Human Resources Assistant UN Jobs – United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

Organization: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Human Resources Manager
Vacancy Number: 495846
About Us:
The
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is mandated by the UN general assembly
to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic
needs and expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Together
with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that
commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most
vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.
Job Summary: The Human Resources Assistant will support the Human
Resources Manager in conducting Human Resources support functions for the
United Nations UNICEF Office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Maintains and updates via VISION and monitors
    the absence of staff and Home Leave.
  • The jobholder maintains and prepares all
    personnel-related records and files, ensuring all information on each
    staff member is up-to-date and accurate.
  • Processes entitlements and benefits for local
    staff in accordance with UNICEF rules and regulations, by ensuring all
    relevant forms are completed by staff and data is entered into VISION.
  • The Human Resources Assistant will maintain
    and update the list of staff and dependents for UNDSS, EMOPS and the local
    UN Clinic.
  • Receives and prepares an update on the e-PAS
    status to be reviewed by supervisor before sharing it with Management and
    all staff in the office.
  • Arranges staff UNLPs renewals through UNDP,
    NYHQ before their expiry date.
  • Work in close consultation with supervisor,
    analyze, research, verify, and compile data and information on cases that
    do not conform to UN or UNICEF’s HR Rules & Regulations, to support
    consistent and equitable application of decisions and implementation of
    agreed upon action.
  • Follow-up on staff medical ID cards and
    medical services. Prepare quarterly medical report to submit to UNMS and
    RO.
 Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant for the United Nations UNICEF Human
    Resources Assistant job opportunity should have completed Secondary
    School, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related
    to the work of the organization.
  • At least five years of progressively
    responsible human resources, administrative or clerical work experience
    required
 Personal Competencies:
  • Core Values: Commitment, Diversity and inclusion,
    Integrity
  • Core Competencies: Communication, Drive for Result, Working
    with People
  • Functional Competencies: Analyzing, Learning and Researching,
    Planning and Organizing, Following instructions and Procedures
NB: UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff;
qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. UNICEF is a smoke
free environment.
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the United
Nations UNICEF in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to visit the link
below to Apply.
Deadline: 24th May, 2016
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