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Job
Title: Associate
Human Resources Officer
Title: Associate
Human Resources Officer
Organization: United
Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Uganda
Job Opening Number: 18-Human Resources-RSCE-104038-J-Entebbe (M)
Reports to: Chief
Human Resources Officer
Human Resources Officer
Job Grade: P2
About RSCE:
The Regional Service
Centre Steering Committee is the decision-making body for RSCE, in compliance
with General Assembly resolutions, United Nations Secretariat rules and
regulations, strategic guidance from United Nations Headquarters and oversight
bodies. The Steering Committee consults with the Global Field Support Strategy
Implementation Coordination Team, as required.
Centre Steering Committee is the decision-making body for RSCE, in compliance
with General Assembly resolutions, United Nations Secretariat rules and
regulations, strategic guidance from United Nations Headquarters and oversight
bodies. The Steering Committee consults with the Global Field Support Strategy
Implementation Coordination Team, as required.
The Regional Service
Centre, as approved by the Member States, is owned, managed and staffed by the
regional missions it serves. This framework reinforces the existing missions’
chain of command structures and lines of authority in a manner that does not
create an additional layer between Headquarters and the regional missions. It
also ensures that staffing for RSC.
Centre, as approved by the Member States, is owned, managed and staffed by the
regional missions it serves. This framework reinforces the existing missions’
chain of command structures and lines of authority in a manner that does not
create an additional layer between Headquarters and the regional missions. It
also ensures that staffing for RSC.
Job Summary: The Associate Human Resources Officer will be
responsible for supporting a fully integrated and regulatory-compliant client
services team as well as providing advice to managers and staff encompassing
sub-functional specialties as appropriate, in relation to such as financial
management, human resources planning, staffing aspects of budget for their
service lines, policy, recruitment and placement, administration of
entitlements, and staff development and career support and in ensuring that
high client satisfaction is met and accountabilities are strengthened in line
with the terms of reference of the Human Resources and Talent Management Unit.
responsible for supporting a fully integrated and regulatory-compliant client
services team as well as providing advice to managers and staff encompassing
sub-functional specialties as appropriate, in relation to such as financial
management, human resources planning, staffing aspects of budget for their
service lines, policy, recruitment and placement, administration of
entitlements, and staff development and career support and in ensuring that
high client satisfaction is met and accountabilities are strengthened in line
with the terms of reference of the Human Resources and Talent Management Unit.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage the
determination and the timely implementation of benefits and entitlements of
RSCE staff covering life and career events of the staff and non-staff members
from pre-appointment to beyond separation;
determination and the timely implementation of benefits and entitlements of
RSCE staff covering life and career events of the staff and non-staff members
from pre-appointment to beyond separation;
- Accountable for ensuring transparency, accuracy and assuring full
compliance with Staff rules and regulations within the Client Services
team; - Accountable for the integrity, transparency and equity of the
management of RSCE resources, particularly the contracts, benefits, and
entitlements management; - Advise RSCE staff members on Benefits and entitlements, staff rules
and regulations, HR guidelines and promotes a collaborative and
client-oriented approach, sharing knowledge and best practice; - Administer, certify and approve the processing of Benefits and
Entitlements in full compliance with Staff Regulations and Rules and
Financial Accountability Framework and has approval authority for
non-discretionary decisions under the applicable rules; - Determine, verify and approve financial entitlements related to
contracts such as appointment, reassignments, and ongoing entitlements; - Ensure accurate processing of financial entitlements to reduce
recoveries, advances and ether exceptional payments; - Identify areas for improving HR processes and policies and
developing the RSCE business requirements to maximize efficiency and
simplify procedures; - Enhance work efficiency through constant evaluation and analysis of
HR processes; - Supervise the work of the Client Support team members in carrying
out all human resources administrative transactions including recruitment,
selection, onboarding activities, maintenance of staffing tables, and
processing of contracts; - Recommend, create and maintain knowledge management for human
resources management; - Ensure that Umoja contains accurate and comprehensive coverage of
benefits and entitlements; - Contribute to building staff learning and development programmes,
and / or organizing its delivery; - Provide induction orientation and briefing to new staff members in
the service lines.
Others:
- Monitor and maintain the staffing table and position management
databases (ERP and offline) of the RSCE, and provides advice /
recommendations on the activities; - Liaise with the CHRO, the Specialist Support Team and the Staff
Counselling and Welfare Team on all issues related to the human resources
and talent management of staff in the RSCE; - Provide reports on the human resources transactional and staffing table
/ position management activities as required; - Monitors the maintenance of the human resources filing system;
- Provides high quality, timely and accurate service to client
missions as required; - Performed other duties as required
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations Regional Service Centre
at Entebbe (RSCE) Associate Human Resources Officer job placement should
hold 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 (2) additional years of qualifying
experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A vocational
certificate or diploma in Human Resources Management, business or public
administration, or related area is desirable. - At least two years of progressively responsible experience in human
resources management, administration or related area is required. - Previous experience with a United Nations peacekeeping mission,
agency, fund or programme in a conflict or post-conflict setting desirable - Previous experience with the use of HR systems such as an ERP
(UMOJA), FSS, and/or INSPIRA, is desirable. - Experience in a shared service centre or operation is desirable.
- Languages: fluency
in written and spoken English is required.
Competencies
- Professionalism –
Knowledge of human resources policies, practices, procedures, and tools
and ability to apply them in an organizational setting; – Ability to
identify issues, analyze and formulate opinions, make conclusions and
recommendations on complex human resources policy and development issues;-
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 & 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 - 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 ongoing 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.
NB: The
United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process
(Application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does
not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process
(Application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does
not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates desiring to serve the United Nations
Regional Service Centre at Entebbe (RSCE) in the aforementioned capacity should
express their interest by visiting the UN recruitment website and clicking
Apply Now.
qualified and interested candidates desiring to serve the United Nations
Regional Service Centre at Entebbe (RSCE) in the aforementioned capacity should
express their interest by visiting the UN recruitment website and clicking
Apply Now.
Deadline: 27th September 2018
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