framework of an integrated approach which is consistent with Agenda 21, with a view to contributing to the achievement of sustainable development in affected areas. The functions of the secretariat are, among others, to make arrangements for sessions of the Conference of the Parties (COP) and its subsidiary bodies. In addition the secretariat also provides assistance to Parties in implementing the Convention.

This post is located at the UNCCD secretariat duty station in Bonn, Germany.

Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Administration Services, the the incumbent will perform the following duties: - Administration of Entitlements: provide advice on interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules, review and provide advice on exceptions to policies, regulations and rules, administer and provide advice on salary and related benefits, travel and social security entitlements, determine and recommend benefits & entitlements for staff on the basis of contractual status, review policies and procedures and recommend changes as required, review and recommend level of remuneration for consultants. - Recruitment and Placement: identify upcoming vacancies in coordination with client Units, prepare vacancy announcements, review applications and provide a short –list to those Units, arrange and participate in interviews to select candidates, review recommendations on the selection of candidates by the Units, serve as ex-officio in appointment and promotion bodies, prepare and present cases to these bodies, prepares job offers for successful candidates, monitor and evaluate recruitment and placement related activities of Units, and recommend changes or corrections related to procedures to these Units. - Classification: Lead and coordinate the review and processing of requests for classification. Analyze and evaluate Job Descriptions/Profiles (JD/JP) and Terms of Reference (ToR) in accordance with the available classification master standards. Provide expert advice and respond to queries on classification policy issues, rules, procedures, and processes, including job content, level, functional titles, job codes and networks, organizational set-up, reporting lines, drafting ToRs and JD/JPs. Prepare classification notices and advice, lead classification desk audits and prepare desk audit reports. Prepare and review a variety of correspondence and communication related to classification activities and initiate follow-up actions. - Staff Development and Career Support training: Assists in the development of career development programme; Assists in the organization and conduct of training courses and workshops; provide induction orientation programme and briefing to new staff members, provide performance management advice to staff and management, assist supervisors and staff with understanding and using the performance appraisal system (PAS), assess training needs. - General: provide advice and support to Chiefs and staff on human resources related matters, prepare special reports and anticipate and / or lead special human resources projects, keep abreast of developments in various areas of human resources, maintain a current knowledge of UN guidelines, policies, procedures, rules and regulations, and exceptions. Conducts exit interviews for separating staff and assists him/her in final arrangements - Other Duties: advise and counsel staff in respect of rights, responsibilities, code of conduct and difficulties associated with work and entitlements, conduct and coordinate salary surveys assessing the labour market and establish salaries and related allowances of locally recruited staff, prepares written response to queries concerning HR related matters. Review and analyse the recommendations and findings of related internal and external audits, prepare recommendations to address referenced issues, monitor and prepare updates of the implementation of recommendations. - Perform any other job-related activity required to achieve the goals and objectives of the Global Initiative and its office.

Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of human resources policies, procedures and practices and ability to interpret and apply them in an organizational setting. Demonstrates use of initiative and makes appropriate linkages in work requirements and anticipates next steps. 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.

PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education High school diploma or equivalent is required. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.

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

In-depth experience in job evaluation and the application of classification standards is required.

At least two years of experience in the application of UN common system HR rules and regulations is required.

Experience working with human-resources modules of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, preferably UMOJA is required.

Experience working in the United Nations system or other similar international organization is desirable.

Languages For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language would be an advantage.

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

Special Notice This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

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.

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

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.