Human Resources Officer, P3 at United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS)

Responsibilities

RECRUITMENT AND PLACEMENT:

• Identifies upcoming vacancies in coordination with client offices.
• Prepares vacancy announcements, reviews applications, and provides a short-list to those offices.
• Arranges and conducts interviews to select candidates.
• Reviews recommendation on the selection of candidate by client offices.
• Serves as ex-officio in appointment and promotion bodies, examinations boards, and prepares and presents cases to these bodies.
• Prepares job offers for successful candidates.
• Monitors and evaluates recruitment and placement related activities of client offices, and recommends changes or corrections related to procedures to these offices.
• Supervises and monitors the work of the Human Resources staff in the direct unit.
• Providing guidance and direction to Assistants in carrying out all human resources administrative transactions including review of staffing tables to identify vacancies.
• Maintain human resources information systems, including constant update and generation of information and reports for use by management;
• Plans, organizes, develops, coordinates and administers substantive assessment tests and other tests related to recruitment of professional, general service and other categories of staff.
• Contributes to the development of a set of actionable and targeted change management plans, including coaching and training in order to implement these responsibilities and reports on possible gaps and risks.

GENERAL:

• Provides advice and support to managers and staff on human resources related matters.
• Prepares special reports and participates and/or leads special human resources project.
• Keeps abreast of developments in various areas of human resources.

Competencies

• Professionalism: In depth knowledge of human resources policies, practices and procedures in staff selection policies and procedures and ability to apply them in an organizational setting. Demonstrable experience in management and supervision of junior staff in recruitment activities and establishment of monitoring and reporting tools. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. 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 and 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.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education or related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, including recruitment, is required.
• Hands-on experience with Human Resources IT systems, such as Talent Management and ERP is desirable.
• Experience in supporting hiring managers with staff selection process for national and international positions is desirable.
• Experience in a UN field mission or similar organization, particularly in hardship conditions, is desirable.
• Experience supporting large missions from a back-office environment is desirable.