Human Resources Officer (Roster) at United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)

Summary of the key functions

• Implementation of HR strategies and policies
• Effective HR management
• Personnel performance management and career development
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Provides support to the implementation of HR strategies and policies focusing on achievement of the following results;

• Full compliance of HR activities with UN rules and regulations, UNOPS policies, procedures and strategies; effective implementation of the internal control, proper design and functioning of the HR management system;
• Elaboration of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in HR management, control of the workflows in the HR Unit;

Provides support to effective human resources management focusing on achievement of the following  results:

• Oversight of recruitment of UNOPS personnel;
• Information to UNOPS staff on the conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and privileges and entitlements under the UN Staff Rules and Regulations;
• Act as the focal point for all third party personnel contracting;
• Support to management of International staff entitlements and position funding delegated to the HR Unit;
• Information and supports planning of Regional Office or Operations/Project Centre staffing needs for inclusion in the staffing table;
• Liaison with other UN agencies as and when appropriate to ensure consistency with other UN–wide regulations and rules;
• Preparation and/or review of human resources submission requests to LCPC, in accordance with relevant Procurement/HR guidelines;
• Ensure timely and accurate availability of information to the payroll team to ensure all personnel salaries are paid on time;

Personnel performance management and career development

• Ensures effective performance management -  for direct reports/HR Assistant

Provides support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Organization of training for the operations/ projects staff on HR-related topics;
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
• Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in human resources;

Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the overall efficiency of the Hub in human resources management and success in introduction and implementation of HR strategies and policies. Accurate, thoroughly researched and documented information, its dissemination, timely and appropriate delivery of services ensure client satisfaction and maintains high staff morale. It enhances credibility of UNOPS as an effective and efficient organization in the HR sector.

Education:

• First level university degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, Administration or related field is required;

Experience

• A minimum of two years of experience in professional-level recruitment and/or HR generalist services in an international, public or corporate organization is required;
• Some experience in UN system organizations preferably in a developing country is an asset;
• Proficiency in the usage of google suit application and experience in the use of HR information systems, Enterprise systems, OneUNOPS is desired;