Purpose of
the Position
the Position
Under
guidance of Chief of Operations, the incumbent will manage human resource
activities, including the supervision of human resource assistant in accordance
with the HR strategy and work plan, aligned with the Country Programme Management
Plan (CPMP), as well as the goals and strategic needs of the organization. The
incumbent will also provide guidance in human resources that promote a
gender-balanced multi-disciplinary team of professionals.
guidance of Chief of Operations, the incumbent will manage human resource
activities, including the supervision of human resource assistant in accordance
with the HR strategy and work plan, aligned with the Country Programme Management
Plan (CPMP), as well as the goals and strategic needs of the organization. The
incumbent will also provide guidance in human resources that promote a
gender-balanced multi-disciplinary team of professionals.
1.
Recruitment, Selection and Placement Support, implement and administer the
effective and timely recruitment processes in the hiring, developing and
retaining the best talents available to support the strategic human recourses
needs of the office and the organization. Promote equity, transparency, and
consistency in the selection and placement of staff. Support the office’s human
resources needs for national professional officers, general service, and
temporary employees by implementing proper and expedient recruitment procedures.
Ensure organizational human resources targets are met while ensuring the
recruitment and retention of a diverse body of staff of the highest calibre.
Work to establish a targeted approach to recruit specialized talent, with
particular focus on MTSP areas, to fill posts requiring specialized expertise,
at the global, regional, or local level. Prepare monthly/weekly recruitment,
selection plan for Senior Management to review and for further guidance.
Recruitment, Selection and Placement Support, implement and administer the
effective and timely recruitment processes in the hiring, developing and
retaining the best talents available to support the strategic human recourses
needs of the office and the organization. Promote equity, transparency, and
consistency in the selection and placement of staff. Support the office’s human
resources needs for national professional officers, general service, and
temporary employees by implementing proper and expedient recruitment procedures.
Ensure organizational human resources targets are met while ensuring the
recruitment and retention of a diverse body of staff of the highest calibre.
Work to establish a targeted approach to recruit specialized talent, with
particular focus on MTSP areas, to fill posts requiring specialized expertise,
at the global, regional, or local level. Prepare monthly/weekly recruitment,
selection plan for Senior Management to review and for further guidance.
2. Policy
Implementation and HR Administration Establish and maintain equity,
transparency and consistency in the interpretation, determination,
implementation, and administration of HR policy, procedures and guidelines on
all HR related matters applicable to the staff. Ensure timely, equitable,
transparent and systematic administration of all HR benefits, entitlements,
contracts renewal and termination, performance management, promotions and other
HR activities. Identify opportunities for the country office to support
UNICEF’s global HR priorities, campaigns and partnerships, and lead, advice or
recommend new initiatives to adopt in the office. In close coordination with
the Regional Office and DHR, implement and administer the equitable,
transparent and efficient GS job classification system in compliance with the
established job classification policy, guidelines, procedures and related
requirements.
Implementation and HR Administration Establish and maintain equity,
transparency and consistency in the interpretation, determination,
implementation, and administration of HR policy, procedures and guidelines on
all HR related matters applicable to the staff. Ensure timely, equitable,
transparent and systematic administration of all HR benefits, entitlements,
contracts renewal and termination, performance management, promotions and other
HR activities. Identify opportunities for the country office to support
UNICEF’s global HR priorities, campaigns and partnerships, and lead, advice or
recommend new initiatives to adopt in the office. In close coordination with
the Regional Office and DHR, implement and administer the equitable,
transparent and efficient GS job classification system in compliance with the
established job classification policy, guidelines, procedures and related
requirements.
3. Capacity
Building and Career Development Opportunities to develop and support capacity
among country HR staff, other colleagues and other relevant partners are
regularly identified and addressed as appropriate. In coordination with the
relevant partners, the Regional HR Development Committee and DHR, implement
timely and effective staff learning and development programmes and briefing on
career management to all staff in the office in order to strengthen their
capacity building and advance career development planning. Support and utilize
a database on staff development activities and training contracts and take
follow-up actions for processing of external collaborator contracts and
implementation of planned training activities. Determines training and learning
needs in consultation with organizational units at HQ and in the field in order
to identify organizational competency gaps and gender imbalances. Plans and
arranges regional operations workshops/learning programmes for organizational
competency building. Advises on staff learning/development, career development,
coaching and counselling in operations area that is gender-sensitive.
Building and Career Development Opportunities to develop and support capacity
among country HR staff, other colleagues and other relevant partners are
regularly identified and addressed as appropriate. In coordination with the
relevant partners, the Regional HR Development Committee and DHR, implement
timely and effective staff learning and development programmes and briefing on
career management to all staff in the office in order to strengthen their
capacity building and advance career development planning. Support and utilize
a database on staff development activities and training contracts and take
follow-up actions for processing of external collaborator contracts and
implementation of planned training activities. Determines training and learning
needs in consultation with organizational units at HQ and in the field in order
to identify organizational competency gaps and gender imbalances. Plans and
arranges regional operations workshops/learning programmes for organizational
competency building. Advises on staff learning/development, career development,
coaching and counselling in operations area that is gender-sensitive.
4. Strategic
HR Planning and Management Provide on-going guidance, interpretation and
technical support to management of the country offices in the area of HR
management. Provide accurate and sound technical analysis to the management and
HR planning process in the office as it relates to budget planning, staffing,
organization design, and change management. Liaise with the HQ Divisions to
support and contribute to corporate HR strategy formulation and local
implementation; advise on the applicability of new strategy and guidelines to
country office HR plans and activities. Provide feedback and make
recommendations from a field perspective on the establishment and improvement
of systems and internal controls, planning and change management and resolution
of HR issues and problems. Participate in or support Country Programme Strategy
Review and Regional Management Team Meetings to identify new trends, priorities
and requirements. Participate in Global workshops and meetings for the
strategic planning of Operations/Human Resources/Information Technology/Supply.
HR Planning and Management Provide on-going guidance, interpretation and
technical support to management of the country offices in the area of HR
management. Provide accurate and sound technical analysis to the management and
HR planning process in the office as it relates to budget planning, staffing,
organization design, and change management. Liaise with the HQ Divisions to
support and contribute to corporate HR strategy formulation and local
implementation; advise on the applicability of new strategy and guidelines to
country office HR plans and activities. Provide feedback and make
recommendations from a field perspective on the establishment and improvement
of systems and internal controls, planning and change management and resolution
of HR issues and problems. Participate in or support Country Programme Strategy
Review and Regional Management Team Meetings to identify new trends, priorities
and requirements. Participate in Global workshops and meetings for the
strategic planning of Operations/Human Resources/Information Technology/Supply.
5.
Management Excellence in the Office Promote management excellence in the office
by ensuring accountability in HR and by demonstrating a high level of skills in
the management of staff resources including staff selection (based on merit and
the needs of the organization), staff counselling, systematic and equitable
performance management, and staff development and learning activities.
Effectively manage the human and financial resources (budget planning,
management and monitoring) of the office and ensure both are optimally
utilized. Monitor compliance with all systems and procedures and ensure
management integrity and accountability with high quality standards in all
activities in HR; ensure the implementation of agreed audit recommendations;
advise on corrective measures to be taken and establish relevant internal
controls.
Management Excellence in the Office Promote management excellence in the office
by ensuring accountability in HR and by demonstrating a high level of skills in
the management of staff resources including staff selection (based on merit and
the needs of the organization), staff counselling, systematic and equitable
performance management, and staff development and learning activities.
Effectively manage the human and financial resources (budget planning,
management and monitoring) of the office and ensure both are optimally
utilized. Monitor compliance with all systems and procedures and ensure
management integrity and accountability with high quality standards in all
activities in HR; ensure the implementation of agreed audit recommendations;
advise on corrective measures to be taken and establish relevant internal
controls.
6. Staff and
Management Relationship Management Monitor staff/management issues and
support/advise management and staff as appropriate to improve the relations and
resolve the issues. Provide administrative support to the staff-management
bodies in the capacity of HR focal point in the office.
Management Relationship Management Monitor staff/management issues and
support/advise management and staff as appropriate to improve the relations and
resolve the issues. Provide administrative support to the staff-management
bodies in the capacity of HR focal point in the office.
7.
Inter-agency Cooperation, Networking and Partnerships Ensure active
coordination of HR initiatives with other agencies. Maintain effective and
steady communication or working relations with UN agencies to seek
harmonization. Support common strategies and approaches for enhancement of the
HR reform within the UN Common system through inter-agency HR network. Collaborate
with UN/UNICEF HR colleagues in the region, cooperate with partners in the
locality, including Government and NGOs to identify and explore the ‘best
practices’ in HR area. Participate in the inter-agency coordination,
conferences and other forums to improve HR planning, implementation, staff
learning and development, recruitment, etc.
Inter-agency Cooperation, Networking and Partnerships Ensure active
coordination of HR initiatives with other agencies. Maintain effective and
steady communication or working relations with UN agencies to seek
harmonization. Support common strategies and approaches for enhancement of the
HR reform within the UN Common system through inter-agency HR network. Collaborate
with UN/UNICEF HR colleagues in the region, cooperate with partners in the
locality, including Government and NGOs to identify and explore the ‘best
practices’ in HR area. Participate in the inter-agency coordination,
conferences and other forums to improve HR planning, implementation, staff
learning and development, recruitment, etc.
Qualifications
of Successful Candidate
of Successful Candidate
– An
Advanced university degree (Master’s) in Human Resources, Business
Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Psychology or a
directly-related technical field(s) is required.
Advanced university degree (Master’s) in Human Resources, Business
Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Psychology or a
directly-related technical field(s) is required.
– A minimum
of five (5) years of relevant experience in Human Resources Management and
Staff Development is required.
of five (5) years of relevant experience in Human Resources Management and
Staff Development is required.
– Fluency in
English (written & verbal) is required. Knowledge of an additional UN
Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is considered an asset.
Competencies of Successful Candidate Communicates effectively to varied
audiences, including during formal public speaking Consistently achieves
high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and on-budget
Creates and encourages a climate of team-working and collaboration in a
multi-cultural environment Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting
numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources Adjusts team or
department’s approach to embrace changing circumstances Demonstrates, applies
and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization Creates
organization-wide processes to help ensure that all adhere to procedures and
policies Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives Has good
leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that
roles within the team are clear Demonstrate innovation and creativity in
designing and implementation
English (written & verbal) is required. Knowledge of an additional UN
Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is considered an asset.
Competencies of Successful Candidate Communicates effectively to varied
audiences, including during formal public speaking Consistently achieves
high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and on-budget
Creates and encourages a climate of team-working and collaboration in a
multi-cultural environment Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting
numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources Adjusts team or
department’s approach to embrace changing circumstances Demonstrates, applies
and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization Creates
organization-wide processes to help ensure that all adhere to procedures and
policies Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives Has good
leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that
roles within the team are clear Demonstrate innovation and creativity in
designing and implementation
Remarks
This is a project funded post with funds
available for one year.
available for one year.
UNICEF is
committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages
qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic
backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a
part of our organisation.
committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages
qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic
backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a
part of our organisation.
How to apply
Interested
candidates are required to click here to apply
candidates are required to click here to apply
Closing
Date: Thursday, 20 February 2014
Date: Thursday, 20 February 2014