POSITION:
NO-C
NO-C
REFERENCE
NO.: 2015/UNU/HQ/HR/FTA/CHR/89
NO.: 2015/UNU/HQ/HR/FTA/CHR/89
LOCATION:
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Timezone:
UTC +8
UTC +8
CLOSING
DATE: Open until position is filled
DATE: Open until position is filled
Organizational
Unit: UNU Centre Administration, Human Resources
Unit: UNU Centre Administration, Human Resources
United
Nations University objectives
Nations University objectives
The
United Nations University (UNU) is an inte
United Nations University (UNU) is an inte
rnational community of scholars,
engaged in research, postgraduate teaching and capacity development, and
dissemination of knowledge in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the
Charter of the United Nations. The mission of UNU is to contribute, through
research and capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global
problems that are the concern of the United Nations and its Member States. For
more information please visit http://unu.edu.
UNU
is searching for a Chief of Human Resources, to be located at the United
Nations University Centre (Administration) in Kuala Lumpur. The Chief of Human
Resources, reporting to the Director of Administration, will have
responsibility for the design and implementation of human resources policies
that support the global development of human resources within the United
Nations University.
is searching for a Chief of Human Resources, to be located at the United
Nations University Centre (Administration) in Kuala Lumpur. The Chief of Human
Resources, reporting to the Director of Administration, will have
responsibility for the design and implementation of human resources policies
that support the global development of human resources within the United
Nations University.
Responsibilities
The
Chief of Human Resources will lead the human resources portfolio with a view to
attracting highly qualified individuals for openings at the United Nations
University, offer guidance on performance management and training, as well as
career development objectives at the University.
Chief of Human Resources will lead the human resources portfolio with a view to
attracting highly qualified individuals for openings at the United Nations
University, offer guidance on performance management and training, as well as
career development objectives at the University.
Specific
responsibilities, to be undertaken in a coordinated fashion with human
resources personnel at the UNU Centre and UNU institutes and programmes, will
include:
responsibilities, to be undertaken in a coordinated fashion with human
resources personnel at the UNU Centre and UNU institutes and programmes, will
include:
- providing
proactive and innovative approaches to the delivery of human resources
services, as well as on strategic and policy issues, and recommending
changes as required - overseeing
the establishment of robust policies, processes and procedures to ensure
the smooth running of human resources operations - identifying
and analysing staff career development and training needs, including
mobility, in coordination with organisational units, and designing
programmes to meet identified needs - representing
the United Nations University in negotiations with staff and staff
representatives, and at inter-agency bodies dealing with human resources - advising
and counselling staff in respect of duties, responsibilities, code of
conduct/ethics and challenges associated with work and entitlements - assisting
supervisors and staff to understand and use the performance appraisal
system and providing performance management advice to staff and management
Required
qualifications and experience
qualifications and experience
Advanced
university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources
management, business or public administration, social sciences, law, education
or other relevant discipline.
university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources
management, business or public administration, social sciences, law, education
or other relevant discipline.
At
least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience with a
successful track record in human resources management in a large organisation,
preferably in an international environment. Working experience in a
multinational academic institution is an asset.
least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience with a
successful track record in human resources management in a large organisation,
preferably in an international environment. Working experience in a
multinational academic institution is an asset.
The
position also requires
position also requires
- proven
interpersonal skills, demonstrated by the ability to work in a
multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for
diversity - fluency
in oral and written English with excellent drafting and communications
skills; knowledge of a second United Nations official language is an
advantage - information
technology literacy with advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and human
resources databases, and a strong appetite for process change management - experience
with United Nations human resources policies and practices (desirable but
not a prerequisite) - strong
commitment to customer service - proven
record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling
environment, including the ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor,
and develop and evaluate staff, and design training/skills enhancement
initiatives to ensure effective transfer of knowledge/skills - must
be autonomous, result-oriented, self-motivated and ‘hands-on’ with the
ability to prioritsze work and multitask
Remuneration
Remuneration
will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful
candidate, and will be within the salary scale of NO-C level of the National
Professional Officer salary scale for Kuala Lumpur (duty station) in the UN
Common System salary scale, plus benefits. For more information, please visit
will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful
candidate, and will be within the salary scale of NO-C level of the National
Professional Officer salary scale for Kuala Lumpur (duty station) in the UN
Common System salary scale, plus benefits. For more information, please visit
http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salaries/malaysia.htm.
Duration
of contract
of contract
This
is a full-time position. Initial appointment of UNU staff other than academic
staff shall normally be for a fixed-term of one year. Such fixed-term
appointments may be renewed thereafter for periods of up to four years, subject
to satisfactory service. The mandatory age of retirement for United Nations
staff is 65 years old.
is a full-time position. Initial appointment of UNU staff other than academic
staff shall normally be for a fixed-term of one year. Such fixed-term
appointments may be renewed thereafter for periods of up to four years, subject
to satisfactory service. The mandatory age of retirement for United Nations
staff is 65 years old.
Staff
members of the United Nations University are international civil servants
subject to the authority of the Rector and may be assigned to any of the
activities or offices of the United Nations University. The Rector reserves the
right to appoint a candidate at a level below that advertised.
members of the United Nations University are international civil servants
subject to the authority of the Rector and may be assigned to any of the
activities or offices of the United Nations University. The Rector reserves the
right to appoint a candidate at a level below that advertised.
This
is a locally recruited post. National Professional Officers shall be of the
nationality of the country where the office concerned is located — in this
particular case, Malaysia.
is a locally recruited post. National Professional Officers shall be of the
nationality of the country where the office concerned is located — in this
particular case, Malaysia.
Starting
date
date
Expected
by April 2016 or sooner
by April 2016 or sooner
