Human Resources Officer

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NOTE:
Staff Members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.  This is a temporary vacancy.  Appointment against this post is for a limited duration and does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal.

                                                                                                               
VACANCY NOTICE NO.:
NA-13-02
ORGANIZATION:
UNON/HRMS
DUTY STATION:
Nairobi
FUNCTIONAL TITLE:
Human Resources Officer
GRADE:
P-3
IMIS NO.
601343
DURATION:              
6 months (maximum of 364 days)
CLOSING DATE:     

12 February 2013 (3 weeks from the Issue date)

Background:
The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the respective office of the Secretary-General.  UNON supports programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme UN-HABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). The post is located in the Human Resources Management Service (HRMS) within the Division of Administrative Services of the United Nations Office at Nairobi.

Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Chief, Recruitment and Planning Section, the incumbent will be responsible for carrying out the following duties:
1.    Identifying upcoming job openings in coordination with client offices;
2.    Reviewing draft job openings, conducting Human Resources assessments of applications, and monitoring recruitment actions in coordination with client Divisions;
3.    Reviewing recommendations on the selection of candidates by client offices with a view to ensuring conformity with UN staff selection system policies;
4.    Serving as ex-officio/secretary to central review bodies; preparing and presenting cases to these bodies;
5.    Advising Human Resources Assistants on recruitment related activities, including the preparation of job offers for successful candidates;
6.    Providing advice and support to managers and staff on human resources related matters;
7.    Keeping abreast of developments in various areas of human resources;
8.    Providing advice on interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules, including exceptions to such policies;
9.    Supervising the work of the Human Resources Assistants in carrying out human resources administrative transactions, including preparation of personnel actions, maintenance of staffing tables, and processing of contracts;
10.  Overseeing the maintenance of filing systems;
11.  Preparing classification analysis of jobs in the Professional and General Service and related categories and provide guidance to programme managers on the application of classification policies and procedures;
12.  Perform other related tasks as requested by Chief, HRMS.

Competencies:
Professionalism:  Knowledge of human resources policies, practices and procedures, especially related to recruitment, 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; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

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.

Planning & 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.  

Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines.

Qualifications:

Education: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in public or business administration, human resources management or related area, such as education, social science or information management is required.  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, with two years at the international level. Experience in the area of recruitment and staffing required. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first-level university degree recognized by the United Nations.

Languages: English and French are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.  For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required.  Knowledge of a second UN official language is desirable.


Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
See UN website: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/index.html

Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.

All applications to be sent to the following address on or before the deadline of 12/02/2013. Applicants should send a completed United Nations P.11 or Galaxy Personal History Form together with a covering letter of one to two pages summarizing how they meet the requirements of the job to:

          
e-mail: recruitment@unon.org


UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the email address above.

PLEASE QUOTE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO.:            NA-13-02
(Applications without Correct Vacancy Number will not be Considered)

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.


THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

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