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| Vacancy Announcement No: | HR/VA/2012/O/2727 |
| Indicative Net Annual Salary: | USD 56,091 to 64,143 (without dependents)
USD 60,091 to 68,845 (with dependents)
plus post adjustment, provident fund and other benefits |
| Duration of Appointment: | Two years, with possible extension |
| Duty Station: | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Expected Date for Entry on Duty: | As soon as possible |
IRENA is an inter-governmental organization, mandated by Governments worldwide to promote the widespread and increased adoption and sustainable use of all forms or renewable energy. In order to do so, IRENA will facilitate access to all relevant renewable energy. It facilitates and analyses the sharing of best practices and lessons learned regarding policy frameworks, capacity-building activities, available financial mechanisms and relevant technologies on renewable energy.
The Division of Administration and Management Support is responsible for providing the Secretariat with an efficient support in managing its human and financial resource and ensures effective and timely delivery of information technology, procurement and logistical services.
Under the supervision of the Chief of Human Resources, and within delegated authority, the Human Resources Officer will be responsible for the following duties(These duties are generic, and may not be performed by all Human Resources Officers):
General
Assists the Chief, Human Resources in developing Human Resources policies, services, planning and implementation of new activities, preparing reports and analysis of activities, contribute to the development of new, innovative procedures to improve and expand client orientation;
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;
Administration of entitlements
Provides advice on interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules. Reviews and provides advice on exceptions to policies, regulation and rules;
Administers and provides advice on salary and related benefits, travel, and social security entitlements;
Determines and recommends benefits and entitlements for staff on the basis of contractual status;
Reviews policies and procedures and recommends changes as required;
Reviews and recommends level of remuneration for consultants;
Recruitment and placement
Identifies upcoming vacancies in coordination with clientoffices;
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 clientoffices;
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 clientoffices, and recommends changes or corrections related to procedures to these offices;
Supervises and monitors the work of the Human Resources Assistants in carrying out all human resources administrative transactions including preparation of personnel actions, maintenance of staffing tables, and processing of contracts;
Staff development and career support
Identifies and analyzes staff development and career support needs and designs programmes to meet identified needs. Prepares monitoring reports on staff development and career support programmes;
Designs, plans, monitors and provides induction orientation programme and briefing to new staff members;
Provides performance management advice to staff and management. Assists supervisors and staff with understanding and using the performance appraisal system;
Assesses training needs, identifies, designs and delivers training programmes to staff at all levels throughout the Organization;
Other duties
Advises and counsels staff in respect of rights, responsibilities, code of conduct and difficulties associated with work and entitlements.
Prepares classification analysis of jobs in Professional and General Service and related categories.
Provides guidance to programme managers on the application of classification policies and procedures and by undertaking whole office review.
Assists in preparing policy papers, position papers and briefing notes on issues related to examinations and tests;
Performs other duties as required.
Competencies:
Professionalism: Knowledge of human resources policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in an organizational setting. 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.
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.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
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.
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 on-going 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.
Qualifications:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, administration or related area.
Language: Excellent command of both written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of other languages is desirable
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Qualified candidates must apply for the above mentioned vacancy on-line by submitting a complete and comprehensive CV and a letter of interest, including details of two professional references who will be contacted if their application is shortlisted.
Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted for an interview and will receive notice of the final outcome of the selection process.
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