Human Resources Assistant, G6 at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)

These positions are located in the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), Human Resources Management Service (HRMS), Staff Pay and Benefits Section (SPnB).

Within delegated authority, the incumbents will report to a Cluster Lead or Unit Chief and will perform the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Carries out on-boarding processes of selected candidates, processes personnel action (PA) Issues Letter of Appointment, and conducts orientation training; monitors contract expiration dates and processes requests and actions contract extension; conducts eligibility review of staff for contract conversation.
• Processes temporary and permanent staff movements and related administrative actions including those related to inter-agency agreements.
• Processes staff benefits and entitlements.
• Processes off boarding and related separation personnel actions.
• Reviews and prepares submission of documentation to the Pension fund relating to enrollment, award for disability benefit.
• Advises staff on entitlements and benefits, processes them in the system.
• Maintains family status of staff members and administers respective dependency entitlements.
• Reviews and approves time and attendance requests (maternity leave, paternity leave, certifies sick leave, special leave without pay (SLWOP); Rest and Recuperation (R&R) etc.
• Monitors implementation and compliance with existing regulations through review of personnel actions processed in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), monitors ECC reports and staffing tables for a variety of human resources activities.
• Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
• Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
• Ensures that requirements and background information used for data analysis are documented.
• Performs other relevant duties as required.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative and human resources rules and regulations in work situations. Ability to perform a broad range of administrative/personnel actions, entitlements and benefits. Ability to identify issues, apply good judgement and formulate opinions/recommendation and conclusion. Demonstrates use of initiative and makes appropriate linkages in work requirements and anticipates next steps.The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
• COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• 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. Supplemental training training and certification as ERP Human Resources (HR) Partner, is desirable.
• Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat. Applicants who have not passed the GGST at the time of application may be invited for the test after submitting an application. Having passed the Administrative Support Assessment Test at the United Nations headquarters, Economic Commission for Africa, Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, United Nations Office at Geneva, United Nations Office at Vienna, International criminal tribunal for Rwanda or International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia may be accepted in lieu of the GGST.

Work Experience

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, administrative services or related area is required.
• Experience in the application of HR Rules and Regulations in an international NGO operational environment is required.
• Experience in administering a broad range of personnel actions, entitlements and benefits using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is desirable.
• Experience of serving clients in the area of staff administration of entitlements and benefits in the UN Common system or similar organization is desirable.
• Work experience of one (1) year or more in data analytics or related area is desirable.